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Ebony Horsewomen, Inc. Equestrian and Therapeutic Center Winter Wonderland w/Santa and Mrs. Claus was a success, and we appreciate everyone for turning out to ring in the holiday w/us at the barn! We enjoyed making everyone's day. It certainly made ours. We would like to give a RESOUNDING thank you to the Cigna Foundation for their generous grant and Marine Toys for Tots Foundation for their donations and for helping make Winter Wonderland possible. If you were at this past Saturday's event, please tag us in your photos. Happy Holidays and see y'all next year's event! 
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To further our mission of using horses to foster healing, learning, and riding, we have become a regional leader of cultural humility in Equine Assisted Therapy and Psychotherapy.
WE BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF HORSES TO HEAL! To find out how to schedule an equine therapy/psychotherapy session, riding lessons, or updates on upcoming workshops and community events, please visit our website at www.ebonyhorsewomen.org. Stay connected through social media.
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Mayor Justin Elicker announced new initiatives to limit the spread of COVID-19 in the Elm City.
November 6, 2021 - The Dixwell Q House Ribbon Cutting
Hundreds of community members joined at the Q House participated in the celebration of former memories and new dreams.
We are so excited to take the inaugural step in opening this space to the community at large. Stay up to date on programming by visiting our website (link in bio)!
Make sure to complete the survey in our bio to have your voice heard in the implementation of programming at the Q House!
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First Renovation In Nearly A Century Underway At Yale Peabody Museum
Desmond Tutu, Archbishop Who Helped End Apartheid, Dies at 90
“Never underestimate the power you have to take your life in a new direction.” – Germany Kent
After 6 months of classroom instruction, Culinary Arts Cohort 8 is off to externships. Congratulations Cohort 8!!! #culinary #culinaryschool #conncat #CT #NEWHAVEN
Sav the Date~Thursday, January 27 @ 7 pm: Hear writer and scholar Dr. Anna Malaika Tubbs in conversation with CWEALF Executive Director Janée Woods Weber as they discuss the empowerment of women and girls as architects of democratic change.
YAAA’s Co-Chairs James Carr and Reese McLeod dropped off all donations to local New Haven organizations Loaves & Fishes, New Haven, New Haven Works, Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen, and James Hillhouse High School.
YAAA would like to thank the LGBTQ Affinity Group, Yale Latino Networking Group, Future Leaders of Yale, DiversAbility at Yale, Chi Omicron Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., and the Yale Police Department for collaborating with YAAA on our 2021 Winter Clothing Drive. We would also like to say thank you to all departments who volunteered to be drop-off locations. We are happy to share that we have collected over 400+ Winter items and counting. GREAT JOB, TEAM!
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Today, we are featuring Donasia who is our amazing intern to the Q House Advisory Board! Donasia has been a mentor for our Youth Directors and has supported the board in so many ways! Dixwell Q House
Mayor Justin Elicker with an important message for residents in Beaver Hills, Edgewood, and Westville about a community meeting in your area. Por
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Tomorrow, November 9th at 5:30 PM I will be hosting a meet the mayor community meeting and you’re invited. The meeting will take place at Edgewood Park in the Pavilion located at the corner of Whalley and West Rock. I will be joined by representatives from city departments, such as Livable Cities Initiative, Engineering, Public Works, and Police. We invite you to join us for a conversation about your neighborhood. City staff will be on hand to answer questions and offer assistance.
I hope to see you there!
Ebony Horsewomen, Inc. (EHI) in collaboration with Dr. Rebecca Cohen, Malcolm Ashley and Shafiq Abdussabur, are excited to announce their Horses to Humans Therapeutic help for New Haven communities!
They will be bringing their horses, therapists and community trauma specialist who will discuss and introduce equine assisted psychotherapy and unpack the process of how horses help to heal people. The information and training about this treatment modality is geared specifically for the community as well as clinicians and mental health professionals who would like to learn about how to become a certified equine assisted psychotherapist!
EHI's Junior Patrol Members will also be attending and introducing youth to their horses. See the flyer below for more info...
They will be bringing their horses, therapists and community trauma specialist who will discuss and introduce equine assisted psychotherapy and unpack the process of how horses help to heal people. The information and training about this treatment modality is geared specifically for the community as well as clinicians and mental health professionals who would like to learn about how to become a certified equine assisted psychotherapist!
EHI's Junior Patrol Members will also be attending and introducing youth to their horses. See the flyer below for more info...
Other Neighborhood Events:
Collab, in partnership with District, Art and Education (DAE), is offering on our 6 week Groundwork workshop series specifically for high school students ages 14-19, starting on October 18th at District, Arts and Education, 470 James St. in New Haven, from 3:30pm to 5:00pm.
Groundwork is a workshop series geared at creating space for young people to explore the possibilities of entrepreneurship. In Groundwork, participants will;
FREE flu clinic info here
Multisystem Inflammatory System Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) fact sheet here
If you know someone who is experiencing homelessness, click here for help
If you're in need of energy assistance click here
New Haven Healthy Start info here
Community Action Agency of New Haven (CAANH) annual meeting info here
Collab, in partnership with District, Art and Education (DAE), is offering on our 6 week Groundwork workshop series specifically for high school students ages 14-19, starting on October 18th at District, Arts and Education, 470 James St. in New Haven, from 3:30pm to 5:00pm.
Groundwork is a workshop series geared at creating space for young people to explore the possibilities of entrepreneurship. In Groundwork, participants will;
- Discover their personal "why".
- Navigate the ideation process.
- Find their target audience.
- Overcome the fear of being an entrepreneur.
- And so much more.
FREE flu clinic info here
Multisystem Inflammatory System Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) fact sheet here
If you know someone who is experiencing homelessness, click here for help
If you're in need of energy assistance click here
New Haven Healthy Start info here
Community Action Agency of New Haven (CAANH) annual meeting info here
The FEMA mobile vaccination clinic is returning to New Haven, this time to Edgewood Park. This free, walk-up vaccine clinic will be available from 10 AM – 5 PM starting tomorrow Saturday, June 12th and running through Thursday, June 17th
We’re expecting a party like atmosphere in Edgewood Park because FEMA has partnered with WYBC and their street team. There will be a DJ, food offered to those that come and get vaccinated, as well as additional promotions and giveaways.
The COVID-19 vaccine is safe, effective, and free of charge. No appointments or documentation is required and you will not be required to show ID. Getting vaccinated helps keep you and your family safe from COVID-19.
Thanks for doing your part to stop the spread.
