VBGCQ

Our mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.

[VBGCQ @vbgcq]

The kids from our programs at the Club, PS 398 & IS 10 enjoyed a holiday party thrown by our amazing partners at @SpinMaster 🎉 The kids got to jump in the bounce house, play all sorts of games & receive a toy for themselves and one to give to a friend or family member🎁

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Join us as we “leaf” this season behind! Book your tour today 🍂 https://t.co/BPmH0obh0M

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Join us as we “leaf” this season behind! Book your tour today 🍂 https://t.co/BPmH0obh0M

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Our program at IS 10Q held the annual #lightsonafterschool event! It was a huge hit with families doing fall themed arts and crafts, enjoying snacks and beverages, and lots of free giveaways 🍂🎃

[VBGCQ @vbgcq]

Can’t believe spooky season is wrapping up! 🎃✨ Just had our last event before the big celebration this Thursday, October 31st! 🎉👻 So grateful for the pumpkins from Sky Farm LIC! 🎃✨ Couldn’t wait to decorate and just vibe together! ❤️

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Fall art projects at the Clubhouse 🍂🍁

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Huge shoutout to LICHS for having us at their college fair! 🎉 🏫 We were super excited to showcase all the amazing services we have for our community and teens! We look forward to teaming up again to create some amazing change!

[VBGCQ @vbgcq]

The teen center kicked off the year with an Art & Sip Social event & it was an absolute blast! 🎉 shout out to all the teens who came out & special thanks to Taylor for being an absolute rockstar in organizing everything! our teens nailed it with the most stunning artwork! 🎨

[Champlain Hudson Power Express @CHPExpress]

Thanks @Costa4NY and @VBGCQ for a wonderful evening.

CHPE is proud to be part of the community and the clean energy transition in Queens.

@NYPAenergy @HydroquebecIntl @RiseLightPower @174PowerGlobal @ConEdison

[NY Power Authority @NYPAenergy]

It was an electrifying evening at the "Power of Community" event in Astoria. NYPA joined @VBGCQ CEO @Costa4NY in celebrating the work we’ve done together this year.
CEO @JDriscollEnergy received a @VBGCQ award on behalf of NYPA in recognition of the work we do in our communities.

[VBGCQ @vbgcq]

SAT prep kicked off this past Saturday & we’re still welcoming new students! Shoutout to Smith Preparatory & their amazing SAT prep instructor! 🙌 A big thank you to Mike from Fordham University's ROTC for the extra session on essay writing & interview prep! ✍️💪

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Coming up this week!

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We are two weeks away from our Annual Gala on Thursday, October 10, at Sala, in Astoria. The night will be filled with delicious food and libations, and we are happy to announce a new way of donating - through our online auction! https://t.co/Kwst63DJb6

[Champlain Hudson Power Express @CHPExpress]

The CHPE team joined @vbgcq last week as youth from Queens celebrated #ClimateWeekNYC with spoken word. @hydroquebecIntl https://t.co/mvlwKw16il

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So grateful to @Zone126Queens and LIC High School for having the Teen Center at family night! ✨We were so excited to share all the amazing things we have for our community! ✨

[VBGCQ @vbgcq]

We are two weeks away from our Annual Gala on Thursday, October 10, at Sala, in Astoria. The night will be filled with delicious food and libations, and we are happy to announce a new way of donating - through our online auction! https://t.co/Kwst63DJb6

[VBGCQ @vbgcq]

We were so excited to have @YaoMusique at the Club! He showed the kids how to create a slam poem, from the conception to execution 🎶 thank you to @hydroquebecIntl @CHPExpress for bringing this exciting experience to our kids!

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Our event is still on today! We have moved the event indoors. Come by!

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Our Back to School Festival is this Saturday! Join us for some fun 🛝📓📚

[VBGCQ @vbgcq]

Our Back to School Festival is this Saturday! Join us for some fun 🛝📓📚

[Central Astoria LDC @Central_Astoria]

Many #thanks to everyone who joined us on Saturday at our 1st ever Kids Discovery Expo at the @vbgcq!!!

The free event was made possible by funds through the
@NYC_SBS Neighborhood 360° program.

@QueensEDC
@weheartastoria
@GiveMeAstoria
@AstoriapostNYC
@QueensGazette

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Youth from camp got to enjoy Sky Farm LIC this summer! They did all kinds of educational workshops with our dedicated farm staff surrounding urban agriculture, healthy eating and sustainability 🌼🌻