“We want to affirm that our center is a place where our community can be safe. We serve a large number of recent immigrants, who have felt particularly vulnerable in the face of hateful and divisive political rhetoric.” Joanna Samuels, Executive Director of MCC, wrote about the importance of The…...
Donate to Puerto Rico Hurricane Relief at Manny Cantor Center
This has been a difficult week for many in our community, especially those who have family and friends in Puerto Rico. This week, Educational Alliance is collecting donations to help with hurricane relief in Puerto Rico. Starting at noon today and continuing through October 1st, Educational Alliance is joining city-wide…...
Introducing KidFit @Manny Cantor Center
MCC Fitness Group Exercise and Programming Director Carolina Walicki talks to us about new KidFit programming! Starting this fall, you can join Zumbini to bond with your newborn, sign your kids up to make new friends and learn life skills they’ll carry through their lives in Kids Wrestling, and let…...
New York Magazine’s Golden Door Comic: Gina
New York Magazine’s “The Golden Door” series by artist Ali Fitzgerald tells the stories of members of New York City’s immigrant community interviewed right here at Manny Cantor Center. This month’s column in the series features Gina, a Weinberg member who immigrated to America at just 19 and learned English watching Sesame Street,…...
