Holiday magic filled the air on December 20 as Working In Neighborhoods hosted its beloved Santa's Workshop on the WIN campus. This decades-old tradition brings joy, generosity, and community together for children and families in the Beekman Corridor—and this year was no exception. Thanks to the incredible generosity of our Giving Tuesday supporters, more than
Children and families had a blast at WIN's annual Boo Bash on Saturday, October 25, enjoying a festive day of games, crafts, music, and treats. Kids turned up dressed as Batman, Snow White, Minnie Mouse, and even Mario & Luigi. Sponsored by Union Savings Bank/Guardian Savings Bank and Integra Group, the Boo Bash brought the
WIN's 8-week summer camp for children ages 5 to 12 wrapped up on July 31, offering neighborhood kids a season full of enriching experiences that helped bridge the gap caused by summer learning loss. Through a blend of classroom learning, engaging presenters, and exciting field trips, campers explored new ideas, built routines, and had a
On December 14, 2024, Working In Neighborhoods’ (WIN) community room was transformed into Santa’s Workshop, and 450 children and teens were treated to a joyful holiday tradition. The event included gift bags for toddlers, a toy giveaway for kids ages 5-12, and gift cards for teens. Children had the chance to take pictures with Santa,
This summer, Working In Neighborhoods (WIN) hosted a camp for 33 kids aged 5-12, all eager to explore new things. This year’s theme was “Building a Sustainable Community,” and over 8 weeks, the kids explored what sustainability means for the environment, economics, and society. The camp kicked off with a focus on environmental sustainability. The
WIN's summer camp is in its third week. Kids ages 5 - 12 from around the Beekman Corridor are meeting new friends and engaging in activities to negate summer learning loss. This year, the camp curriculum is focusing on sustainability. Kids are learning about how they can do their part to conserve in order to
WIN’s youth program coordinator, Cozy Evans, is putting the finishing touches on plans for this year’s Bringing the World to Our Backyard 8-week summer camp that kicks off June 11. “Keeping kids engaged in learning is very important because they can lose up to 30% of what they learned during the school year over summer,”
