Virtual HRA Town Hall

Save the date! City Living NY will be holding its first Virtual HRA Town Hall on Wednesday August 26th from 12-1pm.

HRA has changed a lot in the past year. Join us for the lunchtime conversation about the SNAP work requirement, the PACE Program, work requirement exemptions, and more!

Stay tuned for an RSVP email in the coming weeks.

Upcoming Job Events

FosterClub’s OYLA

FosterClub is once again celebrating young advocates in the foster care space with its annual Outstanding Youth Leader Awards. FosterClub’s Outstanding Youth Leaders are the role models young people navigating foster care need and deserve. The awards recognize that strong leadership and provide a resume boost to deserving advocates.

Any former foster youth ages 18-26 are encouraged to share their story and apply for recognition of your impact. Winners will be invited to a virtual celebration, gain access to FosterClub’s leadership networks, a certificate of recognition, and a swag bag.

The deadline to apply is August 9th so don’t miss out! Winner to be announced on August 12th.

Maritime Education Scolarship

Bridges Over Water (BOW) is a program designed to make maritime career paths more accessible, particularly to those with foster care history. The BOW Program provides education & training, career counseling, mentorship from industry-leaders, and job placement supports. Participants can not only expect to develop strong seafaring skills but also learn exceptional leadership along the way.

Applicants must be between 18 – 30 years old, have spent time in the foster care system, be medically fit for sea service, and have a clean criminal record. You can find the application and learn more on the Bridges Over Water website.

Recipes

Dan Dan Noodles

Instructions

~30 min

Serves 4

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water. Drain pot and set noodles aside.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground pork and press down for a few minutes to brown and slightly crisp the meat.
3. Add garlic, ginger, 1 tsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and spinach to the skillet. Stir-fry quickly until fully combined and heated through. About 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
4. Combine 1/2 cup soy sauce, rice vinegar, peanut butter, chili oil, 2 tsp brown sugar, and 1/2 cup reserved pasta water in a large mixing bowl. Mix until smooth.
5. Toss noddles in the sauce, adding more pasta water if needed. The sauce should coat the noodles evenly.
6. Crush roasted peanuts and sprinkle over noodles. Add pork to noodles, top with green onion, and enjoy!

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