Safety Planning For The Holidays
Join SQWM X Jahajee as we host a virtual conversation to provide survivors of gender-based violence with practical tools needed to stay safe.
SQWM Art x Youth Healing Series: Gingerbread House Decorating Party
We are so excited for the last installment of our Art x YPD healing series! Everyone, regardless of age, is invited to join us for a day of gingerbread house making and holiday activities! and gratuity. Registration IS required as we have EXTREMELY LIMITED spots.
Feel Good Fridays: Bystander Intervention
Presenting our very last workshop in our self defense series with Malikah @wearemalikah during the 16 days of activism against gender based violence and as part of our Feel Good Friday series! Join us on Friday, December 5 at 6pm at the Yogashakti Yoga Studio @yogashaktiyogacenter as we learn all about bystander intervention. This action-packed self defense workshop is open only to women and girls.
Learning how to safely step in and support one another. Together we learn. Together we rise. Together we keep each other safe. #BystanderIntervention
Holiday Toy Drive
Announcing our fifth annual South Queens Women’s March @southqueenswomensmarch holiday toy drive! With the holiday season approaching, we know that many families are forced to deny their children gifts because of lack of finances. Toys are a small act of joy that can provide a child with a lot of happiness and SQWM wants to lessen that burden and ache for families.
Through December 11, SQWM will be collecting new and gently used unwrapped toys to distribute to children ages 0 months to 17 years within South Queens. Solidarity is the foundation of community and any donation goes a long way to teaching children that joy does not have to be compromised.
#solidaritynotcharity #mutualaid #communityisaverb
To donate via our Amazon Wishlist, visit the link (and please include a gift receipt so we can thank you!)!
SQWM Art x Youth Healing Series: Gratuity + Art Activism Part 3
The Art Committee, along with our Youth & Development Committee are partnering up for the remainder of the year to create an art healing series for our youth. Those interested in attending may register for as many sessions as they’d like. The first session is this week Saturday. Follow the link or QR code to register now!
Friendsgiving Self Defense Workshop & Potluck
Friendsgiving Self-Defense Workshop & Potluck!
Join us for an empowering evening of sisterhood, safety, and celebration!
The Figure Studio, 111-49 Lefferts Blvd, Queens, NY 11420
This free event is open to women and girls — come learn practical self-defense skills and share a meal with your community.
Register now: tinyurl.com/sqwmfeelgood
#Friendsgiving #SelfDefense #QueensNY #WomenEmpowerment #CommunityLove #SQWM #Malikah #YogaShakti #TheFigureStudio #FeelGoodTogether
Harvest Food Drive 2025
🍂 Harvest Food Drive! 🍁
We’re teaming up with our neighbors for the South Queens Women’s March Harvest Food Drive 2025 — helping local families enjoy a warm, delicious holiday meal. 💛
Bring your non-perishable goodies like cranberry sauce, boxed stuffing, mac & cheese, rice, pie crusts, and more! Every can and box makes a difference. 🙌
📅 Drop-off dates: November 5, 6, 12 & 13 (6–8 PM)
📍 Location: 130-01 Liberty Ave, Unit 1R, Richmond Hill, NY 11419
🔗 Link: tinyurl.com/sqwmharvest
✨ Let’s fill those baskets and hearts this season!
#HarvestFoodDrive #SQWM #CommunityLove #QueensNY #GiveBack#FoodForAll #NeighborsHelpingNeighbors
Harvest Food Drive 2025
🍂 Harvest Food Drive! 🍁
We’re teaming up with our neighbors for the South Queens Women’s March Harvest Food Drive 2025 — helping local families enjoy a warm, delicious holiday meal. 💛
Bring your non-perishable goodies like cranberry sauce, boxed stuffing, mac & cheese, rice, pie crusts, and more! Every can and box makes a difference. 🙌
📅 Drop-off dates: November 5, 6, 12 & 13 (6–8 PM)
📍 Location: 130-01 Liberty Ave, Unit 1R, Richmond Hill, NY 11419
🔗 Link: tinyurl.com/sqwmharvest
✨ Let’s fill those baskets and hearts this season!
#HarvestFoodDrive #SQWM #CommunityLove #QueensNY #GiveBack#FoodForAll #NeighborsHelpingNeighbors
A Conversation with Raja Gopal Bhattar
We’re thrilled to be co-sponsoring Raja Gopal Bhattar’s author talk with Shridevi Arts, hosted by Hindus for Human Rights and South Queens Women’s March. Raja’s new memoir “Queering Constellations” is an interactive memoir of a queer Hindu Buddhist immigrant told through letters, poetry, writing prompts, and visual art. Raja ji has been part of Sadhana’s Spiritual Council for a number of years and we are honored to have been an organization that’s been a part of their path towards spiritual leadership. We look forward to see you at this event!
Harvest Food Drive 2025
🍂 Harvest Food Drive! 🍁
We’re teaming up with our neighbors for the South Queens Women’s March Harvest Food Drive 2025 — helping local families enjoy a warm, delicious holiday meal. 💛
Bring your non-perishable goodies like cranberry sauce, boxed stuffing, mac & cheese, rice, pie crusts, and more! Every can and box makes a difference. 🙌
📅 Drop-off dates: November 5, 6, 12 & 13 (6–8 PM)
📍 Location: 130-01 Liberty Ave, Unit 1R, Richmond Hill, NY 11419
🔗 Link: tinyurl.com/sqwmharvest
✨ Let’s fill those baskets and hearts this season!
#HarvestFoodDrive #SQWM #CommunityLove #QueensNY #GiveBack#FoodForAll #NeighborsHelpingNeighbors
Harvest Food Drive 2025
🍂 Harvest Food Drive! 🍁
We’re teaming up with our neighbors for the South Queens Women’s March Harvest Food Drive 2025 — helping local families enjoy a warm, delicious holiday meal. 💛
Bring your non-perishable goodies like cranberry sauce, boxed stuffing, mac & cheese, rice, pie crusts, and more! Every can and box makes a difference. 🙌
📅 Drop-off dates: November 5, 6, 12 & 13 (6–8 PM)
📍 Location: 130-01 Liberty Ave, Unit 1R, Richmond Hill, NY 11419
🔗 Link: tinyurl.com/sqwmharvest
✨ Let’s fill those baskets and hearts this season!
#HarvestFoodDrive #SQWM #CommunityLove #QueensNY #GiveBack#FoodForAll #NeighborsHelpingNeighbors
Community Cleanup!
🌟 Join us for a Community Cleanup on Liberty Ave! 🌿✨
We’re teaming up with Abuela Neighborhood Maintenance (@abuela_neighborhood_maintenanc) to keep our streets clean, and full of community pride! 💪🏾🌸
Let’s come together to care for our neighborhood, connect with neighbors, and make a real impact right here in Queens. 🧹💖
📍 130-01 Liberty Ave Unit 1R, Queens, NY 11419
📅 Saturday, Nov 1 | 10AM–12PM
🔗 Register now: Libertyavecleanup2.eventbrite.com
✊🏽💫 #SouthQueensWomensMarch#AbuelaNeighborhoodMaintenance#CommunityCleanup #QueensNY#VolunteerWithUs #OurVoiceOurPower#KeepQueensClean #CivicEngagement#CommunityPower #SQWM
Immigration Rights Clinic
South Queens Women’s March and the NAACP Jamaica Branch invite you to an Immigration Rights Clinic!
Join us for an empowering session designed to help you understand your legal rights in everyday situations. Whether you’re navigating encounters with law enforcement, asserting your rights at work or school, or advocating for others, this workshop will equip you with essential knowledge, tools, and an opportunity to speak with an immigration attorney.
RSVP to reserve your spot! This workshop is open to all and is a great opportunity to learn how to assert and protect your rights in real-life situations.
Diwali Motorcade
✨ Join us this Saturday, October 18 from 1–8PM at Smokey Park for the Diwali Motorcade! ✨
Stop by the South Queens Women’s March booth for some festive fun — we’ll have diya painting, coloring, henna, and more! 💛
We’ll also be collecting voter pledges ahead of the mayoral election and sharing domestic violence resources and period supplies.
Let’s celebrate light, community, and empowerment together! 🪔
#DiwaliMotorcade #SQWM #SouthQueensWomensMarch#DiwaliCelebration #CommunityPower #OurVoiceOurPower
Feel Good Fridays: Situational Awareness, Using The Power of Your Voices & Intro to Grabs
We’re offering a series of self defense workshops with our partners at @wearemalikah free and specifically for women and girls in our community! We want to make sure that we have the tools needed to respond in real time in moments of crisis - whether that be in domestic violence situations, or on our streets and subways. Join us and share with family and friends! Registration is required, Spots are limited!
📅 Oct 17: Situational Awareness + Intro to Grabs
🕠 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Yogashakti Yoga Studio, 114-41 Lefferts Blvd, South Ozone Park, NY
✨ Register now: tinyurl.com/sqwmfeelgood
Let’s step into our power together. 🌟 #OurVoiceOurPower#SQWM #Malikah #SelfDefense
SQWM Art x Youth Healing Series: Pumpkin Painting
The Art Committee, along with our Youth & Development Committee are partnering up for the remainder of the year to create an art healing series for our youth. Those interested in attending may register for as many sessions as they’d like. The first session is this week Saturday. Follow the link or QR code to register now!
Buying A Home: A Virtual SQWM Workshop
🏡✨ Dreaming of Owning Your First Home? ✨🏡
Buying a home can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to do it alone! The Professional Development Committee at South Queens Women’s March is here to help you navigate the journey with confidence.
Join us for an empowering workshop with Rajin Ramdeholl – Mortgage Executive & Industry Leader, who will break down:
✅ Interest rates & how they impact you
✅ First-time homebuyer incentives 💸
✅ Different types of loans explained clearly
✅ Documentation you’ll need to get started
✅ A step-by-step guide to buying your first home
This is your chance to ask questions, feel supported, and take the mystery out of the home-buying process.
💡 Don’t miss this opportunity to turn your dream of homeownership into a plan you can ACT on!
SQWM Art x Youth Healing Series: School Year Vision Board + Art Activism Part 2
New school year, new vision! 📚✨
Join us for our Youth School Year Vision Board & Activism Workshop to dream big, stay focused, and take action.
We’re setting intentions for the year ahead, building our dreams, and mapping out how we’ll turn them into action. At our Youth Vision Board & Activism Workshop, we’ll use creativity to imagine the school year ahead and plan how to put our voices into action.
💡 Let’s imagine. create. and get organized.
📅 Saturday, September 20
⏰ 1pm
📍 SQWM Office (130-01 Liberty Avenue, Unit 1R, South Richmond Hill, NY 11419)
#SouthQueensWomensMarch #SQWMYouth #VisionBoard#BackToSchool #YouthActivism #OurVoicesMatter
Cultural Clothing Swap
✨ Cultural Clothing Swap ✨
Join us on Saturday, September 13 at 2PM at Lt. Frank McConnell Park (Lefferts Blvd & Atlantic Ave) for a day of community, sharing, and care 💛
👗 Bring or take new/gently used salwar kameez, kurtis, tunics, sarees, and accessories!
🩸 We’ll also be distributing period supplies, voter resources, and gender-based violence resources.
Hosted by South Queens Women’s March & Chhaya CDC 💜
#ClothingSwap #CommunityCare #SQWM #Chhaya #QueensEvents #CulturalCommunity
Sound Bath & Meditation For Healing
🌸 Sound Bath & Meditation for Healing 🌸
In honor of Suicide Awareness Month, join us for a restorative sound bath and meditation experience with Luciann Berrios, Reiki Master, internationally certified meditation guide, and sound practitioner.
🗓 Saturday, September 13, 2025
⏰ 1 PM
📍 86-06 101 Avenue, Ozone Park, NY 11416
This event is FREE, but registration is required.
Take time for yourself, recharge your mind, and heal with the power of sound. 💜
#MentalHealthAwareness #SuicideAwarenessMonth #SoundBath#Meditation #Healing #SQWM #SelfCare #CommunityWellness
Feel Good Fridays: Status of Safety in our Communities & Self Defense Frameworks
FREE Self-Defense Workshop Series ✨🥋
Join us for Feel Good Fridays with South Queens Women’s March + Malikah! 💛
Learn how to protect yourself, build confidence, and strengthen community power 💪🏽🌸
📅 Upcoming Sessions:
* Sept 12: Safety in Our Communities & Self Defense Frameworks
* Oct 17: Situational Awareness + Intro to Grabs
* Nov 14: Grabs, Weak Points & Strikes
* Dec 5: Bystander Intervention
🕠 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Yogashakti Yoga Studio, 114-41 Lefferts Blvd, South Ozone Park, NY
✨ Register now: tinyurl.com/sqwmfeelgood
Let’s step into our power together. 🌟 #OurVoiceOurPower#SQWM #Malikah #SelfDefense
Rerooting Environmental Activism and Ancestral Pride
ReRooting: Environmental Activism & Ancestral Pride for Indo-Caribbeans ✨🌱
We’re so excited to welcome Anusuya Singh back to Queens for a workshop that blends history, culture, and community power. 💖
📅 Sunday, August 31st
🕕 6–7:30 PM
📍 South Queens Women’s March Office
(130-01 Liberty Ave, Unit 1R, Jamaica, NY 11419)
Together we’ll:
🌿 Connect with our agricultural roots and ancestral practices
🌿 Unpack how colonialism exploited this knowledge
🌿 Imagine small but meaningful steps we can take today for our families & communities
This event is free & open to all 💫 Please RSVP for food purposes.
#SQWM #IndoCaribbean #EnvironmentalJustice#CommunityBuilding #Queens
Back To School Giveaway + Pop-Up Food Pantry
We are thrilled to announce our Pop-Up Pantry & Voter Festival happening on Saturday, August 30 at the SQWM office!
🎉 Come out to support an amazing, inclusive, and fun event — and stock up while you’re here!
We’ll be giving away free groceries, school supplies, books, period supplies, voter resources, domestic violence resources, and more 📚🛒✨ Plus, enjoy music by DJ Keshan 🎶
📌 Please note: children must be present to receive school supplies.
SQWM Art x Youth Series: Poster Making Intro To Art Activism
The Art Committee, along with our Youth & Development Committee are partnering up for the remainder of the year to create an art healing series for our youth. Those interested in attending may register for as many sessions as they’d like. The first session is this week Saturday. Follow the link or QR code to register now!
Voices and Vibes: Navigating The Now
VOICES AND VIBES: Navigating the Now
This Thursday, August 7th from 6–8PM, join us at our office for an important community conversation around today’s political climate.
Let’s come together to reflect on current events and explore how we can support each other through mutual aid, civic engagement, and grassroots organizing.
A safe space to unpack, connect, and build together. Light refreshments provided.
#SouthQueensWomensMarch #VoicesAndVibes #CommunityConversation #MutualAid #CivicEngagement #QueensEvents #PoliticalDialogue
Project Prithvi Beach Cleanup
Join us next week as we partner with two significant organizations in the NYC community - Sadhana Coaltion and Bhuvaneshwar Mandir! These two groups mobilize youth to help agents of change and empowerment. Sign up to volunteer 🙏🏽
Meet at red brick pavillion in North Channel parking lot, south of Joseph P. Addabbo Memorial Bridge (Cross BayNorth Channel Bridge) on west side of Cross Bay Boulevard. GPS search for "Crossbay Kiteboarding Launch Area".There is an overflow parking lot on the east side of the boulevard.
Gloves, garbage bags and pickers will be provided along with a light lunch. Please dress for the weather and wear closed toe shoes. Bring a bottle of water.
Verification letters will be provided for those who need to certify volunteer hours for school or community purposes.
How Parents And Children Can Have Healthy & Safe Conversations About Mental Health
South Queens Women’s March, is an organization that exists to promote women’s empowerment and gender equity, however we recognize that a truly liberated and safe community requires ALL of us. To that end, we are bringing back our mental health initiative which begun last year, except this time around the focus will shift. While the workshops are open to all, special emphasis will be placed on the healing and wellness of men and boys. Over the last several years, our community has been rattled by various painful losses of young men. Countless others struggle in silence without healthy coping tools. We must do something and it must be done now.
Our workshops will be facilitated by culturally responsive mental health professionals and advocates. We will provide a delicious lunch and a certificate of completion for every workshop. To register, please visit http://tinyurl.com/sqwmentalhealth2025 - spots are limited due to seating capacity!
The hardest part of this effort is going to be ensuring people show up. Mental health is still taboo. Please help us spread the word.
#mentalhealthawarenessmonth #mensmentalhealthmatters#mensmentalhealthsupport
Beyond The Armor: Understanding & Navigating Healthy Masculinity (Virtual)
South Queens Women’s March, is an organization that exists to promote women’s empowerment and gender equity, however we recognize that a truly liberated and safe community requires ALL of us. To that end, we are bringing back our mental health initiative which begun last year, except this time around the focus will shift. While the workshops are open to all, special emphasis will be placed on the healing and wellness of men and boys. Over the last several years, our community has been rattled by various painful losses of young men. Countless others struggle in silence without healthy coping tools. We must do something and it must be done now.
Our workshops will be facilitated by culturally responsive mental health professionals and advocates. We will provide a delicious lunch and a certificate of completion for every workshop. To register, please visit http://tinyurl.com/sqwmentalhealth2025 - spots are limited due to seating capacity!
The hardest part of this effort is going to be ensuring people show up. Mental health is still taboo. Please help us spread the word.
#mentalhealthawarenessmonth #mensmentalhealthmatters#mensmentalhealthsupport