The Village - A Chance In Life

Celebrate Father's Day with Us! Join us for a special event honoring fathers and father figures in our community. Enjoy a fun-filled morning with games, interactive workshops, delicious food, refreshments, and music for the whole family!

Registration Required: https://forms.gle/D4yoTThzHLwBSfVs7
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¡Celebremos a los Papás! Acompáñenos en una celebración especial en honor a los padres y figuras paternas de nuestra comunidad. Disfrute de una mañana llena de juegos, talleres interactivos, comida, bebidas y música para toda la familia.

Registro Requerido: https://forms.gle/D4yoTThzHLwBSfVs7

Saturday, June 20 / Sábado 20 de junio
Start / Inicio: 10:00 AM
Location / Ubicación: The Village (1100 Castleton Ave, Staten Island, NY 10310)

Congratulations to the graduates of our Spring 2026 Youth Leadership Workshop!

Over 10 weeks, youth participants strengthened their leadership, communication, teamwork, and civic engagement skills while learning from community leaders and professionals. The program culminated with inspiring Community Impact Project presentations, where students developed solutions to challenges facing their school community.

Thank you to our guest speakers, judges, school partner, and facilitators for helping empower the next generation of leaders.

Read more: https://achanceinlife.org/spring-2026-youth-leadership-workshop-concludes-with-community-impact-project-showcase/

🚧 FREE Online 10-Hour Site Safety Training (SST) 🚧

Need your NYC SST Worker Card? This free training is for construction workers who already have a valid OSHA 30-Hour Construction DOL Card issued within the last 5 years.

📅 June 13 & June 20
💻 Online
⏰ 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM

Training includes:
✔️ 8 Hours of Fall Prevention
✔️ 2 Hours of Drug & Alcohol/Mental Health Awareness

Complete the 10 additional hours required under NYC Local Law 196 and move one step closer to obtaining your SST Worker Card.

Register today! https://forms.gle/QqgMynC8jQccmg1T7

Ready to strengthen your English skills and advance your career opportunities?

Join our 10-week Intermediate English course offered in collaboration with CUNY College of Staten Island (CUNY/CSI).

📅 June 29 – September 3, 2026
🗓️ Monday, Wednesday & Thursday
⏰ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 1100 Castleton Ave, Staten Island, NY 10310
💲 Registration Fee: $100

Register: https://forms.gle/H3WK761WSW2yz5pQ6

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¿Desea mejorar su inglés y ampliar sus oportunidades laborales?
Participe en nuestro curso de inglés de nivel intermedio de 10 semanas, impartido en colaboración con CUNY College of Staten Island (CUNY/CSI).

📅 29 de junio – 3 de septiembre de 2026
🗓️ Lunes, Miércoles y Jueves
⏰ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 1100 Castleton Ave, Staten Island, NY 10310
💲 Costo de inscripción: $100

¡Los espacios son limitados, regístrese hoy!

Regístrese: https://forms.gle/H3WK761WSW2yz5pQ6

You're invited to a special celebration honoring mothers in our community. Join us for an afternoon of relaxation, creativity, and self-care.

Enjoy complimentary makeup services from a professional artist, learn the art of candle making, and unwind with a peaceful yoga session. Bring your children, we will have extra activities for them.

Registration Required – Limited Spots Available! https://forms.gle/PFyYgmTSBAAHPP7v7

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Está invitada a una celebración especial en honor a las madres de nuestra comunidad. Acompáñenos a disfrutar de una tarde de relajación, creatividad y bienestar.

Disfrute de maquillaje gratuito realizado por una artista profesional, aprenda el arte de hacer velas y relájese con una tranquila sesión de yoga. Traiga a sus hijos; tendremos actividades adicionales para ellos.

Registro Requerido – ¡Cupos Limitados! https://forms.gle/GCX9Gb7ojd49E9rP7

Join us for the final session of our Month of Women conversation series. We are honored to welcome Stephanie Brown Shavuo, Service Coordinator for VOCA at the Central Family Life Center, who will lead an important conversation on domestic violence awareness. With decades of experience in public service, Stephanie will share valuable insights, resources, and practical guidance to support women in building safer, stronger futures.

We are honored to welcome Ruth Penfold, joining us from England, who will lead a special master class titled “How to Banish Burnout and Create a Life Where You Thrive.” As a founder, author, and leadership coach, Ruth will share practical strategies to help women overcome burnout, set healthy boundaries, and build a more balanced and fulfilling personal and professional life.

Don’t miss this powerful conversation designed to inspire wellbeing, resilience, and growth.

RSVP: https://forms.gle/e3tfujJk2ti8xaz66

Join us for the second session of our Month of Women conversation series.

This session will focus on equipping women in our food pantry community with practical financial knowledge and tools to strengthen household stability, build confidence in financial decision-making, and support long-term economic resilience.

Come learn, connect, and grow with us as we continue celebrating women throughout the month.

Our first session invites women to dream big, plan boldly, and act intentionally. This inspiring conversation focuses on building positive habits, developing a clear life vision, and learning how thoughtful planning can empower women to take control of their futures.

Our guest speaker, Nadia Michel, will share insights and inspiration to motivate participants to turn their goals into meaningful action.

March: Month of Women
Four Fridays. Four Powerful Conversations.

Join us at The Village every Friday from 1:00–2:00 PM for inspiring sessions and masterclasses led by women who are leaders in their fields. Topics include goal setting, financial confidence, burnout prevention, and domestic violence awareness.

RSVP now: https://forms.gle/e3tfujJk2ti8xaz66!

Attend all four sessions and receive a special gift bag valued at $200!

Let’s learn, connect, and celebrate women all month long.