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Here On Earth - Water Stories Film Show Case and Open Studio Hours
Youth voices are invited to the big screen at Water Stories – a World Oceans Day youth film showcase, presented by Here On Earth, NYU Wallerstein Collaborative, and Hudson River Community Sailing. Whether it’s your first film or part of your growing craft, we would love to hear from you!
Open to Ages: 14-26
Short Film Length: Under 5 Minutes
Theme: water in all its forms – a local presence, environmental issue, metaphor, relationship to nature
Submit by: April 10, 2026
Set against the backdrop of the Hudson River, selected films will be screened at our waterfront showcase at the Pier 66 Boathouse on June 5. Submit today for a chance to tell your water story on the big screen!
Learn more and enter your film at filmfreeway.com/water-stories
Here On Earth is also offering open Studio Hours and a Resource Packet to support youth film projects. Come in for feedback, technical support, or just some quiet time to work on your project:
Friday 3/27, 4-6pm @ Chan Space NY, 219 E 60th St
You can find our printable Resource Packet with adaptable film prompts and lesson plans, submission guidelines, film examples, and more at tinyurl.com/water-stories-packet
The Osborne Association - Loved Ones Link
The Osborne Association will be providing free weekend transportation to select NYS prisons, helping improve access for families with loved ones incarcerated throughout the state.
Program Details:
- Launch Date: November 22, 2025
- Operating Days: Weekends only (Saturday and Sunday)
- Initial Routes (Nov–Dec 2025): Brooklyn, NY to Taconic/Bedford Hills, Sing Sing, and Fishkill
Beginning January 2026, we will continue to expand the program monthly to include additional facilities listed on the official program flyer and additional departure points around the state.
Contact Jessica Mclean (Transporation Coordinator), Diana Archer (CYFS Deputy Director), or Tiffany Myrick (Director of CYFS) for more information.
Transportation Alternatives Youth Activist Committee - Share Your OMNY Experience
Transportation Alternatives Youth Activist Committee (TAYAC) wants to hear from students about their Student OMNY experience. We need YOUR help in gathering data on just how unreliable Student OMNY cards can be.
Our campaign, Expand Student OMNY, is advocating for:
• Universal Access
• Unlimited Rides
• Clear Communication before Deactivation
• Faster + More Reliable Replacement Process
Take our 30 second anonymous survey to provide your input: https://tr.ee/lAYgmipOER
Who Are We?
TAYAC is a group of NYC teens who are passionate about improving how students get around their city. If you're interested in getting involved, check out our Linktree to sign and share our petitions and learn more about our upcoming events.
Junior Achievement of New York - JA Inspire
JA Inspire is a virtual career exploration platform including interactive career exercises, and an on-demand career expo showcasing 16 career clusters, open from March through June 2026. The expo features 65+ regional exhibitors sharing information, resources, and opportunities, and the option to engage in moderated online Q&A with volunteers from different industries.
Contact Diana Lee for more information.
IBM - IBM SkillsBuild
JA Worldwide is partnering in a special pilot with IBM SkillsBuild, a free platform with self-guided courses on tech, workplace skills, sustainability, and more.
Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation - Train & Earn
The Career and Education Division (C&E Network) at Cypress Hills LDC is dedicated to expanding economic opportunities for young people and adults. We empower individuals to take the next step in their journey — whether by gaining training and credentials to secure a job, starting a business, or growing an existing one — while making a meaningful impact in their community.
Our Train and Earn program offers youth aged 18–24 with a high school diploma or equivalent the opportunity to access occupational training and professional development in two pathways: Technology and Industrial (Construction and Transportation).
Contact Laura Petit for more information.
EdeYouth
EdeYouth mission is to transform the lives of young people by equipping them with essential skills and confidence to lead.
The New York Public Library - Teen Center at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library
Free resources at the library, from borrowing books, to access to academic journals for any climate change support. Resource sharing is definitely a core action of sustainability and we work hard to amplify that at the flagship Teen Center.