January 01 to 16, 2025
New Year 2025's Best wishes:
- Sent New Year 2025 best wishes to several individuals, and organizations. Spreading positivity and maintaining good communication with contacts.
Help and Information Desk Activities:
Spreading Crucial Information and Resources on Social Media:
- Actively shared important and relevant information on social media platforms to ensure the community is informed about information and key resources:
- Shared flyers and Notice regarding crucial information, resource, and so on, such as discretionary funding, finance, NYC Health + Hospital, NYC Health + Hospital/Elmhurst, Tax tips, Destination of New York City/State for promotion of tourism, Asian and other countries Dances, small business, dementia, Cold Weather Tips, empower community, Haiti's 221st Independence Anniversary Celebration, related to Job Vacancies, Dental Clinic, Undergraduate Scholarship Award 2025, Elmhurst Cosmetic Practice Open, apply to serve on Your Community Boards, 3 K Open Houses, Need Health Insurance, Delta Job Career, to learn more about nursing at NYC Health + Hospital, NYC Health + Hospital's new Behavioral, Health Blueprint, National Blood Donor Month, JFK & LGA Airport Job Event, Recruitment Fair, Senior Home Care, Underage Gambling Prevention, Health service, Job opportunities, Community events, Admission, etc.
- Used targeted posts, and links to make it easier for individuals to access critical information, notice and resources.
- Ensured the content was accurate, timely, and reached a wide people to maximize its impact.
Next Steps:
- Continue monitoring social media platforms to share up-to-date information and respond to any emerging community needs.
- Collaborate with other organizations or individuals to amplify crucial messages and resources.
Meeting with Raj Biraj Rijal, CPA:
Met with Raj Biraj Rijal to discuss key topics regarding the” Community Center. The meeting lasted for approximately 3 hours.
- Topics discussed included the planning and development of the Community Center and tax cleaning services for 2026.
- Outcome: Identified actionable items and set the foundation for future collaboration. We plan to follow up on specific tasks regarding the tax cleaning services' process for 2026.
Conclusion/Next Steps:
- Continue communication with Raj Biraj Rijal.
- Follow up with contacts to maintain relationships and ensure continued progress with community projects.
Help and Information Desk Activities:
Room Search Assistance:
- Assisted to find rooms to room seekers. Conducted a search based on his requirements and provided a list of suitable options.
- Followed up with them regarding availability.
- Purushottam Ji- Assistance with Accompanying for His Mother:
- Purushottam Ji, inquired about arranging travel for his mother, who is scheduled to travel from New York to Kathmandu in February.
- He requested assistance in finding an accompanying person for his mother during the flight.
- I provided information on possible options.
Next Steps:
- Stay in contact with Purushottam Ji, for his mother’s journey.
Job Assistance to Job Seekers:
- Provided assistance to 15 Job Seekers regarding job search and career-related queries.
- Reviewed their skill and experience to identify suitable job opportunities.
- Suggested various job openings and platforms where they can apply for positions that align with his skills.
- Assisted several job seekers by referring them to relevant job openings and resources.
- Offered advice on updating theirs resume and tailoring it for specific job roles.
- Guided them on improving his cover letter and preparing for potential interviews.
Next Steps:
- Follow up with them to check on their job application progress.
- Offer continued support if they require further guidance or more job leads.
Help and Information Desk Activities:
Request for Contact Information – Deepak Ji:
- Deepak requested the phone number of Teba Ji and Chhiring Ji.
- We provided him with theirs contact number as per his request.
Next Steps:
- Continue assisting individuals with contact-related inquiries while maintaining privacy protocols.
Help and Information Desk Activities:
Job Referral for Anita Lama,
- Provided a job referral for Anita Lama to NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst.
- Directed Anita Lama to the appropriate contact and resources for applying to positions within the hospital.
- Shared information regarding job openings, application procedures, and any relevant qualifications required for the available roles.
Next Steps:
- Follow up with Anita Lama to check on her progress with the job application and provide additional support if necessary.
Participation:
Participation in Mama Bhanja New York Invitation:
- Responded to an invitation for the "Mama Bhanja" event in New York.
- Acknowledged the organizer's invitation and expressed gratitude for being included in this special occasion.
Meeting with Raj Punjabi, Chairperson of CAB:
- Held a meeting with Raj Punjabi, Chairperson of the Community Advisory Board (CAB).
- Discussed key topics related to the CAB's initiatives.
- Topics included community outreach programs and partnerships.
Next Steps:
- Follow up with Raj Punjabi.
Help and Information Desk Activities:
- Assisted a patient with filling out necessary form for her visit to City MD in Jackson Heights.
Next Steps:
- Follow up with the patient to ensure she was able to submit the form successfully and address any further needs related to her visit.
Participate and Support:
Watched and Donated to Documentary "Pheke" (Mother Tongue)
- Watched the documentary "Pheke".
- Made a donation in support of the documentary project.
- The documentary provided valuable insights into Mother Tongue.
Next Steps:
- Share feedback and continue supporting similar meaningful projects in the future.
Participation:
- Participated in the celebration of Prithvi Jayanti and National Unification Day.
Meeting with Mohan Shrestha – Senior Citizen Services in Queens:
- Held a meeting with Mohan Shrestha to discuss senior citizen services in Broadway, Jackson Heights, Queens.
- Discussed current programs and initiatives available to seniors in the community, including healthcare, transportation, and social services.
- Explored opportunities for expanding or improving services to better meet the needs of senior citizens in the area.
- Identified potential collaboration opportunities and areas where additional support or resources could be beneficial.
Next Steps:
- Follow up with Mohan Shrestha on any specific action items discussed during the meeting.
- Assist with any necessary resources or connections to enhance senior citizen services in Queens.
Participation in Khasokhas 13th Anniversary & Local Journalism Matters Roundtable Discussion:
- Participated in the Khasokhas 13th Anniversary event on January 15, 2025, in Queens.
- Attended the Local Journalism Matters roundtable discussion, where key topics surrounding the importance of local journalism in community development and its challenges were discussed.
- Engaged with various professionals and community leaders, sharing insights and learning about the evolving role of journalism in serving local communities.
- Contributed to conversations about how local media outlets can sustain themselves and stay relevant in an increasingly digital and globalized media landscape.
Next Steps:
- Reflect on the key takeaways from the discussion and explore ways to apply the insights gained to support local media initiatives.
- Stay engaged with the local journalism community to continue promoting its importance.
Immigration Services – Assistance to fill up immigration form in cooperation with Ravi Gautam:
- Assisted an individual in completing immigration forms required for their application process.
- Guided the person step-by-step through the form to ensure all required information was accurately filled out.
- Addressed any questions they had regarding specific sections of the forms and explained the necessary documents they would need to submit.
- Double-checked the forms for any errors or missing information to ensure completeness before submission.