Community Wellness for January 2026

January 2026 Community Wellness Newsletter

Part 1: Happy 2026 & Looking Ahead to the New Year

As we welcome the new year, we want to take a moment to wish everyone a healthy, peaceful, and joyful 2026. We are deeply grateful to all of you who joined our virtual workshops over the past year. Your presence, stories, and participation continue to make our community meaningful and connected, even across screens. We look forward to creating, learning, and growing together in the months ahead.

Part 2: What’s Happening This Month — Affordable Housing Workshop

We’re excited to share that our upcoming NYQM Community Workshop, Navigating Affordable Housing in NYC, will take place on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 7:00 PM. The workshop will be presented by Jennifer Vallone from University Settlement.

This virtual workshop will introduce the affordable housing landscape in NYC, different types of affordable housing, the application process, and available rent subsidy programs. We welcome everyone who would like to better understand housing options and available resources.

Join via Zoom
Meeting ID: 212 475 0150
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2124750150?omn=87507536417

Part 3: Staying Safe from Scams — A Quick Reminder

As we move into the new year, it’s important to stay alert about scams. Be cautious of unexpected phone calls, emails, or messages asking for personal information, money, or urgent action. Government agencies and banks will not ask for sensitive information over the phone. If something doesn’t feel right, trust your instincts and check with a trusted family member, friend, or community organization before responding. If you ever want to talk through a situation, we’re here to help.

Part 4: We’d Love Your Feedback!

We are planning more virtual workshops for our friends at NYQM and would love to hear your thoughts. Have you attended any of our past virtual workshops? Are there topics you would like to see in the future? Your feedback will help us shape programs that are helpful and meaningful to you. You can fill out a short survey here:
Community Wellness Program Feedback Survey

If you need support with affordable housing, scam prevention, safety planning, benefits navigation, or other social services, you can always reach us at communitywellness@nycquakers.org