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David Pinkowitz
Welcome to the June issue of the Tri CYA Newsletter. We are working hard
to keep you informed of the MANY activities and programs that
are available to you.
Below you can read Debbie's Newsletter Message and short articles about the
Brotherhood Brunch event, the updated Web site, a Spotlight on Martine MacDonald,
and the Juneteenth Celebration. We hope you enjoy reading them.
For more information, or to send us your comments,
contact Debbie Rimler at 631-673-0614 or info@tricya.org
To check out the last Newsletter, click 2023 Hall of Honor Gala
Click here to check out our Facebook Page
Table of Contents
-- Director's Message
-- Brotherhood Brunch
-- Updated Web Site
-- Employee Spotlight
-- Juneteenth Celebration
-- Youth Entrepreneur Bazaar
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Director's Message
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By Debbie Rimler
Tri Community and Youth Agency has been very busy in May and June.
On May 2, 2023, our very own Andy Melendez was honored at The Huntington Chamber of Commerce
"Thirty under Thirty" Awards Ceremony.
Andy has been employed at Tri CYA since June 3, 2019, as a youth and family advocate for the CAST program.
On May 4th Tri CYA celebrated Cinco De Mayo with delicious food -- most of which Miss Lilly prepared -- music and games.
Both the Martone and Pius scholarship award committees met and read the scholarship applications. Recipients were
chosen and will find out on the night of senior awards.
The Youth Entrepreneurship Bazaar took place on May 13th. There were 15 youth businesses represented. The weather was beautiful,
and a fun time was had by all. Thanks also to Cam's snack cart for providing delicious snacks.
Click here to see the event PHOTO ALBUM
Click here to read more >>.
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Brotherhood Brunch
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by Cheryl Lynn Blum
The young men of our community were invited to a Brotherhood Brunch on Saturday, April 22nd at The Agency located
on Main Street in Huntington, organized by Martine Mac. In addition to our Staff members, several important guest
were invited to give inspiration and motivation to the attendees, young men from Elementary School age to High School.
The suggested dress code was Business Attire, and everyone agreed they felt special in shirts and ties. Brunch
was served by Director Debbie Rimler, Staff, and Mrs. MacDonald, Martine's mother, who dished out the grits, before
the program started.
Dr. Kolawole Bamgbelu is a Medical dictionary specializing in Geriatrics and Post Stroke Cardiac
Rehabilitation. Originally from Long Island, Dr. Bamgbelu serves patients from Jamaica Queens,
primarily Black and Brown people. His goal is to keep them healthy and well.
Click here to read more > >
Click here to see the PHOTO ALBUM
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Updated Web Site
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by David Pinkowitz
We are pleased to announce that the Tri CYA Web site has been updated.
Our goal was to make it easier for you to find the information that you
need to take advantage of MANY events, activities and programs that are
available to you.
We've added an EVENTS tab to the Main Menu. Clicking this tab will take
you to a page with past and future events. For past events you will see
the flyer and sometimes a photo album. Click www.tricya.org/events
We've added a PHOTOS tab to the Main Menu. Clicking this tab will take
you to a page with access to the Tri CYA Facebook and Instagram accounts --
and a selection of event photo and photo albums.
Click www.tricya.org/photos
You can check out all the updates by clicking and browsing
www.tricya.org
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Employee Spotlight
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Martine MacDonald
Martine William MacDonald Jr. holds many titles: community leader, mentor, and advocate. He exemplifies what an
entrepreneur and a social worker are.
At a young age, Martine knew he wanted to create his own pathway. He opened and found success in owning several
businesses. Martine started a janitorial service company, Durable Medical Equipment Company, a courier service,
a barber shop and he also worked in real estate. While running his courier service the idea of starting a party
rental business came to him and Martine started Mac Bounce Party Rentals. Martine not only has a passion for
entrepreneurship, but he also has a passion for helping others. For many youth and adults, Mac Bounce has been
their first step into the world of work.
Martine has overcome many roadblocks and obstacles through hard work and dedication. From a young age, he has
been representing, advocating, and protecting people who could not advocate for themselves. It is only fitting
that he pursued a career that came naturally to him.
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Juneteenth Celebration
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by Juneteenth Committee
Huntington's annual Juneteenth celebration will be held at Heckscher Park on
Sat Jun 17 between 1 PM and 7 PM. There will be fabulous vendors, delicious food trucks,
music, artists, painting, art exhibitions, Double Dutch contests, musical selections and more.
This awesome Juneteenth Celebration will include many contributions from our rich heritage
of African American History -- made right here in Huntington. You won't want to miss this! We will put our unity on
full display and show why we love to call Huntington our home! All are welcome. Pleaes join us!
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Youth Entrepreneur Bazaar
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by David Pinkowitz
On Saturday May 13 between 1 PM and 4 PM, Tri CYA held its Youth Entrepreneur Bazaar
at its facility at 809 New York Ave Huntington.
The event featured youth vendor exhibits, entertainment, food and much more. Throughout the
afternoon there was continuous traffic of teens, children, adults, dignitaries
and town officials.
Everyone enjoyed the experience very much!
Click here to see the event PHOTO ALBUM > >
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