City Mission

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City Mission, a 501(c)(3), reaches out to three sectors of people in our community, those experienci

City Mission is a 501(c)(3), nonprofit organization specifically formed to address the multifaceted needs of poor and otherwise marginalized individuals, families, and communities in New York City and the Greater New York metropolitan region. City Mission is a Christian organization that convenes, mobilizes, and leads persons and organizations of all religious faiths to collectively improve the lives of neighbors in crisis or distress.

10/15/2026

CPY clubs are back!!📚

10/13/2026

The CPY Club has officially started up at Newtown High School!

We’re so excited to see our CPY students bring their love for Elmhurst and their commitment to community into their school. Many of our student leaders are graduates of our CPY Summer Program, and they’re now taking what they learned, the relationships they built, and their passion for serving their community into our weekly club at Newtown.

The first meeting was an incredible start, with an overwhelming number of students showing up and ready to be part of the conversation.

A huge thank you to our CPY student leaders for stepping up and leading, and to Ms. Wu for being there to support the club and our students.

We’re excited to see what this group builds together throughout the year!

10/08/2026

Say hello to the CPY Club at Maspeth High School!

Our students are taking the love for Elmhurst and community they developed through the CPY Summer Program and bringing it into their school through weekly CPY Club meetings.

We’re especially proud to see CPY students step into leadership roles and share what they’ve learned with their peers. This year, President Fabian Cantos and Vice President Michelle Simangunsong are helping lead the club, alongside other student leaders who are putting their experiences into action and creating space for connection, conversation, and community.

Thank you to Ms. Cuevas for continuing to facilitate the club and support our student leaders for another year. And thank you to Maspeth High School for being such a great partner!

We can’t wait to see what our students accomplish together this year.

09/29/2026

Our City. Our Mission.

As we step into fall we reflect on all the projects, support, events, and community betterment that we saw this summer.

Everyday we celebrate our community and continue our commitment to making a it a better place for all our neighbors.

09/26/2026

Keep Elmhurst safe but looking out for one another‼️

•Report flooding to 311

•Call 911 for emergencies

•Check in on neighbors

•Sign up for NOTIFYNYC

•Ensure catch basins are cleared

•Stay safe!!🫶🏼

09/25/2026

Nor’easter alert!🚨

•Report flooding to 311. When we raise our voices change is possible!

#311

09/23/2026

Our board came together last night to share a meal, ideas, and discussions on the next steps for City Mission in 2027.

When we come together we are stronger and more able to strategize how we’d like to care for Elmhurst. Last night was a showcase of our commitment to our community and ourselves to seek the wellbeing of Elmhurst to the best of our ability.

We are always growing and changing with the tides. Blessed to have such a great board behind City Mission! 2026 has been such an amazing experience for us, we cannot wait to see what 2027 will bring.

(and yes, Liz was really there!😜)

09/22/2026

Elmhurst!! We 🫶🏼 ya.

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09/15/2026

Hey Elmhurst!👋

Meet Lester Lin, one of City Mission’s board members.

Lester Lin founded City Mission in 2014 after the former Pan Am Hotel in Elmhurst was converted into a shelter for families experiencing homelessness. As protests and racial hostility grew around the shelter, Lester brought together local volunteers to welcome the families and help bridge the divide between shelter residents and the surrounding community.

What began with tutoring, family events, and practical support developed into a neighborhood organization serving people experiencing homelessness, immigrant families, and local youth. Lester believes lasting community change happens when residents stop viewing vulnerable people as distant problems and begin treating them as neighbors.

You can find Lester taking selfies at City Mission events, always a capturing the ever evolving elmhurst and community he cares for so much.

09/08/2026

👋 Hey Elmhurst!

Meet David Chong, one of our board members! He’s shared some words on why he’s a part of our mission…

“I was born and raised in Queens. But it didn’t feel like home until I started taking care of my neighborhood. That’s the beauty of City Mission. It empowers neighbors to work alongside each other to care for our shared neighborhood. There’s a special sense of connection that comes through this work, a sense of belonging. Stories are shared. Diversity is nurtured. And our city is better for it.” - David Chong, City Mission Board Member

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Elmhurst, NY
11373

Website

http://citymission.nyc/

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