The sun-kissed days have our concrete jungle’s greenery flourishing — and it’s time to bask in the natural beauty that surrounds us. In this blog post, we invite you to embark on a journey through the enchanting community gardens nestled within the bustling streets of the Lower East Side, where... read more →
Jul 11
It’s summertime, and we can feel the beat of the city pulsing through our veins! Step into the vibrant world of Latin rhythms and contagious energy as we take you on a dance-filled journey through the heart of New York City's salsa and hustle scene. Salsa and Hustle, originally called... read more →
Jun 22
We’re excited to announce that CWBH Member Lisa Moody just supervised her first birth as a doula trainee. Welcome to the world, baby Legend! Lisa was part of our cohort of aspiring birthworkers who received a full scholarship to the Mama Glow Doula Homeschool Program. All doula trainees are equipped... read more →
Jun 22
The Center for Wellbeing and Happiness celebrated Pride with a B-I-N-G-O party hosted by Loisada's very own "Ellanna St. Lavi." To delve deeper into the multifaceted world of this remarkable drag queen, our intern, Meghna Mhatre, had the pleasure of interviewing Lenin Alevante, the equally vivacious persona behind Ellanna. In... read more →
Jun 21
We’re proud to announce that CWBH Member Tanya Minto has been hired by Mt. Sinai Support Services. “Years ago, I worked for the hospital," says Tanya. "I was much younger, and the position was ready for me, but I was not ready for the position. When you’re younger, you don’t... read more →
Jun 16
As a teenage boy, it was seemingly all at once that I was watching my height grow like a stack of unpaid bills and my voice deepen like I was the bass singer for the Temptations. By the time I began growing facial hair, every morning I looked in the... read more →
Jun 13
It’s been a busy year since we opened the doors to the Center for Wellbeing & Happiness back in October 2022. We have registered nearly 1,000 members, engaged 30 instructors rooted in the Lower East Side community, offered 26 unique courses and 22 events, and reached nearly 3,000 visits to... read more →