Jackson Heights is the most diverse neighborhood in the world. Everyone knows us for the food, but there’s way more happening - music on 34th Ave, art pop-ups, fundraisers, block parties. The problem? Unless you’re in the right WhatsApp group, you miss it.

Jackson Heights Insider solves that with a free weekly newsletter and Instagram feed curating the best local events. Think of it as the cheat-sheet to what’s happening in your backyard. Neighbors tell us they’ve discovered new corners of the hood - even after living here 20 years. The local google families group in particular LOOOOVE IT because now they know how to keep their kids entertained on the weekends ;)

The Awesome Foundation grant will help them explore new formats including community meetups (including a "New in Town" meetup for newcomers to the neighborhood), partnerships with local photographers and illustrators, and micro-projects that support emerging creators.

Each initiative helps build a more connected, creative, and inclusive version of Jackson Heights - one story, photo, and conversation at a time.

How to get involved:

• Subscribe to the newsletter at https://jacksonheightsinsider.com/
• Follow @jacksonheightsinsider on Instagram
• They're always looking to connect with local artists, photographers, writers, and other creatives - anyone interested can reach out via hello@jacksonheightsinsider.com
• Residents or organizers who want to share community happenings can also submit events directly at https://jacksonheightsinsider.com/submit-event