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A Message from Mark Gjonaj
You can only get out of a community that which you put into it
Dear Friends,
While I am proud of what we have achieved together fighting on behalf of the Albanian-American community during my years as a NYS Assemblyman and NYC Councilman, I am committed to continue working together for the greater good of the community.
The following initiatives and projects continue to be our priority, while we continue our work to make them a reality for our community and future gen- erations.
• Illyrian Community and Wellness Center at Jacobi Hospital - Over $8 mil- lion has been secured to establish a center that provides a space for commu- nity events and educational programs that will foster the preservation of our culture and language. Offering a safe place for children to play, learn, and de- velop a strong cultural awareness as well as programs that will meet the so- cial, emotional and wellness needs of our growing elderly population.
• Albanian Community and Resource Center – over $2 million has been se- cured to centralize, unite and strengthen Albanian American organizations. This location will provide a work and meeting space for organizations to con- tinue with their efforts and outreach.
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