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Harlequin Creature Inc, based in Brooklyn, NY, has been a micropress since 2011, specializing in handmade periodical publications, chapbooks, broadsides, and mail art. Over the past decade, the press has fostered a collaborative environment, working closely with authors, artists, and musicians to produce unique editions that thoughtfully blend text, image, and sound. The press recently celebrated its ten-year anniversary with the hcXchange exhibition, showcasing a retrospective of its work alongside the launch of its final arts and literary journal issue, hcX. This culmination highlights the press's commitment to community and creativity, featuring diverse contributions and innovative projects that reflect its rich history. Generated from the website

Founded in 1979, Providence House is a nonprofit organization that serves homeless women and children. It offers transitional and permanent housing services. The organization also provides on-site case management and housing relocation solutions. Providence House offers training classes that focus on topics related to various independent living skills, such as cooking, cleaning and budgeting. It is a recipient of the Eleanor Roosevelt Community Service Award at the at the Governor's Mansion in Albany. The organization has partnerships with local schools, churches and civic groups to collect food and supplies for Thanksgiving and Christmas toys and gifts for the children and residents.