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Free Small Business Advise in Flatbush

No-cost, in-person, one-to-one small business advisory sessions in Flatbush, Brooklyn. These sessions focus on areas like access to financing, marketing strategies, government procurement, and business planning. Flatbush in-person sessions begin at Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn’s office on 09/26/24 and must be reserved in advance. Registration requires completing the SBDC counseling request form. Additionally sessions are available in English and Spanish at select Brooklyn Public Library and New York Public Library branches, Pace SBDC’s downtown Manhattan office, and virtually.

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End-of-Life Doula Volunteer Program

The Doula Program’s mission is to minimize the isolation and loneliness of people with life-limiting illnesses. This program trains, carefully matches, and supervises Doula Volunteers who provide support to individuals in their homes, healthcare facilities, and hospitals. These volunteers build meaningful relationships that often last weeks, months, or even years. Many volunteers find their own lives enriched through these connections. The Doula Volunteer training, led by professional staff with expertise in end-of-life care, is completed over an eight-week period. Time commitment is 1-2 hours of visiting per week, with volunteers setting their own schedules.

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Strengthening Communities Program: Grants and Training for Emergency Preparedness

This program provides grants and training to community networks, helping them develop comprehensive emergency preparedness plans tailored to their specific needs. The program focuses on key areas such as conducting needs assessments, designing community maps, building directories of resources, creating communication strategies, and managing donations and volunteers. Funded by NYC Emergency Management, this initiative aims to enhance community resilience and support local resources during emergencies.

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Teaching the Brain: Healthcare Career Mentorships for High School Students

This is is a four-month mentorship program that connects high school students with mentors in undergraduate, graduate, or medical programs. It offers teens firsthand insights into careers in healthcare, neuroscience, and research through weekly meetings. Mentors provide guidance and support, helping to inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals. Register to participate as a teen mentee or a volunteer mentor! Mentor registration at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd1n9tm–2x_Ds7W13zxilv-rpS6sVb6OTnnBm0Ak-5dY2FVg/viewform
Mentee registration link is below.

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LEAP (LGBTQ+ Education and Acceptance Project)

Project LEAP aims to create a society where LGBTQ+ youth can thrive with the support of their families and communities by fostering understanding, empathy, and acceptance. Through services such as online peer support groups (offered in English and Spanish), one-on-one counseling for parents and caregivers, and conflict mediation, the program supports families in navigating challenges. Educational workshops are available to parents, schools, and community members, while a special filmmaking program engages youth aged 15-18. These efforts help to build bridges and encourage accepting behaviors within families and broader communities.

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