Brooklyn Community Board 14 has a wealth of information about the community and the organizations that serve it. Check out the listings to learn more about what is happening in our district and what resources are available for you. If you can’t find what you are need, reach out!
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Apply for Summer Youth Employment (SYEP) 2025
Provided by:
Department of Youth & Community Development (DYCD)
Type:
Jobs and Internships • Training and Education
Resource for:
Adults 18-26 • Teenagers
Keywords:
Job Readiness • Job Training • Summer Programs
Young people aged 14-15 can participate in paid project-based activities which will help them explore different career opportunities and earn up to $700 working up 12.5hs/week for 6 weeks. Young people aged 16-24 can apply for paid summer jobs in a variety of industries throughout NYC and earn up to $2,475, working 25hs/week for 6 weeks.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025.
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Phone:
800-246-4646
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Mentorship and Professional Development Program
Provided by:
StreetWise Partners
Type:
Jobs and Internships
Resource for:
Adults • Jobseekers
Keywords:
Job Search • Mentoring • Networking • Professional Development
StreetWise Partners advances economic equity by connecting underrepresented talent with mentorship and career opportunities. Eligible participants are adults aged 18–65 with a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent, legal eligibility to work in the U.S., and proficiency in English speaking and writing. Participants should be seeking full-time or part-time work or internships. The program supports career development in fields such as finance, accounting, marketing, advertising, technology, human resources, and office administration.
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Phone:
646-704-0039 x409
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2025 Youth Leadership Council•NYC Law Department Family Court Division
Provided by:
NYC Law Department Family Court Division
Type:
Training and Education • Volunteer and Community Service
Resource for:
High School Students
Keywords:
Afterschool Program • Civics and Citizenship
The NYC Law Department Family Court Division is calling all NYC high school students interested in: juvenile justice, family law, mental health, community outreach and engagement. Explore the work of the NYC Law Department Family Court Division. YLC members will learn about careers as: attorney, paralegal, victim advocate, resource specialist and more! This program starts on January 9, 2025, on Thursdays from 4-6PM at 350 Jay Street Brooklyn.
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Dual Language Screenwriting Lab - Free After School Filmmaking Program for NYC Teens
Provided by:
Reel Works
Type:
Training and Education
Resource for:
High School Students • Teenagers
Keywords:
Afterschool Program • Arts and Culture
Unlock the power of bilingual storytelling in our Dual Language Screenwriting Lab! Over 12 weeks, students will explore core elements of screenwriting, including character development, plot structure, dialogue, and formatting, while crafting scripts in both Spanish and English. Perfect for aspiring writers ready to bring their unique voices to the screen! Applicants will be selected for an interview, as there are limited spots. Eligibility: High school students ages 13-19, intermediate knowledge of Spanish and some knowledge of English is required. Workshop Dates & Location: Tuesdays, February 11 - May 27, 2025, 4:30-6:20PM at 540 President Street Suite 2F, Brooklyn.
Deadline:
January 19, 2025 11:59PM
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Winter Supported Experimental Filmmaking Lab - Free After School Filmmaking Program for NYC Teens
Provided by:
Reel Works
Type:
Training and Education
Resource for:
High School Students • Neurodivergent Individuals • Teenagers
Keywords:
Afterschool Program • Arts and Culture
The Reel Works Winter Supported Lab is a FREE weeklong filmmaking intensive that provides community, support, and resources for neurodivergent NYC students as they explore storytelling through filmmaking. Eligibility: Neurodivergent, Ages 15-21. Workshop Dates & Location: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, February 18 - 21, 2025, 12:00-4:00 PM at 540 President Street Suite 2F, Brooklyn.
Deadline:
January 26, 2025, 11:59 PM
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Sound Lab: Podcasting - Free After School Filmmaking Program for NYC Teens
Provided by:
Reel Works
Type:
Training and Education
Resource for:
High School Students • Teenagers
Keywords:
Afterschool Program • Arts and Culture
Dive into the art of journalistic storytelling through sound in Sound Lab: Podcasting! Over twelve weeks, students will explore audio recording software, craft immersive soundscapes, create foley effects, and bring narratives to life using only sound. Perfect for aspiring podcasters and audio enthusiasts! Eligibility: High school students ages 13-19, intermediate knowledge of Spanish and some knowledge of English is required. Workshop Dates & Location: Wednesdays, February 12 - May 29, 2025, 4:30-6:30 PM at 540 President Street Suite 2F, Brooklyn.
Deadline:
January 19, 2025 11:59PM
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Constituent Services Pop-Up
Visit the Cortelyou Library every other Monday from January 13 to May 12, 2025, between 10 AM and 5:30 PM, for help with housing assistance, older adult services, cash assistance, Fair Fares, SNAP benefits, and more.
More info at:
Phone:
718-802-3700
Address:
Brooklyn Public Library Cortelyou Branch: 1305 Cortelyou Road, Brooklyn 11226
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Free English Classes for Immigrant New Yorkers!
Provided by:
Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs
Type:
Training and Education
Resource for:
Immigrants / Refugees / Asylum Seekers
Keywords:
English Language (ESOL)
The NYC Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs offers free beginner and intermediate English classes at over 60 centers across the five boroughs. Classes are open to all immigrant New Yorkers, regardless of immigration status or existing English ability. Participants receive practice materials, learn about immigrant rights and resources, and enjoy a welcoming community where they can safely practice English. Through award-winning We Speak NYC episodes, learners also explore city services, civic engagement, and much more.
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Free English Classes - We Speak NYC at the Midwood Library
Provided by:
Brooklyn Public Library
Type:
Training and Education
Resource for:
Immigrants / Refugees / Asylum Seekers
Keywords:
English Language (ESOL)
Free English classes are offered on Tuesdays (1–3 PM) from January 7 to March 11, and on Fridays (12–2 PM) from January 10 to March 14, 2025. No registration is required—drop in and practice English with fellow learners. Participants will also have access to free learning materials and information on rights and resources for immigrant New Yorkers.
More info at:
Phone:
718-252-0967
Address:
975 East 16th Street, Brooklyn 11230
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Free Homework Help at Midwood Library
Provided by:
Brooklyn Public Library
Type:
Training and Education
Resource for:
Infants/Children
Keywords:
Schools
Kids in grades K–8 can receive free homework assistance from trained volunteers at the Midwood Library. Help is offered on Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:30–6:00 PM. No registration is required—just drop by with your homework questions
More info at:
Phone:
718-252-0967
Address:
975 East 16th Street, Brooklyn 11230
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Brooklyn DA's 2025 Internships for High School Students
Provided by:
Brooklyn District Attorney
Type:
Jobs and Internships
Resource for:
High School Students
Keywords:
Civics and Citizenship
The Brooklyn DA’s Office is offering a paid internship for high school juniors and seniors, with a weekly stipend of $150 (pro-rated if needed). Applicants must attend high school in Brooklyn and provide a one-page résumé, the latest transcript, working papers, and a personal essay. The application deadline is January 17, 2025. The winter session runs from February 18 to February 21, and the spring session from April 18 to April 18. More details, including full requirements, are available on the DA’s Office website. The link to apply is at the bottom of the linked page, under “To view and apply for high school internships for high school students.”
Deadline:
January 17, 2025
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GBHI Program - Housing Assistance for Substance Users
Provided by:
Bridging Access to Care
Type:
Counseling • Health Services • Housing Assistance
Resource for:
Everyone / Anyone in Need
Keywords:
Housing • Substance Dependence
BAC's GBHI program provides essential resources and services to help individuals who use substances and are in need of housing assistance. Services include: substance use treatment with a harm reduction approach, assistance in housing needs, mental health and substance use screening. Eligibility: individuals looking for housing support or assistance, individuals who engage in substance use.
More info at:
Phone:
347-505-5519
Address:
2261 Church Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11226
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Tree Youth Services - Substance Use Assistance for Young Adults
Provided by:
Bridging Access to Care
Type:
Counseling • Health Services • Housing Assistance
Resource for:
Adults 18-26
Keywords:
Substance Dependence
Young adults aged 18-25 with concerns about substance use and housing can join Tree Youth Services and take advantage of the following offerings: support for substance use issues, housing support, referral to mental health and vocational services, tobacco cessation, harm reduction education and supplies, Hepatitis C, STI and HIV testing, and access to support groups. Plus gift card rewards and metrocards are distributed to participants.
More info at:
Phone:
347-505-7373
Address:
Flatbush Gardens: 3301 Foster Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11210
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First Steps - Program for Substance Users
Provided by:
Bridging Access to Care
Type:
Counseling • Health Services • Housing Assistance
Resource for:
Everyone / Anyone in Need
Keywords:
Substance Dependence
First Steps is a supportive space for substance users that provides assistance managing substance user using a trauma-informed and harm reduction approach. Offerings include: individual counseling, support groups, social services, medication management and supporting housing referrals and resources.
More info at:
Phone:
347-505-5119
Address:
2261 Church Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11226
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NYC Needs Emergency Snow Shovelers! Winter 2024/5
Provided by:
Department of Sanitation (DSNY),Department of Transportation (DOT)
Type:
Jobs and Internships
Resource for:
Adults • Adults 18+
Help to remove snow and ice from bus stops, step streets, and other locations throughout the city this winter. Snow shovelers will be paid $18.54 per hour, and $27.81 per hour after the first 40 hours worked in a week. Interested? Schedule an appointment online to register as a snow shoveler.
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YourPeer • Services for Unhoused and Unstably Housed Youth
Provided by:
Streetlives
Type:
Online Directory
Resource for:
High School Students • Homeless • Teenagers • Youth
Keywords:
Clothing • Food • Healthcare • Housing
YourPeer is a mobile-first web application designed to assist unhoused and unstably housed youth aged 16 to 24 in accessing vital services across New York City. Co-designed with input from the youth community, the platform provides a user-friendly experience to help users navigate and connect with over 2,500 peer-validated services at more than 1,300 locations citywide. By partnering with government agencies and service providers, YourPeer ensures its information remains accurate and up to date.
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NYC Funds Finder - Loan and Grant Resources for Small Businesses
Provided by:
Department of Small Business Services (SBS)
Type:
Business Services • Online Directory
Resource for:
Business Owners
Keywords:
Business • Business Assistance • Business Financing
NYC Funds Finder, created by the NYC SBS and Next Street, is the city’s first free online funding platform for small businesses. With NYC Funds Finder, entrepreneurs can access custom lists of loans and grants, receive free one-on-one financial counseling, and get assistance with document preparation. The tool connects NYC’s small businesses, including women- and minority-owned businesses, to accessible financing options through trusted Community Development Financial Institutions and other responsible lenders
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Free Small Business Advise in Flatbush
Provided by:
Pace University Small Business Development Center
Type:
Business Services
Resource for:
Business Owners
Keywords:
Business • Business Assistance
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.
Deadline:
Flatbush in-person sessions start 09/26/24
More info at:
Phone:
212-618-6655
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End-of-Life Doula Volunteer Program
Provided by:
The Doula Program to Accompany and Comfort
Type:
Volunteer and Community Service
Resource for:
Adults
Keywords:
Friendship • Healthcare
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.
Deadline:
Doula Volunteer Training Begins Spring 2025
More info at:
Phone:
212-706-0398
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Strengthening Communities Program: Grants and Training for Emergency Preparedness
Provided by:
NYC Emergency Management (NYCEM)
Type:
Grant Programs
Resource for:
Organizations
Keywords:
Emergency Preparedness • Grants
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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