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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NYC Parks Workforce Development: Earn and Learn
Provided by:
Department of Parks & Recreation (DPR)
Type:
Jobs and Internships • Training and Education
Resource for:
Jobseekers
Keywords:
Job Training • Outdoors
This program helps jobseekers build skills while working to keep New York City’s parks and playgrounds clean and green. Through the Parks Opportunity Program, participants take on a six-month maintenance role with NYC Parks, earning $18.54 per hour. The program also offers paid career coaching, resume development, and the chance to earn valuable credentials such as a high school equivalency diploma, driver’s license, CDL, security certifications, and horticulture training. A $101.25 background check fee applies to candidates not currently employed by the City. NYC Parks is an equal opportunity employer.
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Octavia Summer Institute
Provided by:
Octavia Project
Type:
Summer Programs • Training and Education • Youth Services
Resource for:
Teenagers
Keywords:
Arts and Culture • Education • English and Creative Writing • Gender Equity • Outdoors • Summer Programs • Tech & STEM
A free summer program for young women and trans and nonbinary youth ages 14–19. The Institute offers hands-on workshops in artmaking, creative writing, computer programming, scientific exploration, and more. Participants also go on field trips and receive daily lunch, snacks, and a MetroCard.
Deadline:
Priority deadline: March 15, 2025. Rolling deadline: May 15, 2025
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Address:
Pratt Institute, Brooklyn
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Congresswoman Clarke's and Assemblymember Eichenstein's Constituent Assistance
Provided by:
9th Congressional District
Type:
Legal Resources and Immigration • Other
Resource for:
Everyone / Anyone in Need
Keywords:
Federal Government • Housing • Immigration • Public Assistance • Taxes
Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. Make an appointment for assistance with issues like: Housing (Section 8) - Immigration -IRS - Passports - Post Office - Veterans - Visas
More info at:
Phone:
718-853-9616 for info and appointments
Address:
District Office - 1310 48th Street, Brooklyn 11219
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Congresswoman Clarke's New Satellite Office in Midwood
Provided by:
9th Congressional District
Resource for:
Everyone / Anyone in Need
Keywords:
Federal Government • Housing • Immigration • Public Assistance • Taxes
Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. Make an appointment for assistance with issues like: Housing (Section 8) - Immigration -IRS - Passports - Post Office - Veterans - Visas
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Phone:
718-377-2900 for info and appointments
Address:
COJO Flatbush - 1523 Avenue M, 3rd Floor, Brooklyn 11230
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Free Family and Youth Peer Support
Provided by:
Christopher Rose Community Empowerment Campaign
Type:
Counseling • Food Assistance • Health Services • Legal Resources and Immigration • Training and Education
Resource for:
Adults 18-24 • Infants/Children • Teenagers • Young Adults
Keywords:
Mental Health • Substance Dependence
The Family Youth and Peer Support (FYPS) Program is a free resource for Brooklyn youth and families facing social, emotional, developmental, substance use, or behavioral challenges. Operated by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, FYPS offers peer-led support to youth ages 8–24 and their caregivers, with no insurance required. Services focus on empowerment, connection to care, and overcoming barriers. Youth involved with mental health services, ACS, housing or immigration systems, juvenile justice, DOE, or OPWDD may qualify. Those facing physical, economic, or social challenges are also encouraged to connect.
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Phone:
(347) 234-5491
Address:
1404 Brooklyn Avenue and 772 Vermont Street
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Free Help with TPS and Work Authorization Applications
Provided by:
Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs
Provided by:
CUNY
Type:
Legal Resources and Immigration
Resource for:
Immigrants / Refugees / Asylum Seekers
Keywords:
Immigration
Schedule a free and confidential in-person appointment in Manhattan for assistance to apply for: Temporary Protected Status (TPS) • Employment Authorization Document (EAD). This service is available to new migrants who arrived on or after July 1, 2022, and reside in New York City. To make an appointment: call 646-375-9500 (available in English, Spanish, French, Haitian Creole) or fill out the form linked below.
Deadline:
Monday - Friday through June 30, 2025
More info at:
Phone:
646-375-9500 (English - Spanish - French - Haitian Creole)
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Apply to the New York Public Radio Advisory Board
Provided by:
New York Public Radio
Type:
Other
Resource for:
Everyone / Anyone in Need
Keywords:
Arts and Culture
The New York Public Radio Community Advisory Board (CAB) is accepting applications for new members. The CAB plays a key role in connecting NYPR to communities across the listening area, shaping the station’s strategic direction, and ensuring that WNYC, WQXR, Gothamist, New Jersey Public Radio, WNYC Studios, and the Jerome L. Greene Performance Space meet the coverage, content, and cultural needs of its audience. CAB members represent diverse backgrounds, beliefs, professions, and age groups, all committed to growing and strengthening public radio in New York. The CAB is looking for listeners to join this important conversation.
Deadline:
April 22, 2025
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Free Site Safety Training – Get Certified for Construction Work
Provided by:
Workforce 1
Type:
Jobs and Internships • Training and Education
Resource for:
Adults • Jobseekers • Unemployed
Keywords:
Job Training
Prepare for a career in construction with free Site Safety Training (SST). NYC Local Law 196 requires all workers on major construction sites to complete SST training. This program offers both the 10-hour and 40-hour SST courses at no cost. Eligible participants must be 18 or older, NYC residents with proof of residency, and have access to a laptop or desktop with a working camera for virtual sessions. Attendance for all sessions is required to complete the course. Whether you're already in construction or seeking entry-level employment, this training provides you with the necessary qualifications to work safely and legally.
More info at:
Phone:
718-960-7098
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Launch Your Culinary Career with First Course NYC
Provided by:
NYC Food and Beverage Industry Partnership
Type:
Jobs and Internships • Training and Education
Resource for:
Adults • Jobseekers • Low income Individuals and Families • Unemployed
Keywords:
Job Training
First Course NYC trains aspiring restaurant cooks through an eight-week, full-time culinary program led by industry professionals, providing fundamental skills, a weekly MetroCard, and a $355 stipend (if eligible). Participants earn the NYC Food Protection Certificate and gain hands-on, paid training in a respected NYC restaurant kitchen, leading to full-time employment. Eligible applicants must be NYC residents, 18 or older, authorized to work in the U.S., earning no more than $50,000 annually, and willing to work full-time. Some restaurants may require COVID-19 vaccination. Interested? Attend an info session to learn more!
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Free NCLEX-RN Prep for Internationally Trained Nurses
Provided by:
CUNY,CUNY LaGuardia Community College,CUNY Lehman College
Type:
Jobs and Internships • Training and Education
Resource for:
Adults • Immigrants / Refugees / Asylum Seekers • Jobseekers • Low income Individuals and Families • Unemployed
Keywords:
Healthcare
Internationally trained nurses can improve their English skills and prepare for U.S. licensure through a no-cost NCLEX-RN Preparation Course for English Language Learners. This program supports nurses in strengthening their English, understanding the U.S. healthcare system, and preparing for the NCLEX-RN exam to become licensed in New York State. Eligibility: Open to NYC residents authorized to work in the U.S. with a nursing degree from outside the U.S., high-intermediate English proficiency, and an annual income of $40,000 or less if employed. Applicants must also have submitted a nurse license verification application, access to a computer and internet, and be COVID-19 vaccinated (unless exempt)
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Mentor Training Program – Paid Opportunity
Provided by:
Pure Legacee
Type:
Jobs and Internships • Training and Education
Resource for:
Young Adults
Keywords:
Education • Mentoring
A 16-week paid training program for young women ages 14–24 to mentor girls in Brooklyn. Participants receive $2,000 while gaining trauma-informed coaching, life-skills training, community resources, and networking opportunities. The program provides mentorship experience and professional development in a supportive environment. Applications are now open, sessions start in March 2025.
Deadline:
Applications are open. Sessions start in March 2025.
More info at:
Phone:
516-382-9954
Address:
519 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn
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Green Teens • Farming Work Program for Youth
Provided by:
The Campaign Against Hunger
Type:
Jobs and Internships • Training and Education
Resource for:
Adults 18-24 • High School Students • Teenagers
Keywords:
Farming • Job Training • Outdoors
Get paid while you learn with interactive professional development workshops, work under farming experts, learn about composting and innovative farming techniques, and advocate for food justice and food security in our community. Green Teen Workforce Program for 18-24 year olds Green Teen Internship for 14-18 year olds. Duration: 5 months. Start Date: March 10, 2025.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
More info at:
Phone:
718-773-3551 extension 116
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Woodland Youth Crew 2025: Paid Green Career Experience
Provided by:
Prospect Park Alliance
Type:
Jobs and Internships
Resource for:
Youth
Keywords:
Environment • Job Training • Outdoors • Parks
Gain hands-on experience in forest restoration while earning $16.50/hour in Prospect Park, home to Brooklyn’s last remaining forest. Youth Crew members work on trail maintenance, plant native species, remove invasive plants, and help sustain the park’s woodlands. The program runs from April to October with spring and fall sessions on Saturdays and a full-time summer session. Open to youth seeking professional experience in green careers.
Deadline:
Apply by February 21, 2025
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R.A.I.N. Is Hiring
Provided by:
R.A.I.N.
Type:
Jobs and Internships
Resource for:
Adults • Jobseekers
Keywords:
Job Search
Hiring Case Worker , Program Coordinators, CFO, Health Advocate, IT Manager, PACT Project Part Time Coordinator, Veteran's Program Director, Grant Writer, Home Health AIdes and PCA, and Per Diem Field RN. For more information visit the organization's website. R.A.I.N. is a multi-social service agency dedicated to enhancing well-being by meeting the interim needs of people of all ages, with a focus on seniors and individuals with disabilities. Services include senior centers, home-delivered meals, transportation, benefits assistance, case management, and elder abuse support. R.A.I.N. also operates Cucina Dolores, a mobile meal program for the homeless, and sponsors two residential housing projects for low-income seniors. Its affiliated Home Health Care Program provides in-home attendant and personal care services for elderly, disabled, and homebound individuals.
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Phone:
718-892-5520
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Free Virtual Teen Mental Health Support Group
Provided by:
NAMI National Alliance on Mental Illness NYC Metro
Type:
Health Services
Resource for:
Teenagers • Teenagers 14-18
Keywords:
Mental Health
A safe and supportive space for teens ages 14–18 living with mental health challenges. Led by near peers, this weekly virtual group helps participants develop coping skills, build resilience, navigate life transitions, and access resources. Discussions include healthy relationships, self-advocacy, and difficult topics like addiction and suicidal thoughts. Meets Thursdays from 4–5 PM starting January 30. Fill out the interest form to receive reminders and visit the website for more info and the link to join the link to the 1/30 meeting.
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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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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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