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 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
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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
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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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Teaching the Brain: Healthcare Career Mentorships for High School Students
Provided by:
Department of Youth & Community Development (DYCD)
Type:
Training and Education • Volunteer and Community Service
Resource for:
College Students • High School Students
Keywords:
Career Counseling • Mentoring
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.
Deadline:
End of September 2024
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LEAP (LGBTQ+ Education and Acceptance Project)
Type:
Other
Resource for:
LGBTQIA+ • Parents • Youth
Keywords:
Family
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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Phone:
718-675-3372
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GENuine Connections
Provided by:
DOROT
Type:
Volunteer and Community Service
Resource for:
Seniors • Teenagers
Keywords:
Arts and Culture • Friendship
Virtual volunteer program for teens and adults 65+! Participate in free weekly, small-group workshops online (over Zoom) to talk and participate in interactive workshops like Brain Games, Storytelling, Theater, Current Events, Pop Culture and more. Register today and discover the rewards of intergenerational friendship and build lasting connections.
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Phone:
332-378-1551
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Bethany Senior Terraces - Affordable Housing Lottery
Type:
Housing Assistance
Resource for:
Low income Individuals and Families • Seniors • Tenants
Keywords:
Housing • Housing Lottery
Bethany Senior Terraces, located at 604 East 40th Street in East Flatbush, offers 39 newly constructed units for rent specifically designed for older adults. This smoke-free building features a range of amenities including an attended lobby, elevator, terrace space on each floor, a greenhouse, garden, storage, laundry room, parking, and on-site social services. Constructed by RiseBoro Community Partnership, it is conveniently accessible by the 2 and 5 trains and multiple bus routes (B8, BM2, BM1, BM4). The application deadline for Bethany Senior Terraces is Wednesday, October 23, 2024. Visit NYC Housing Connect to apply online, or request a paper application by mail. Remember, duplicate applications will be disqualified, so only apply once. For further assistance, please reach out to CM Farah Louis's office at (718) 629-2900 or email District45@council.nyc.gov.
Deadline:
Apply before Wednesday, October 23, 2024.
More info at:
Phone:
Call CM Louis staff at 718-629-2600
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1640 Flatbush Avenue - Affordable Housing Lottery
Type:
Housing Assistance
Resource for:
Adults • Low income Individuals and Families • Low-to-Moderate Income Individuals and Families • Tenants
Keywords:
Housing • Housing Lottery
At 1640 Flatbush Avenue, there are 45 newly constructed units available for rent, featuring amenities like a dog washing station, bike storage, shared laundry room, and package lockers. Located near the 2 and 5 trains, as well as bus routes Q35, B41, and B44 SBS, this smoke-free building ensures comfort and convenience for all residents. The application deadline for this location is Monday, October 7, 2024. Visit NYC Housing Connect to apply online, or request a paper application by mail. Remember, duplicate applications will be disqualified, so only apply once. For further assistance, please reach out to CM Farah Louis's office at (718) 629-2900 or email District45@council.nyc.gov.
Deadline:
Apply before Monday, October 7, 2024.
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Phone:
Call CM Louis staff at 718-629-2600
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NYC Food Pantries and Community Kitchens
Provided by:
Human Resources Administration (HRA)
Type:
Food Assistance • Online Directory
Resource for:
Everyone / Anyone in Need
Keywords:
Food
Community Food Connection (CFC), formerly known as the Emergency Food Assistance Program (EFAP), provides funding to more than 500 community kitchens and food pantries citywide. If you need food, you can get help today at one of New York City's food pantries, which provide groceries to cook at home, or community kitchens, which provide hot meals. Download the list of active programs as of 8/2/2024. More info on CFC at https://on.nyc.gov/3k0ywxj
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