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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Cool It! Outdoor Hot Weather Resources Map
Provided by:
Department of Parks & Recreation (DPR)
Type:
Online Directory
Resource for:
Everyone / Anyone in Need
Keywords:
Hot Weather • Outdoors • Weather
Visit the Parks Department review their guide to help you find places to stay cool! In their new Cool It! NYC map, you can find places all across the city to hydrate, refresh, and stay in the shade. These include locations with water features (spray showers, drinking fountains, outdoor pools), streets and location with shade trees and areas of greater heat vulnerability. On the same page, Parks offers a downloadable spreadsheet with the full list of NYC Parks spray shower, misting station, and drinking fountain locations
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NYC Cool Options
Type:
Online Directory
Resource for:
Everyone / Anyone in Need
Keywords:
Cooling Centers • Weather
When it's very hot, air conditioning will help keep you safe. If you don't have air conditioning, find a cool place to visit nearby, like a friend’s place, a mall, museum, coffee shop, library, or an NYC cooling center. When it's not scorching out but it's still hot, you can also cool off at parks, areas with shade, sprinklers, or pools. Cooling center locations can also be found by calling 311 (VRS: 212-639-9675 or TTY: 212-504-4115).
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Phone:
311 (VRS: 212-639-9675 or TTY: 212-504-4115)
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Green Teens • Farming Work Program for Youth
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.
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Email:
hbrown@tcahnyc.org
Phone:
718-773-3551 extension 116
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Farmers' Market Nutrition Program
Provided by:
Department for the Aging (DFTA)
Type:
Food Assistance
Resource for:
Seniors
Keywords:
Food
The Market Nutrition Program provides eligible older New Yorkers coupon booklets, worth $25, which can be redeemed at participating farmers’ markets, farm stands, and mobile markets to buy locally grown fruits, vegetables, and herbs. The program aims to promote improved nutrition through increased consumption of locally grown fresh produce, and improve sales at participating vendors. For more information, eligibility and booklet distribution sites please visit the website or call Aging Connect. Coupons are distributed first-come, first served and valid until November 30, 2024, so get yours now!
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Phone:
Aging Connect: 212-AGING-NYC (212-244-6469)
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Visit Brooklyn Historic Houses!
Provided by:
Historic House Trust
Type:
Museums
Resource for:
Everyone / Anyone in Need
Keywords:
Arts and Culture • History
New York City historic houses, ranging from modest farms to grand mansions, provide essential windows to the lives of all New Yorkers, past and present.
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DACA Recipients are now eligible for the free Essential Plan
Provided by:
NY State of Health
Type:
Health Services
Resource for:
Immigrants / Refugees / Asylum Seekers
Keywords:
Health Insurance • Healthcare
Starting on August 1, 2024, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients will now qualify for free health insurance, based on income qualifications. The Essential Plan has $0 monthly premiums, no deductible, and very low cost-sharing. It covers comprehensive benefits including office visits, hospital care, screenings, prescription medicine, among others. For more information about the Essential Plan visit info.nystateofhealth.ny.gov/EssentialPlan. Help is available in many languages. Click on the image on the left to download a fact sheet.
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Phone:
1-855-355-5777, TTY: 1-800-662-1220
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VA Claims Unit
Provided by:
Department of Veterans' Services (DVS)
Resource for:
Veterans
Accredited DVS staff members are processing Veterans Affairs (VA) claims for NYC Veterans and their families in all five boroughs. To bridge gaps in the system, the NYC Department of Veterans’ Services has partnered with the New York State Division of Veterans’ Services to process claims and broaden their current outreach approach while strengthening bonds with the Veteran community. Meet with a DVS Veteran Benefits Coordinator to help you prepare and package a VA claim that is substantial, valid, and clearly identifies all pertinent information.
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Email:
connect@veterans.nyc.gov
Phone:
212-416-5250
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Post-9/11 Memorial Open Call for Artists
Provided by:
Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA)
Type:
Requests for Proposals
Resource for:
Artists
Keywords:
Arts and Culture
The City of New York seeks artists interested in creating a public monument that honors the lives and legacy of the Service Members who died in action during the Global War on Terror. The memorial will also serve as a permanent declaration of “Thank you” and “Welcome Home” to our Post 9/11 Veteran community. Interested individuals can view the guidelines and apply ahead of the August 30, 2024, deadline by visiting the website.
Deadline:
August 30, 2024
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Public Artists in Residence (PAIR) 2024 Open Call
Provided by:
Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA)
Type:
Requests for Proposals
Resource for:
Artists
Keywords:
Arts and Culture
The DCLA is seeking four artists to join the Public Artists in Residence (PAIR) program in 2024. One selected artist will be placed in residence with each of the following City agencies/offices: the Administration for Children Services, the Human Resources Administration, the Commission on Human Rights, and the Mayor’s Office of Equity & Racial Justice. All four open calls are available in full on DCLA’s Submittable page. More info on PAIR at https://www.nyc.gov/site/dcla/publicart/pair.page
Deadline:
August 25, 2024
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SBS Grants to Help Small Businesses Shore Up Against Natural Disasters
Provided by:
Department of Small Business Services (SBS)
Type:
Business Services • Grant Programs
Resource for:
Business Owners
Keywords:
Business
Applications are open for the Business Preparedness and Resiliency Program (BPREP) Risk Assessment and Grant Program, which provides support to small businesses in coastal and stormwater flood zones, helping them become more resilient to natural disasters. Eligible businesses can receive a free on-site risk assessment and up to $5,000 in grant funding for resiliency equipment like flood barriers and generators.
Deadline:
July 26, 2024
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