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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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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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.
More info at:
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.
More info at:
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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Food Help NYC
Provided by:
Human Resources Administration (HRA)
Type:
Online Directory
Resource for:
Everyone / Anyone in Need
Keywords:
Food
Food Help NYC is an online app from the City of New York to find locations that offer free food, such as food pantries and soup kitchens.
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Flatbush Recovery and Wellness Center at the Flatbush Behavioral Health Center
Provided by:
Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens
Type:
Health Services
Resource for:
Everyone / Anyone in Need
Keywords:
Substance Dependence
This program help individuals maintain a drug-free lifestyle and stable recovery program. Services include screening and intervention, clinical assessment, counseling, peer support, psychiatric evaluation and treatment, MICA services, MAT, overdose prevention, DWI evaluation and treatment, and adolescent treatment.
More info at:
Phone:
718-951-9009
Address:
1623 Flatbush Avenue
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The ABCs of Housing
Provided by:
Department of Housing Preservation & Development (HPD)
Type:
Housing Assistance
Resource for:
Homeowners • Landlords • Tenants
Keywords:
Housing
The ABCs of Housing is HPD's guide to housing rules and regulations for owners and tenants. Owners and tenants have legal responsibilities to each other. This booklet is designed to help owners and tenants gain an understanding of the rules and regulations affecting housing, and to provide information about how to receive assistance. Inside the guide you will find information about owners' and tenants' rights and responsibilities, staying in your apartment safely, resources for new affordable housing or rental assistance, and useful contact information for other housing related issues. Owner's and tenant's versions are available in English, Arabic / العربية, Bengali / বাংলা, Chinese (Simplified) / 简化字, French / français, Haitian-Creole / Kreyòl ayisyen, Korean / 한국어, Polish / polski, Russian / Русский язык, Spanish / Español, Urdu / اردو
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East Flatbush Community Aid Initiative
Provided by:
East Flatbush Community Partnership
Type:
Financial Assistance
Resource for:
Everyone / Anyone in Need
Keywords:
Utilities
In response to the ongoing financial challenges in the community, this program aims to assist families who have fallen behind on their utility bills. Open to residents of zip codes: 11203, 11210, 11212, 11226 can be found in the flyer attached. To apply, fill out and follow the instructions on the linked form .
More info at:
Phone:
718-758-7802
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Summer Streets Art Interventions: Request for Proposals
Provided by:
Department of Transportation (DOT)
Type:
Requests for Proposals
Resource for:
Artists
Keywords:
Arts and Culture
NYC DOT Art is seeking proposals for artwork to activate the Summer Street routes as a one-day installation throughout all five Summer Street dates. Selected artists may receive up to $20,000 to cover all expenses to design, fabricate, present the artwork including, but not limited to, costs associated with the following: labor, materials, fabrication, engineering, installation, equipment rental, storage, and transportation. Artists may consider an additive format with components created through public participation, allowing the artwork to shift, grow, and evolve throughout each event date and the event series. More information at www.nyc.gov/dotart
Deadline:
June 16, 2024
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Call for Artists: NYC DOT Art Community Commissions RFP
Provided by:
Department of Transportation (DOT)
Resource for:
Artists
Keywords:
Arts and Culture
NYC DOT Art has launched the Community Commissions: Artists Request for Proposals (RFP). This initiative invites artists to collaborate with community-based organizations to create temporary public art on NYC DOT infrastructure citywide. Artists can submit proposals by June 30, 2024. Selected artworks may be displayed for up to 11 months, with funding up to $20,000 available for project costs.
Deadline:
June 30, 2024
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Call for Artists: She Built NYC Program
Provided by:
Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA)
Resource for:
Artists
Keywords:
Arts and Culture
The She Built NYC program seeks artists to create public monuments honoring remarkable women in all five boroughs. Honorees include civil rights pioneer Elizabeth Jennings Graham in Manhattan, legendary Billie Holiday in Queens, Dr. Helen Rodríguez Trías in the Bronx, and Katherine Walker on Staten Island. A monument for Shirley Chisholm is already underway in Brooklyn. Artists interested in this opportunity can submit samples of past work and supplementary materials to be considered through the City’s Percent for Art commissioning process.
Deadline:
December 31, 2024
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Dual Language Documentary Lab Paid Summer Program
Provided by:
Reel Works
Type:
Jobs and Internships • Training and Education
Keywords:
Arts and Culture • Job Readiness • Summer Programs
Over 5 weeks, learn to use cameras, lighting, and sound to tell a story of family heritage, women’s empowerment, or the importance of mental health as teenagers. All workshops will be in Spanish and English. A stipend of $1100 is provided to participants in the Lab. Applicants must be 15-20 years old. Application closes on June 4th 2024.
Deadline:
June 4, 2024
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The Supported Summer Experimental Filmmaking Lab Paid Summer Program
Provided by:
Reel Works
Resource for:
Neurodivergent Individuals • Youth
Keywords:
Arts and Culture • Job Readiness • Summer Programs
Four-week workshop that teaches filmmaking to students who learn differently. It provides community, support, and resources for neurodivergent NYC students ages 15-21 as they explore storytelling through experimental filmmaking. Participants receive a $500 stipend in the lab. Apply by June 4, 2024.
Deadline:
June 4, 2024
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Assistance for Students with IEPs
Type:
Training and Education
Resource for:
Individuals with disabilities • Youth
Keywords:
Education • Schools
Motivated Care works to ensure that any NYC child with an IEP receives the services called for on their IEP. Motivated care provides ABA, SETTS, SEIT, para-professional and other services as well as legal counsel to families facing challenges securing necessary educational services.
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Phone:
646-592-3575
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Parks Department Volunteer Opportunity Directory
Provided by:
Department of Parks & Recreation (DPR)
Type:
Volunteer and Community Service
Resource for:
Everyone / Anyone in Need
Keywords:
Environment • Outdoors • Parks
Find a group to volunteer in our city's parks and public spaces to make our city a better place.
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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
More info at:
Phone:
718-377-2900 for info and appointments
Address:
COJO Flatbush - 1523 Avenue M, 3rd Floor, Brooklyn 11230
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