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 looking for, reach out!
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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
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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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.
More info at:
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:
Directory • Food Assistance
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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Affordable Property Management for Small Landlords
Provided by:
NHS Brooklyn
Type:
Training and Education
Resource for:
Landlords
Keywords:
Home Maintenance • Housing
Program to help small property owners of 1- to 4-unit buildings to manage property-related income and expenses.
More info at:
Phone:
(718) 732-8001
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Neighborhood Housing Services of New York City
Provided by:
Neighborhood Housing Services of NYC
Type:
Housing Assistance
Resource for:
Adults • Homeowners • Low-to-Moderate Income Individuals and Families
Keywords:
Home Maintenance • Homeownership
NHSNYC empowers disadvantaged low-to moderate-income New Yorkers to purchase and preserve affordable housing through lending, financial literacy, and housing counseling services. Programs include: Foreclosure Prevention, Rehabilitation Loans/Grants, First-time Homebuyer Education, Financial Education and Coaching, Down Payment + Closing Cost, Assistance Grants and Loans.
More info at:
Phone:
212-519-2500
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Rat Academy - Rat Prevention Training
Provided by:
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH)
Type:
Training and Education
Resource for:
Adults • Business Owners • Homeowners • Landlords • Tenants
Keywords:
Home Maintenance • Rat Prevention
The Department of Health offers free in-person and virtual trainings to all residents who want to learn about safe and effective methods for rat prevention in the home and community. These free two-hour training is available to everyone, but it may be especially helpful for: superintendents and building staff, property owners and managers, neighborhood associations, community gardeners, business owners and staff. DOHMH also offers more intensive three-day courses for pest control professionals.
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Cool It! Outdoor Hot Weather Resources Map
Provided by:
Department of Parks & Recreation (DPR)
Type:
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:
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).
More info at:
Phone:
311 (VRS: 212-639-9675 or TTY: 212-504-4115)
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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!
More info at:
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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