Everyone / Anyone in Need | Brooklyn Community Board 14

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Free In-Person Business Counseling in Flatbush

Provided by:

Department of Small Business Services (SBS)

Type:

Business Services

Resource for:

Business Owners

Keywords:

Business • Business Assistance • Business Financing • Entrepreneurship • Small Business

Free one-on-one business advisory sessions through a partnership with Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn and the Pace University Small Business Development Center. Sessions take place every fourth Thursday by appointment at the Assemblymember's District Office and can help with financing, marketing and sales strategies, government procurement and certification programs, and business planning.

More info at:

Website:

nysbdc.ecenterdirect.com/signup?centerid=31

Email: sbdc@pace.edu

Address: Service is provided at the Assemblymember's Office at 1312 Flatbush Avenue

Updated on: 12/02/2025 • Please note that this resource may no longer be current. Contact the provider for the most up to date information.

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Free Learning, Job Training, and Community Services

Provided by:

Brooklyn Public Library

Type:

Counseling • Family Services • Training and Education

Resource for:

Everyone / Anyone in Need

Keywords:

Adult Education • College Prep • Community Resources • GED / High School • Job Readiness • Job Training • Literacy • Public Assistance • Social Services

The Flatbush Literacy Zone Welcome Center is a local hub offering free educational, workforce, and support services for individuals and families. Services include adult literacy and High School Equivalency preparation, college and career readiness, job training, digital literacy, and connections to social and community resources. All services are free and open to the public, with hours available throughout the week at the Flatbush Library.

More info at:

Email: FlatbushLZ@bklynlibrary.org

Phone: 347-735-8698

Address: Flatbush Library, 22 Linden Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 11226

Updated on: 11/20/2025 • Please note that this resource may no longer be current. Contact the provider for the most up to date information.

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Access to Long-Term Services Resources

Provided by:

NY Connects

Type:

Family Services • Health Services • Senior Services

Resource for:

Everyone / Anyone in Need

Keywords:

Aging • Caregiving • Disabilities • Mental Health • Social Services • Support Services

Brooklyn NY Connects provides information and assistance on long-term services and supports for people of all ages, individuals with any disability, caregivers, family members, veterans, and helping professionals. Services include personal care, education and counseling, health and wellness, behavioral health, intellectual and developmental disability supports, and other social services. Walk-ins and appointments are available Monday–Thursday, 9 AM–5 PM, and appointments only on Fridays.

More info at:

Website:

nyconnects.ny.gov

Email: NYConnects@pssusa.org

Phone: 718-671-6200

Address: 1655 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11210

Updated on: 11/20/2025 • Please note that this resource may no longer be current. Contact the provider for the most up to date information.

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Food Help NYC

Provided by:

Human Resources Administration (HRA)

Type:

Directory • Food Assistance

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.

More info at:

Website:

finder.nyc.gov/foodhelp

Updated on: 10/30/2025 • Please note that this resource may no longer be current. Contact the provider for the most up to date information.

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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.

More info at:

Website:

Download the list of active programs as of 10/06/2025

Additional Link:

More info and updates on CFC at on.nyc.gov/3k0ywxj

Updated on: 10/30/2025 • Please note that this resource may no longer be current. Contact the provider for the most up to date information.

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Cannabis and the Law in New York State

Provided by:

NYS Office of Cannabis Management (OCM)

Type:

Other

Resource for:

Everyone / Anyone in Need

Cannabis is legal for adult use in New York State. Learn what activities are permitted and what remains illegal under state law. The official New York State resource provides guidance on possession limits, consumption rules, and other important information to help residents understand their rights and responsibilities

More info at:

Website:

cannabis.ny.gov/adult-use-information

Download:

Flyer

Updated on: 10/17/2025 • Please note that this resource may no longer be current. Contact the provider for the most up to date information.

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Annual Filmmaking Program for Youth

Provided by:

CAMBA LEAP

Type:

Training and Education

Resource for:

Teenagers

Keywords:

Arts and Culture • Education • Film and Media • Job Readiness • Youth

CAMBA LGBTQ+ Education and Acceptance Project (LEAP) is offering a free eight-week filmmaking and editing program for youth ages 15–20 living or studying in Brooklyn or Queens. The program runs from October 4 to November 22, 2025, with sessions held Saturdays from 12:00–5:00 PM at the Brooklyn Community Pride Center (1561 Bedford Avenue). Participants will receive production credits, a $20 gift card incentive per session (up to $160 total), MetroCards for travel, and an additional gift card for successful referrals.

More info at:

Website:

linktr.ee/cambaproyectoleap

Email: Gloria.Soto@camba.org

Updated on: 09/24/2025 • Please note that this resource may no longer be current. Contact the provider for the most up to date information.

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Alpha Academy Mentorship Program

Provided by:

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated - Gamma Iota Lambda Chapter (Brooklyn Alphas)

Type:

Training and Education

Resource for:

High School Students • Teenagers

Keywords:

College Prep • Education • Mentoring • Personal Development

Leadership and College Readiness program, which educates, empowers, and exposes young men of color, grades 9 through 12 from schools in Brooklyn to the skills, tools, behaviors, and role models necessary for success in life, leadership, and college. The goal of this program is to develop emotionally intelligent leaders by focusing on three levels of development: the individual, the individual in relation to others, and the individual in relation to society as a whole. Particular emphasis will be placed on Academic Excellence, Goal Setting, Personal Development, Professional Development, Etiquette, and Health and Wellbeing. Alpha Academy will discuss the College Admissions process, tips for a strong application, and how to utilize valuable resources when making the transition from high school to college. The program will run during the 2025-2026 school year, meeting in person one Saturday per month from 10 AM–1 PM, and periodic virtual sessions. There will also be occasional recreational activities and field trips. Permission forms will be provided.

Deadline: Completed applications must be submitted no later than September 24, 2025

More info at:

Website:

www.gil1906.org/alpha-academy

Email: gileducationcommittee@gmail.com

Additional Link:

Apply

Updated on: 09/22/2025 • Please note that this resource may no longer be current. Contact the provider for the most up to date information.

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Fall 2025 Mentor Training Program for Young Women

Provided by:

Pure Legacee

Type:

Training and Education • Volunteer and Community Service

Resource for:

Adults 18-24 • Women • Young Adults

Keywords:

Friendship • Leadership • Mentoring • Networking

PureLegacee is accepting applications for its 16-week Mentor Training Program, beginning October 14, 2025. This free program is open to young women ages 17–24. Participants receive mentorship training, trauma-informed coaching, life skills workshops, educational outings, and networking opportunities. Graduates are matched with mentees through Operation Crown Adjusters, PureLegacee’s Big Sister, Little Sister program, creating a cycle of empowerment for young women in Brooklyn. Program participants are given a stipend.

Deadline: Sessions start in October. Sign up now!

More info at:

Website:

purelegacee.org/mtp

Email: madison@purelegacee.orgtraceypurelegacee.org

Additional Link:

Updated on: 09/09/2025 • Please note that this resource may no longer be current. Contact the provider for the most up to date information.

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Employment Works for Justice-Involved Jobseekers

Provided by:

Workforce 1

Type:

Jobs and Internships • Training and Education

Resource for:

Adults 18+ • Justice-involved individuals

Keywords:

Career Counseling • Job Readiness • Job Search • Job Training

Brooklyn Workforce1 Employment Works supports individuals who have engaged with the criminal justice system by providing tailored services at both our Bronx and Brooklyn Workforce1 Career Centers. Services include job/interview coaching, career exploration, résumé review, referrals for professional attire and benefits, direct referrals to job interviews, resources to seal conviction records, post-placement follow-up to promote retention and growth, career advisement, preparation workshops, and more. These services help candidates succeed beyond barriers to work that are common for individuals with a criminal justice history.

More info at:

Website:

Address: 9 Bond St, 5th Floor, Brooklyn NY 11201

Updated on: 07/22/2025 • Please note that this resource may no longer be current. Contact the provider for the most up to date information.