Everyone / Anyone in Need

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

More info at:

Website:
pacesbdc.org/counseling-form
 
Email: sbdc@pace.edu  
Phone: 212-618-6655  
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Want to Make a Real Difference in Someone’s Life? Doula Volunteer Training Begins Spring 2025 The Doula Program’s mission is to minimize the isolation and loneliness of people with life-limiting illnesses. Join a wonderful community of volunteers who visit people during their end stage of life. We extensively train, carefully match and supervise Doula Volunteers who visit one person each week at their home, nursing home, or hospital. Our volunteers find their lives as enriched as those they visit. Applications are being accepted now To Learn More: http://www.doulaprogram.org/become-a-doula.php Or contact Alix Towler, atowler@doulaprogram.org

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:

Website:
www.doulaprogram.org
 
Email: atowler@doulaprogram.org  
Phone: 212-706-0398  
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2024-Teaching the Brain Mentorship flyer

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

More info at:

Website:
Mentee Registration
 
Email: teachingthebrain@gmail.com  
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Peer support groups for parents of LGBTQ+ kids. online 6-7:30 pm English every third Tuesday of the month, Spanish every fourth Tuesday of the month. You are not alone. Join us! Contact: email gloria.soto@camba.org, alex.rocha-alvarez@camba.org. CAMBA

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.

More info at:

Website:
camba.org/programs/leap
 
Email: gloria.soto@camba.org, alex.rocha-alvarez@camba.org  
Phone: 718-675-3372  
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2023-GENuine Connections Flyer – OA Fall 23

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.

More info at:

Website:
www.dorotusa.org/genuineconnections
 
Email: genuineconnections@dorotusa.org  
Phone: 332-378-1551  
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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. If you or someone you know is interested in applying, 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 Louis office at (718) 629-2900 or email District45@council.nyc.gov.

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:

Website:
housingconnect.nyc.gov/PublicWeb/details/5139
 
Email: District45@council.nyc.gov  
Phone: Call CM Louis staff at 718-629-2600  
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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. If you or someone you know is interested in applying, 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 my office at (718) 629-2900 or email District45@council.nyc.gov.

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:

Website:
housingconnect.nyc.gov/PublicWeb/details/5139
 
Email: District45@council.nyc.gov  
Phone: Call CM Louis staff at 718-629-2600  
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2024-DSS HRA CFC

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

More info at:

Website:
Download the list of active programs as of 8/2/2024
 
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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.

More info at:

Website:
www.nyc.gov/site/doh/services/rats-control-training.page
 
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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

More info at:

Website:
nycgovparks.org/about/health-and-safety-guide/cool-it-nyc
 
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