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Free English Classes for Immigrant New Yorkers!

Provided by:
Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs
Type:
Training and Education
Resource for:
Immigrants / Refugees / Asylum Seekers
Keywords:
English Language (ESOL)
The NYC Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs offers free beginner and intermediate English classes at over 60 centers across the five boroughs. Classes are open to all immigrant New Yorkers, regardless of immigration status or existing English ability. Participants receive practice materials, learn about immigrant rights and resources, and enjoy a welcoming community where they can safely practice English. Through award-winning We Speak NYC episodes, learners also explore city services, civic engagement, and much more.

More info at:

Website:
nyc.gov/wespeaknyc
 
Email: wespeaknyc@cityhall.nyc.gov  
Download:
Flyer
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The Brooklyn DA’s Office is offering a paid internship for high school juniors and seniors, with a weekly stipend of $150 (pro-rated if needed). Applicants must attend high school in Brooklyn and provide a one-page résumé, the latest transcript, working papers, and a personal essay. The application deadline is January 17, 2025. The winter session runs from February 18 to February 21, and the spring session from April 18 to April 18. More details, including full requirements, are available on the DA’s Office website. The link to apply is at the bottom of the linked page, under “To view and apply for high school internships for high school students.”

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Brooklyn DA's 2025 Internships for High School Students

Provided by:
Brooklyn District Attorney
Type:
Jobs and Internships
Resource for:
High School Students
Keywords:
Civics and Citizenship
The Brooklyn DA’s Office is offering a paid internship for high school juniors and seniors, with a weekly stipend of $150 (pro-rated if needed). Applicants must attend high school in Brooklyn and provide a one-page résumé, the latest transcript, working papers, and a personal essay. The application deadline is January 17, 2025. The winter session runs from February 18 to February 21, and the spring session from April 18 to April 18. More details, including full requirements, are available on the DA’s Office website. The link to apply is at the bottom of the linked page, under “To view and apply for high school internships for high school students.”
Deadline: January 17, 2025

More info at:

Website:
http://brooklynda.org/internships/
 
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Housing is your right. Let us give you access. Are you seeking housing assistance? BAC's GBHI program provides essential resources and services to help individuals who use substances and are in need of housing assistance. Services include: substance use treatment with a harm reduction approach, assistance in housing needs, mental health and substance use screening. Eligibility: individuals looking for housing support or assistance, individuals who engage in substance use. Contact: 2261 Church Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11226, gbhireferrals@bac-ny.org, 347-505-5519

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GBHI Program - Housing Assistance for Substance Users

Provided by:
Bridging Access to Care
Type:
Counseling  •  Health Services  •  Housing Assistance
Resource for:
Everyone / Anyone in Need
Keywords:
Housing  •  Substance Dependence
BAC's GBHI program provides essential resources and services to help individuals who use substances and are in need of housing assistance. Services include: substance use treatment with a harm reduction approach, assistance in housing needs, mental health and substance use screening. Eligibility: individuals looking for housing support or assistance, individuals who engage in substance use.

More info at:

Website:
www.bac-ny.org
 
Email: gbhireferrals@bac-ny.org  
Phone: 347-505-5519  
Address: 2261 Church Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11226  
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Do you have concerns about substance use and housing and don't know where to go? If you're between the ages of 18-25, join Tree Youth Services and reach your full potential. The program offers: support for substance use issues, housing support, referral to mental health and vocational services, tobacco cessation, harm reduction education and supplies, Hepatitis C, STI and HIV testing, support groups. Gift card rewards provided to participants. Metrocards distributed. Location: Flatbush Gardens, 3301 Foster Ave, Brookyn NY 11210. Contact: Treereferrals@bac-ny.org and 347-505-7373

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Tree Youth Services - Substance Use Assistance for Young Adults

Provided by:
Bridging Access to Care
Type:
Counseling  •  Health Services  •  Housing Assistance
Resource for:
Adults 18-26
Keywords:
Substance Dependence
Young adults aged 18-25 with concerns about substance use and housing can join Tree Youth Services and take advantage of the following offerings: support for substance use issues, housing support, referral to mental health and vocational services, tobacco cessation, harm reduction education and supplies, Hepatitis C, STI and HIV testing, and access to support groups. Plus gift card rewards and metrocards are distributed to participants.

More info at:

Website:
www.bac-ny.org
 
Email: treereferrals@bac-ny.org  
Phone: 347-505-7373  
Address: Flatbush Gardens: 3301 Foster Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11210  
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First Steps - Program for Substance Users

Provided by:
Bridging Access to Care
Type:
Counseling  •  Health Services  •  Housing Assistance
Resource for:
Everyone / Anyone in Need
Keywords:
Substance Dependence
First Steps is a supportive space for substance users that provides assistance managing substance user using a trauma-informed and harm reduction approach. Offerings include: individual counseling, support groups, social services, medication management and supporting housing referrals and resources.

More info at:

Website:
www.bac-ny.org
 
Email: FirstStepsReferral@bac-ny.org  
Phone: 347-505-5119  
Address: 2261 Church Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11226  
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YourPeer • Services for Unhoused and Unstably Housed Youth

Provided by:
Streetlives
Type:
Directory
Resource for:
High School Students  •  Homeless  •  Teenagers  •  Youth
Keywords:
Clothing  •  Food  •  Healthcare  •  Housing
YourPeer is a mobile-first web application designed to assist unhoused and unstably housed youth aged 16 to 24 in accessing vital services across New York City. Co-designed with input from the youth community, the platform provides a user-friendly experience to help users navigate and connect with over 2,500 peer-validated services at more than 1,300 locations citywide. By partnering with government agencies and service providers, YourPeer ensures its information remains accurate and up to date.

More info at:

Website:
yourpeer.nyc
 
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NYC Funds Finder - Loan and Grant Resources for Small Businesses

Provided by:
Department of Small Business Services (SBS)
Type:
Business Services  •  Directory
Resource for:
Business Owners
Keywords:
Business  •  Business Assistance  •  Business Financing
NYC Funds Finder, created by the NYC SBS and Next Street, is the city’s first free online funding platform for small businesses. With NYC Funds Finder, entrepreneurs can access custom lists of loans and grants, receive free one-on-one financial counseling, and get assistance with document preparation. The tool connects NYC’s small businesses, including women- and minority-owned businesses, to accessible financing options through trusted Community Development Financial Institutions and other responsible lenders

More info at:

Website:
nycfundsfinder.nextstreet.com
 
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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

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

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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:

Website:
www.doulaprogram.org
 
Email: atowler@doulaprogram.org  
Phone: 212-706-0398  
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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

More info at:

Website:
Mentee Registration
 
Email: teachingthebrain@gmail.com  
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