Saturday, February 12, 2011

Free Help For Homeowners

Free help for homeowners every Wednesday 2:00pm

Learn More About:
Foreclosure Prevention
Mortgage Check-up
Home Heating Programs
Tax Credits
Home Improvement Grants/Loans

Flatbush Development Corporation
1616 Newkirk Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11226

(718) 859 - 3800 ext 213
Please call to register

Friday, February 11, 2011

Know Your Rights As a Tenant!

Assemblyman Karim Camara presents
Tenants' Housing Assistance Forum

Thursday February 24, 2011
6:00om - 8:00pm
Saint Gabriel's Senior Center
331 Hawthorne St
(Nostrand & New York Aves)
Brooklyn, NY 11225

Representatives from the following agencies & organizations will be in attendance:
* Brooklyn Housing & Family Services
* NYC Department of Finance SCRIE Program
* Division of Housing & Community Renewal (DHCR)
* New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA)
* Housing Preservation & Development (HPD)
* National Grid

Come learn about your rights as a tenant & voice your concerns!

Seating is limited please call the district office at (718) 771- 3105 to RSVP

Sunday, February 6, 2011

Save The Date

Join the Hanson Place Seventh Day Adventist Church as they honor New York 
State Assembly Member Hakeem Jeffries and Olanike Alabi as "Black Achievers" 
in honor of Black History Month. 

11am, Saturday, February 12
Hanson Place Seventh Day Adventist Church

88 Hanson Pl. 
Bklyn 

Pastor: Melwyn A. Bob Mounter 


Thursday, January 13, 2011

Celebrating the Legacy of
Dr. Martin Luther King


Celebration of the Life & Times of
Dr. Martin Luther King  
The First Baptist Church of Crown Heights invites you to a Celebration of the Life & Times of Dr. Martin Luther King 
 
Sunday, January 16, 2011
10:30am
First Baptist Church of Crown Heights
450 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn
Keynote Speaker: Honorable Edolphus Towns, Member of Congress
10th Congressional District
Senior Pastor:  Clarence Norman, Sr.
 
25th Annual Brooklyn Tribute to
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  
The Office of the Brooklyn Borough President, The Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) and Medgar Evers College present the 25th Annual Brooklyn Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
 
Monday January 17, 2010
10:30 am
Free!  First Come, First Seated
BAM
30 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn
There will be musical performances by the Persuasions and the Rev. Timothy Wright Memorial Choir.  Keynote Speaker: Walter Mosley, novelist and social commentator

Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Service
Emmanuel Baptist Church invites you to their annual Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Service
 
Monday, January 17, 2010
10am - 12 noon
Emmanuel Baptist Church 
279 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 
Keynote Speaker: James A. Joseph, Former Ambassador to South Africa
Senior Pastor: Anthony L. Trufant


Save Our Streets Job Openings

Save Our Streets (SOS) is currently hiring for three positions; a program coordinator for the new initiative, "Youth Organizing to Save Our Streets,"  a graphic designer, and a violence interrupter. The deadline to apply is January 15th. Job descriptions are available on the SOS blog, http://soscrownheights.blogspot.com/. Please help SOS find the ideal candidates by forwarding the job descriptions widely.

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Mulchfest Tree Recycling

Recycle your tree at New York City
Dept. of Parks & Recreation's MULCHFEST

Bring your Christmas trees to select locations around Brooklyn on
Saturday & Sunday, Jan 8th & 9th, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.

For a list of sites or more information visit
http://www.nycgovparks.org/services/mulchfest/mulchfest.html#parks.

Adult & Continuing Education Opportunities

The Brooklyn Adult Learning Center offers lifelong learning and the development of problem solving skills through a continuum of services, including Adult Basic Education, English for Speakers of Other Languages, High School Equivalency, and Career and Technical Education.  
 
For more information, visit http://schools.nyc.gov/ChoicesEnrollment/AdultEd/default.htm

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

CASH FOR GUNS PROGRAM

Cash for Guns
Saturday December 11, 2010
Drop off-sites open: 11am - 5pm

The New York City Police Department in corporation with the Brooklyn Clergy Coalition to Reduce Violent Crime will be hosting a "Cash For Guns" buyback program.

Turn in a weapon and receive a $200 bank card for an operable handgun or $20 bank card for an operable rifles or shotgun. No questions asked!

Drop-off sites:
First Baptist Church of Brownsville
357 Chester St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
Bishop A.D. Lyon, Pastor
718 - 498 - 1074

Southern Baptist Church
820 Stanley Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11207
Rev. Clarence Williams, Pastor
718 - 272 - 4848

The flyer containing all the pertinent information can be downloaded and easily printed and displayed in highly visible locations. Also available to download is a list of frequently asked questions.

Remember every gun taken off the streets is one less gun that can be used in the commission of a violent crime against you or a loved one. So please encourage your congregants, community leaders and board members to spread the word about this very important event. Together we can make a difference.


VILLAGE ALLIANCE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JOB OPENING



The Village Alliance Business Improvement District is now hiring for the Executive Director position. Download the job description here.

To apply, submit a cover letter accompanied by a resume and a one-page writing sample electronically to mdresner@vno.co. On the subject line enter “Executive Director Position. Do not contact the BID office directly regarding this employment opportunity.

Monday, December 6, 2010

FREE WORKSHOP ON STRATEGIES FOR REDUCING DEBT

BridgeStreet Development Corporation is hosting a free workshop:
Strategies for Reducing Debt
Thursday, December 9, 2010
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

At this workshop you will learn:
  • About options available when you are faced with overwhelming credit card debt
  • Explore the pros and cons of working with a non profit credit counseling agency to consolidate your debt
  • Why Debt Reduction Agencies can be dangerous
  • To manage retirement loans and student loan repayment options when facing a hardship
For free registration, call 718.636.7596 Ext 14
Seating is limited.