FREE AIR CONDITIONERS

Sunset Park Redevelopment Committee, Inc. is pleased to announce that we have partnered with Community Environmental Center for the distribution of FREE and energy efficient air conditioners available to Brooklyn Residents who meet the qualifications as outlined on the flyer. These air conditioners are limited in availability and on a first come, first serve basis. Please print and post the flyer in public places throughout the community and provide applications as available. Feel free to forward this announcement to your email distribution list. Otherwise, Brooklyn residents interested in receiving an application via email can send a request with their full contact information to KEEPCOOL2011@GMAIL.COM. In addition to offset the energy load of the air conditioner, qualifying households may also be eligible to receive an energy efficient refrigerator. *Funding for this program, is still under consideration Persons residing in all other boroughs should call 718-512-0580 for an application to be mailed to them or download it here If you have any questions feel free to call 718-492-8580 ext 21.

THE CROWN HEIGHTS FILM FESTIVAL - Call For Entries

We are currently accepting submissions for short films, animations, and artist films under 18min. Application is free. Submission Deadline: Aug 26, 2011 Please visit thecrownfilms.com for application form and submission instructions. The festival will run Oct 13-15, 2011 at FiveMyles Gallery, Brooklyn

SPRING 2012 WHITE HOUSE INTERNSHIP

The White House Internship Program is a reflection of President Obama’s commitment to provide young leaders an opportunity to strengthen their understanding of the Executive Office, develop their leadership skills and actively engage in public service. How to Apply: w w w. w h i t e h o u s e . g o v / i n t e r n s h i p s A completed application includes  two essays  three letters of recommendation  resume Deadline for the Spring Internship Program is September 11, 2011 Questions or concerns? Email: intern_application@whitehouse.gov

HEALTH INSURANCE OPPORTUNITY

You may qualify for health insurance for FREE or at little cost for your entire family with the New York State sponsored Family Health Plus, Child Health Plus and Medicaid Managed Care health insurance programs from UnitedHealthcare Community Plan. Find out today if you qualify by calling 1(800)493.4647 or Ms. Lakisha Holland at 917.392.9375.

Gardening Event & Affordable Housing

Celebrate Earth Day with the Young Friends of PACC The Pratt Area Community Council (PACC) invites you to join them for the third annual PACC Earth Day gardening event. After the gardening event, you'll have a chance to tour neighboring PACC affordable rental buildings. Saturday, April 23, 2011 9:30am - 1pm (Rain Date 4/30) 2 Spencer Pl. at the c/o of Hancock St. Bklyn To RSVP, call 718.522.2613 ext. 28

UPDATED BROOKLYN WORKFORCE CALENDAR

The Brooklyn Workforce Recruitment Calendar for the week of 12/6 is now available for download here. Health care (HHA, CNA, Direct Care Workers, Billerand Coders, LPN, RNs) dominate the open job inventory this week, but there are amply opportunities as well for trained security guards, retail sales associates and experienced food service workers. The exact job requirements for each employer is available to download here.

APPLY FOR A NEW YORKERS FOR BETTER NEIGHBORHOODS GRANT

Have a great idea for a community improvement project? Citizens Committee for New York City awards grants of $500 to $3,000 to volunteer-led groups for projects that bring neighbors together and have positive community impacts. Application deadline: January 31, 2011 Citizens Committee also offers Mollie Parnis Dress Up Your School Awards of $500 to $3,000 to support student-led projects that beautify schools or neighborhoods immediately surrounding schools. Application deadline: January 31, 2011 Past award recipients have transformed empty lots into community gardens, organized tenants to preserve low-income housing, increased access to fresh, locally grown food, and created projects that foster understanding and collaboration among youth. For more information, visit http://www.citizensnyc.org/grants.html.

CITIZENS COMMITTEE GRANT APPLICATION WORKSHOPS

Come to a Citizens Committee Grant Application Workshop to learn more about their grants and for a Q&A about the application. The next application deadline is January 31, 2011. Manhattan Tuesday, December 7, 6pm Just Food Offices 1155 Avenue of the Americas, 3rd Floor (between 44 and 45 Streets) Queens Thursday, December 9, 6:30pm Queens Borough Hall 120-55 Queens Boulevard Kew Gardens Please be sure to RSVP to Wole Oduye at (212) 822-9563 or email aoduye@citizensnyc.org. Stay tuned for workshops in other boroughs.

FREE FINANCIAL LITERACY COURSES

the Pratt Area Community Council is hosting FREE financial literacy courses just up Franklin Avenue at Lefferts Place this November, and registration is open now. Call 718-783-3549 or email Charrisse Smith at Charrisse_Smith {at} prattarea {dot} org for more information or to register. (via http://ilovefranklinave.blogspot.com/)

NYCFD RECRUITING FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN FIREFIGHTERS

Because of their previous discriminatory hiring practices, New York City Fire Department is under strict Federal court order to fix their numbers therefore NYFD is recruiting HEAVILY in the African-American communities in order to hire approximately 1,000 new firepersons in the next two years. College credit requirement has been waived. NYFD will hire persons with a high school diploma and will pay for these new hires to attend John Jay College to earn the required 60 credits. NYFD will be holding tutorials classes prior to the test to prep applicants in order to get the highest number of African Americans qualified as possible. Both men and women should apply. The base salary starts at approximately $48K and raises to $100K after 5 years. Excellent benefits, retirement, security and work schedules. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TO BE INFORMED ABOUT THE UPCOMING TEST (which will be given early next year).

FREE summer meals for KIDS

School is out, and FREE summer meals are in, from June 29th through August 27th. Any child 18 years old and under can enjoy a free, healthy, and great-tasting breakfast and lunch every weekday at hundreds of schools, pools, parks, New York City Housing Authority complexes, and other locations around New York City. No registration, documentation, or ID is required: your child doesn’t even need to be enrolled in public school to enjoy a delicious free meal. Breakfast will be served from 8:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m., and lunch will be served from 11:00 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Finding a summer meals site near you is easy: just call 311 to find a convenient location or click here to learn more about the program.

FREE IT TRAINING: Ages 18-24

Free IT Training: Ages 18-24.....internship opportunity If you know any one with a high school diploma or a GED who are between the ages of 18-24 yrs old and have an interest in IT. Refer them to this site http://www.yearup.org to learn more about this free program. This program asks for a 1 year commitment between the hours of 8:30 am and 5:00 pm. They provide the student with a stipend and after six months, internships at companies such as Freddie Mac and AOL to name a few.

NYC HISTORIC PROPERTIES FUND

Funding Historic Restorations Crow Hill has been designated a historic district and therefore property owners wishing to make historic renovations may qualify for the Historic Properties Fund which offers low-interest loans and project management assistance to owners of historic residential, non-profit, religious, and commercial properties throughout the City – mostly in low- to moderate-income communities. Since 1982, the Historic Properties Fund has assisted over 200 buildings. It is one of the largest, private revolving loan funds in the country used exclusively for historic preservation. visit their website for more information

SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM

The program is open to NYC residents 14 to 24 years old. The deadline for applications will be May 21, 2010. http://www.nyc.gov/html/dycd/html/home/home.shtml SYEP 2010 Application(pdf)

YOUNG PROPLE: EARN $$$ HELPING CHCA

For our March meeting, we are going to distribute fliers to all the homes in our neighborhood
and we are looking for young people to help us.

There will be 6 routes:

1. Pacific/Dean/Bergen between Franklin & Bedford
2. St. Marks & Prospect between Franklin & Bedford
3. Park Place & Sterling between Franklin & Bedford
4. Lincoln & St Johns (inc, St Charles & St Frances) between Franklin & Bedford
5. Franklin Avenue between Eastern Pkwy & Atlantic (residential only)
6. North side of Eastern Pkway and both sides of Bedford between Eastern Pkwy & Bergen (residential only)

This can be done ANY TIME between Saturday March 6th - Tuesday March 10th

We are paying $15/route to any RESPONSIBLE 16-22 year old

To respond please send an email to: chca@crowhillcommunity.org with the following information:

1. your name
2. your age
3. your contact number
4. how you heard about this (referred by, website, etc)
5. preferred route (can ask for more than one)

Calling All Crown Heights Artists

Nostrand Park has started featuring artists on their blog; click to submit your info

CENSUS 2010 JOBS AVAILABLE

Census 2010 jobs available: $18.75/hour To schedule a test to qualify Call Community Board 8 Ms. Michelle George (718) 467-5574

High School Internship

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send email to CrownHeightsHistory@gmail.com

November Events

CLICK HERE to find out more about the events and opportunities listed below This information brought to you by our friends at Citizens Committee of NY Block transformation grant deadline is November 30th! Group Structure workshop is on November 14th. Fiscal Sponsorship workshop is on November 24th. Tenants & Neighbors fact sheets on tenants’ rights available online! Credit Card Management/Identity Theft Prevention workshop is in December. Foreclosure Prevention workshops in Brooklyn are on November 7th and 21st. Office of Rent Administration public hearing is on November 6th. Rights of Way: New Politics of Movement in New York City? event in Manhattan is on November 12th. Free H1N1 Flu Vaccinations in Queens. “Food, Inc.” documentary screening and panel discussion is on November 19th. Bronx Green-Up workshops are scheduled throughout the month. Check out the event calendars of Just Food, Green Thumb, and CENYC. Participate in community events at the New York Public Library or your local library!

Block Transformation Grants

Citizens Committee for New York City is pleased to announce a new block transformation grants program. Awardees will receive a $500 cash grant along with expedited support from city agencies for block improvements such as cleaning up a vacant lot, replacing worn out litter baskets, removing graffiti, and replacing worn out street signs. Application deadline: Monday, November 30, 2009. Application forms can be downloaded here: http://www.citizensnyc.org/projects/love_your_nyc_block.html For more information, please contact: Scott Codey at 212-829565/scodey@citizensnyc.org Alicia Rouault at 212-822-9558/arouault@citizensnyc.org