VIP community workshops
July 29, 2010
The American Family Community Services was established to provide an Educational services and Social Services Counseling with the mission to increase the functioning and self-sufficient of the individuals, families, youth, and adults population from diverse cultural background to the residents of the New York City, and the New York State… Continue Reading »
JOBS JOBS JOBS - NO COLLEGE NECESSARY $48k - $100k
NEW YORK CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT IS RECRUITING FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN FIREPERSONS. Because of their previous discriminatory hiring practices, New York City Fire Department is under strict Federal court order to fix their numbers, with the quickness. Hence, NYFD is recruiting HEAVILY in the African-American communities in order to hire approximately… Continue Reading »
Strengthening Families: How Can Child Support Help?
July 23, 2010
Dear Colleague, Please mark your calendars for Thursday, October 14, 2010 to attend - Strengthening Families: How Can Child Support Help?, a policy conference sponsored by the New York City Office of Child Support Enforcement, The Future of Children project, a collaboration of Princeton University and the Brookings Institution, and… Continue Reading »
Intake Coordinator-Mentor Case Aide
July 19, 2010
(2) Job Openings: Temporary Youth Recruiter & Intake Coordinator-Mentor Case Aide Organization: Youth At Risk, Inc. Department: Fatherhood Program, New York, NY Salary: Compensate with experience FT Regular Job Description Overview: The Temporary Youth Recruiter is responsible for managing and coordinating multiple aspects of the Fatherhood Program, pertaining specifically with… Continue Reading »
Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus is coming to the Coney Island Boardwalk!!!
The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey(tm) Circus will be coming to Coney Island, NY from June 17 to September 6, 2010 with a brand new show on the boardwalk on 21st Street and Surf Avenue. We are offering a special discount for your organization/company for groups of 15 or… Continue Reading »
Celebrating 25 Years of EARS
July 15, 2010
Annual Teens Conference, August 5th, 2010 9:30-3:30
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* Live DJ
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Spence Chapin/Foster Care Adoption Support Presents Pre-Adoption Kids Groups!
These three-session groups will give kids an opportunity to meet with other foster children their age and to share their thoughts feelings, and questions about their upcoming adoption. Parents will meet in separate groups at the same time. These groups will occur over three days; Thursday August 5th, Thursday August… Continue Reading »
NYS Court Officer’s Test
The New York State Court Officer's Test is out and has to be filed by July 31, 2010. If you know anyone looking for a great job, encourage them to apply. This test is given every four years, so do not hesitate. By the way, there is no age limit… Continue Reading »
Free legal consultation for domestic violence survivors
Join us for a Professional Development Conference in Manhattan!
Please join us for Strong Roots Last a Lifetime: Cultivating Effective Parenting Education on August 4, 2010, in Manhattan he New York State Parenting Education Partnership is offering a series of professional development days across New York State. The Strong Roots Last a Lifetime Professional Development Series includes: Keynote by… Continue Reading »
2010 HEAP Cooling Component
2010 HEAP Cooling Component Eligibility Requirements for those with ongoing medical conditions Continue Reading »
Free Legal Clinic for Victims of Immigration Fraud
Free Legal Clinic for Victims of Immigration Fraud is being held on July 18, 2010
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Scholarships for African-American Students
July 12, 2010
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR AFRICAN-AMERICAN STUDENTS: Even if you do not have a college-aged child at home, please share this with someone who does, and to anyone and everyone that comes to mind. Though there are a number of companies and organizations that have donated money for scholarships to African Americans, a… Continue Reading »
SUMMER FUN 2010
July 07, 2010
Free Summer Activities NY & NJ, please see attachment for fun activities in your area! Continue Reading »
Preventive Services Funding is Restored
July 01, 2010
Due to your hard work and advocacy efforts over the past few months, the New York City Council restored $11.697 million in funding to restore 2,900 preventive services slots in the FY 2011 NYC Adopted Budget!
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Informational Forums on Becoming a Foster Parent!
June 25, 2010
The Informational Forums are to invite prospective foster parents and adoptive parents to come out and talk with NYC Administration for Children’s Services staff and provider agencies to learn about becoming a licensed foster or adoptive parent to NYC children.
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Exciting Opportunity for Youth
June 11, 2010
Youth Leadership, Empowerment and Advocacy Program (Youth LEAP) -- an exciting after school program that engages youth as peer advocates for other young people in communities throughout New York City. We bring together a group of 15-20 teens from all over the City to serve as leaders in their communities… Continue Reading »
Let’s call an End to Human Trafficking
June 09, 2010
The multi-media campaign called “Let’s Call an End to Human Trafficking,” features silhouettes of everyday people who may be affected by trafficking. Human trafficking is a horrible crime that involves the recruiting, transporting, selling, or buying of people for the purpose of various forms of exploitation. These victims are often… Continue Reading »
Summer Youth Employment deadline extended
May 26, 2010
We are pleased to inform you that the deadline for applying to the NYC Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) has been extended through Friday, May 28, 2010. Please help spread the word to young people and parents in your community to encourage them to apply today.
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Stride Summer Camp
May 18, 2010
This summer we are offering a camp program at the Houston Street Center for youth ages 8-14.
We have already started enrollment and it is filling up quickly. Please contact us with any questions. stride@universitysettlement .org
Chinese and Spanish flyers are available.
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American Family NY - DV Workshop
May 14, 2010
The American Family Community Services was established to provide an Educational services and Social Services Counseling with the mission to increase the functioning and self-sufficient of the individuals, families, youth, and adults population from diverse cultural background to the residents of the New York City, and the New York State… Continue Reading »
CCEP Summit on Education
May 11, 2010
Community Conversations in Education Summit 2010 40,000 public school teachers were surveyed by the Gates Foundation and Scholastic Inc., while 500 community members attended CCEP lead forums on education throughout the city between 2008-2010 facilitated by NYC Mission Society. Community board chairs, City Council members, business owners, non -profit executives,… Continue Reading »
Hiring Event at the Brooklyn Public L!brary-Coney Island Branch
May 06, 2010
Friday, May 7th, 2010, 10:00am-2:00pm. Coney Island Public Library, 1901 Mermaid Ave. Brooklyn, NY Come with updated resumes (electronic and paper)/Picture ID and meet with staff from Workforce 1 staff who will be screening/registering applicants for positions in security, restaurant, and sales among others. Come in interview attire and speak… Continue Reading »
Parenting Workshops
Prospect Family Support Center is offering Parenting Workshops beginning May 19th 2010, please call to register, limited child care available.
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Register Today!! Access for Young Women: 11th Annual Youth Leadership Conference
Access for Young Women (AFYW) Invites You to Attend Our 11th Annual Leadership Conference Saturday, May 22, 2010 10:00-4:30pm at Queens Community House 108-25 62nd Drive, Forest Hills, NY 11375 *Activities and presentations celebrating girl's leadership *Fun and informative workshops on issues including self-esteem, women's health, technology, and the media… Continue Reading »
“A FREE PROM DRESS GIVEAWAY”
May 05, 2010
A FREE PROM DRESS GIVEAWAY on SATURDAY, MAY 8, 2010 12:00-3:00PM @SAMUEL J. TILDEN H.S. 5800 TILDEN AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11203 (BTW E. 58ST AND E59ST)
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City Partners with 10 Financial Institutions to Create Safe & Affordable Banking Account
April 30, 2010
The NYC Department of Consumer Affairs’ Office of Financial Empowerment (OFE) would like to partner with the New York Immigration Coalition to help New Yorkers transition from using high-cost fringe financial services to a safe and affordable banking account. Working with ten financial institutions, OFE has launched the NYC SafeStart… Continue Reading »
Open House @ New York Foundling
April 28, 2010
We would like your assistance in putting the word out for our May 2010 Open House(s) for prospective foster parents.
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FCN 2010 Citywide Symposium: Building Bridges: Preconception Health and Adolescents
April 21, 2010
Preparing for Wellness: The Federation of County Networks and its partners are very excited about its Annual Citywide Symposium: Building Bridges: Preconception Health and Adolescents -- Preparing for Wellness scheduled for Tuesday, April 27, 2010, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM at the New York Academy of Medicine. We have an… Continue Reading »
Apprenticeships//Internship//Job Fair..
April 20, 2010
HON. CYRUS R. VANCE, JR. MANHATTAN DISTRICT ATTORNEY ANNOUNCES THE LEGAL BOUND PROGRAM 2010 SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM The Manhattan District Attorney's Office invites High School juniors and seniors to apply for the 2010 SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM. To apply, students must reside in Manhattan. Qualified students should send a resume and… Continue Reading »
America Works Re-entry Study
Chantell Ellison from America Works is in need of our support. America Works is providing reentry services for individuals that have been released from incarceration 6 months or lest. America Works is conducting a study regarding this population as to whether or not employment reduces recidivism. Continue Reading »
Summer Youth Employment Program Info Session
DYCD will soon be releasing the SYEP applications for summer of 2010. Please come to an informational session meeting hosted by ACS to meet the vulnerable youth provider agencies and to learn more about the SYEP application process for the upcoming summer.
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FC Informational Forum
April 19, 2010
Join the Administration for Children Services (ACS) staff and our provider agencies to learn about becoming a foster parent to a NYC child or a Teen mother. Continue Reading »
Creating an Inclusive Society: The Role and Responsibility of Ethnic and Local Media
April 16, 2010
The Queens Forum in conjunction with the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs’ Immigrant Heritage Week, invites you to a conference on
Creating an Inclusive Society: The Role & Responsibility of Ethnic and Local Media
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Queens Kinship Resource Fair
Lutheran Social Services of New York is collaborating with the Kincare Task Force of NYC and the Kincare Coalition of NY State to have a Kinship Resource Fair in Queens. At this point, they are looking for a location, but have a tentative date which is May 14, 2010.
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2nd Annual N.Y.C. Healthy Teen Relationships Conference
April 14, 2010
Conference to be held: Friday May 21, 2010 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. @ ACS Children’s Center 492 First Avenue New York, NY 10016 Free Admission for teens REGISTRATION REQUIRED Registration Forms Available Early April For Teens & Service Providers, Breakfast and Lunch will be provided. Media has been used… Continue Reading »
NYC Parks Department - Street Games & Bringing Classic Back Art Competition
On Saturday, April 17th the NYC Parks Department will be hosting their third annual Street Games. The event is Free and open to the public for kids of all ages. The event is being held at Thomas Jefferson Park (114th Street and Park Ave, Manhattan) from 11:00A.M.-4:00P.M. The event includes… Continue Reading »
Get Connected Youth Conference
April 13, 2010
You are invited to join us at the Seventh Annual “Get Connected” Uptown Youth Conference!
Saturday, April 24th, 9:00am – 3:00pm Minisink Beacon Center , Wadleigh Secondary School 215 West 114th Street at Adam Clayton Powell Blvd
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Workers Memorial Day Event
Saturday, April 24, 2010 Day of Remembrance and Empowerment NYCOSH Safety & Health Immigrant Workers Council invites you to join us on this date to “Mourn for the death of workers and fight for the living” in an event to share our concerns about hazardous work conditions. Learn how to… Continue Reading »
Rally to Save Preventive Services
April 08, 2010
Rally to Save Preventive Services Monday, April 12, 2010 at City Hall 10a.m. - 12p.m.
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Uncommon Charter Schools Applications
March 31, 2010
Uncommon Schools are opening up new charter schools in the East New York area Continue Reading »
Free Dental Exams
March 24, 2010
The NYU College of Dentistry will be giving free dental exams again this year! Continue Reading »
$1,000 Grant Opportunity!
March 19, 2010
Do you know a young person who is making a difference in Brooklyn? We would like to help them in a modest way.
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Job Postings
February 24, 2010
Interviewer (Clinical) III, Family and Social Medicine - Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University The Interviewer performs community outreach, providing information on University studies and enrolling patients when appropriate. Additionally, the incumbent will provide referrals to services in the community Responsibilities include: >Performs outreach in the community to… Continue Reading »
Anger Management, Parenting Skills, and Domestic Violence Workshops
February 19, 2010
Dear Friend/Colleague: Please be warmly invited “Every Child Matters and Every Parent Matters” Anger Management, Parenting Skills, and Domestic violence workshops will be conducted in English and Spanish on weekdays and weekends ONLY New Classes Begin February 27th, 2010 Registration began Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010. Both (AM) and (PS) programs… Continue Reading »
Riverbank State Park College Fair
Invite a young person to the 13th Annual NYS Office of Parks, Recreation & Historical Preservation College Fair. The event is open to Middle School and High School students seeking to pursue a degree from a Junior or Senior College, including Masters’ programs and trade schools. 60-plus national colleges and… Continue Reading »
NYC Kincare Coalition
Do You Need Financial Help to Raise Your Grandchild? Apply for the Non-Parent Caregiver Grant (Also called the Child-Only Grant Continue Reading »
Help Distribute 2010 Tax Season Information
The New York City Department of Consumer Affairs Office of Financial Empowerment (OFE) is once again leading the nation’s largest Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) campaign bringing together governmental agencies, not for profits, community organizations and corporations to spread the word about this important benefit for low-income New Yorkers and… Continue Reading »
Career Exploration and Job Readiness Training for summer- 2010 for youth
January 12, 2010
150 young people (ages 16-21 who are in High School, GED or College) will participate in career exploration and job readiness for four months. At the end of four months, 40-45 work eligible young people, will be selected to participate in a Gap Inc. internship with Gap and Old Navy.… Continue Reading »
Take a Stand Stop Gun Violence Now!
January 06, 2010
Voices In Action Against Youth Violence, Parents United To Rally Against Gun-Violence Elimination (PURGE), and Calvary Fellowship A.M.E. Church
Invite you to join us for a Community Speak-Out as we unite to step up and take a stand to stop gun violence now!!! Continue Reading »
ATL Internship Overview 2010 (3) for Brooklyn Young Mothers
December 15, 2009
Who We Are The Brooklyn Young Mothers’ Collective (BYMC) provides disadvantaged young mothers with the vision to plan and the tools to build their futures. We encourage our members to actively engage in improving their lives. BYMC provides after-school programs, education support and advocacy as well as legal information services… Continue Reading »
Harvard University Announcement
November 10, 2009
Harvard University announced over the weekend that from now on undergraduate students from low-income families will pay no tuition. In making the announcement, Harvard's president Lawrence H. Summers said, "When only ten percent of the students in elite higher education come from families in the lower half of the income… Continue Reading »
Hunter College: Autism Intervention Study
November 06, 2009
Hunter College: Autism Intervention Study is currently offering a free 12 week home-based early intervention for children at risk for autism, as part of Autism Speaks' Toddler Treatment Network
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Theater Production: Death of a Dream
October 23, 2009
The Death of a Dream, an innovative, off-Broadway production, premieres on October 23th through November 8th, at The Roy Arias Theater Center on 43rd Street and 8th Avenue. The play offers an intimate look inside the lives of three victims of domestic violence. Written by Nancy Genova, a survivor of… Continue Reading »
Fall Resource Fair for Kincaregivers
October 15, 2009
The Brooklyn Grandparents' Coalition & Long Island University's Department of Social Work, The NYC Dept. for the Aging, Grandparents Resource Center Present: Fall Resource Fair for Kincaregivers Wellness: Nutrition info, Cookshop, Tai Chi & Stretching Demonstrations, Diabetes & Blood Pressure Screenings. New Info: Benefits, Mentors for Youth and Family Programs.… Continue Reading »
The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (LPPP)
Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (LPPP) is offering a 1-Day free training course on lead safety, remodeling, repair and painting in English and Spanish. Continue Reading »
Community Partnership Initiative Hiring for a Experienced Web Site Consultant
October 09, 2009
The Community Partnership Intiative is currently looking for an experienced, creative and assertive Web Site Consultant. Continue Reading »
Fall Resource Fair for Kincaregivers
October 02, 2009
The Brooklyn Grandparents’ Coalition & Long Island University’s Department of Social Work,
NYC Dept. For the Aging, Grandparents Resource Center Presents
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Open Registration for Employment Training & GED Program
Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow (OBT) is now registering for the Youth Employment Training and GED Program. About OBT: The mission is to help disadvantaged populations recognize their own self-worth, and advance towards self-sufficiency and financial security through employment and training, academic reinforcement, improved life skills, job placement, and support… Continue Reading »
Low-Cost Food Services for Families
October 01, 2009
Angel Food Minisitries is a "nationwide program offering low cost food relief to anyone in need" You can purchase a food order for $30.00 on a monthly basis. The East New York site is provided by Hope Christian Center at 369 New Lots Avenue, near Pennsylvania Avenue.
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Family Development Training
September 24, 2009
Kingsborough Community College and the City University of New York present "Family Development Training" • Do you want the families you work with to succeed? • Do you want to rekindle your passion for your work? If the answer to these questions is “yes,” the Family Development Training and Credentialing… Continue Reading »
CPI Family Appreciation Day
September 03, 2009
It was a day of perfect summer fun on August 126th for more than 900 children and adults enjoying the Lake Compounce amusement park in Bristol, Connecticut. The event took place through the planning and effort of Children’s Services’ Community Partnership Initiatives (CPI). The group traveled on 21 buses… Continue Reading »
