Human Services Comm.
NYPD Gun Buyback Program
Wednesday, January 18th, 2012
The 70th Precinct is encouraging people from all over Brooklyn to take advantage of a gun buyback program that’s coming up in Brooklyn North.
On Saturday, January 28, the 77th Precinct is hosting the program at the Bedford Central Presbyterian Church, located at 1200 Dean Street at Nostrand. The cash-for-guns program will exchange $200 bank card for operable handguns and $20 bank card for operable rifles and shotguns.
For more information, call the 70th Precinct Community Affairs Office at 718-851-5557
NYC Prescription Discount Program
Wednesday, January 18th, 2012
NYC Prescription Discount Card
All New York City residents and visitors are invited to take advantage of the city’s discount prescription program. No paperwork required. All are automatically qualified. Simply visit the Big Apple Rx website, call 311 or call 1-800-697-6974 to receive your new card start saving on your prescriptions.
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Free Community Tax Assistance
Wednesday, January 18th, 2012
Tax Aid Schedule
Saturdays 10am- 2pm
Free Tax Return Preparation.
No Appointments. Walk-Ins Only.
February 11, 18, 25
March 3, 10, 24, 31
April 7 & 14
Free Pre-K, Registration through 1/31/2012
Wednesday, December 28th, 2011 
United Cerebral Palsy of New York is offering extended registration for their free Universal Pre-K program through January 31, 2012. The UCP center is located at 160 Lawrence Avenue in Brooklyn and offers a free, high-quality, family friendly learning environment for all children. The UCP program has been in operation locally for over 60 years. All classes are taught by NYS certified teachers and assistants and the center features many additional amenities such as technology enhanced classrooms, an indoor pool and indoor and outdoor play spaces.
If you are interested or would like to refer someone to the program, please contact Project Connect at projectconnect@ucpnyc.org or call Jaqueline Lucas, the director of the Brooklyn Children’s Program at 1-877-827-2666. Spanish translation is available. You can also visit UCP’s website to find out more about the many additional available programs offered at www.ucpnyc.org 
Veteran’s Hiring Event, Jan. 19, 2012
Wednesday, December 21st, 2011America Works MOVA Hiring Event Flier
HOPE 2012: The NYC Street Survey
Monday, December 19th, 2011
ONE NIGHT. 3,000 NEW YORKERS. LET’S MAKE IT COUNT.
ONE NIGHT… On January 30, 2012, from 10:30pm to 4am, the NYC Department of Homeless Services will conduct the Homeless Outreach Population Estimate (HOPE). We need thousands of volunteers to canvass parks, subways, and other public spaces to count the number of people living unsheltered in the city. Just one night of your time will help us collect vital information that is used by outreach teams to help homeless people leave the streets for a better life.
3,000 NEW YORKERS NEEDED…The information gathered by volunteers during HOPE 2011 is critical to our ongoing efforts, but we need your help to make it possible. We need more than 3,000 volunteers, who are 18 years-old or older, to give just one night of their time to help count the number of New Yorkers living on city streets. We will provide you with all the training you will need to conduct the survey on the night of HOPE plus a quick, convenient online orientation when you register to give you the basics.
Registration and information for the event is online on the HOPE website. You can also call 212-607-5366 for more information. Volunteers are needed throughout the city, so there are multiple volunteer sites in all five boroughs and all volunteers will be trained. Everyone will start and end the night at the volunteer site they choose. Please encourage friends, family and colleagues who may be interested in volunteering.
Human Services Committee Meeting
Monday, November 7th, 2011Join Community Board 14′s Human Services Committee on Wednesday, November 9th at 7:00 pm at CB14′s office – 810 East 16th Street. Learn more about Senior Services and Programs and Food Services and Programs in our community. Representatives from Department for the Aging and from FoodBank NYC will present information and updates and to answer your questions.
Start Your Own Business! Apply for a NYC Green Cart Permit
Friday, March 11th, 2011
Would you like to start your own business? There are over 200 NYC Green Cart permits available in Brooklyn! Green Carts are mobile food stands that exclusively sell fresh fruits and vegetables in the areas that need them most. Tell everyone you know, including your clients, customers, and friends that a new Green Cart permit application waiting list will open in April! The NYC Green Carts staff is available to speak to your staff or organization about how to apply for a Green Cart permit and answer all your questions.
What’s the first step? Apply for a mobile food vending license. All the information you need is also on our website at www.nyc.gov/greencarts. If you have questions, email Peggy Leggat, the Green Carts Outreach Coordinator- mleggat@health.nyc.gov.
The NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene will be attending the Board’s upcoming Human Services Committee meeting on Thursday, March 31, 2011 at 7 PM to discuss this topic in further detail.
Changes to Food Stamp Center Serving CB14 Residents
Friday, January 29th, 2010Effective April 1, 2010, the NYC Human Resources Administration/Division of Food Stamps Services (DFSS) will be retaining a full service Food Stamp Center at 2865 West 8th Street, renaming it the F22 Coney Island Food Stamp Center and expand the territory it covers. As a result of this action:
- Coney Island F22 will serve eligible applicants/participants who reside in the following zip codes: 11204, 11214, 11218-11220, 11223, 11224, 11228-11230 and 11235
- In the middle of February 2010, HRA/DFSS will arrange for HRA’s Management Information Systems (MIS to send the Notice of Change of Center to Food Stamp participants with active cases in the above-stated zip codes.
H1N1 Influenza: What You Need to Know
Monday, October 5th, 20091. What is H1N1 influenza?
Like regular, seasonal flu, H1N1 influenza (swine flu) is a respiratory (lung) infection. It causes fever and a cough or sore throat that can last a week or more. Some people also get diarrhea and vomiting.
2. How serious is it?
H1N1 caused some severe illness last spring. But the great majority of infections (more…)
Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption Program (SCRIE)
Thursday, October 1st, 2009The Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE) and the Disability Rent Increase Exemption (DRIE) Programs offer eligible seniors, who live in rent controlled or rent stabilized apartments or certain residential hotel units, to receive an exemption from paying future increases in their rent.
For SCRIE eligibility, applicants must:
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Be 62 years of age or older;
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Rent an apartment that is rent controlled, rent stabilized or hotel stabilized;
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Have an annual household income of $29,000 or less;
For applications received in 2009, income eligibility is established by the applicant’s income from calendar year 2008; and -
Pay more than one-third of the household’s net monthly income for rent.
For more information on applying for SCRIE, visit the Department of Finance’s website.
CB14 Organizes Successful Holiday Food Drive For Local Pantries
Tuesday, December 16th, 2008Almost 200 pounds of food donated for community residents, from community residents
Community Board 14 has concluded its Holiday Food Drive, collecting almost 200 pounds of food from community residents to be distributed among food pantries within Flatbush and Midwood. (more…)
CB14 Holiday Food Drive: Help Feed A Neighbor
Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008Join Community Board 14 in supporting our local food pantries so no one goes hungry this holiday season!
Here’s how you can help:
Bring 1 item of non-perishable food to our next meeting on Monday, December 8th, in P.S. 249 (Caton Ave. & Marlborough Rd.) at 7:30 PM or drop it off at the Board office (810 East 16th Street) during office hours (weekdays between 10 AM and 4 PM).
* All items will be donated to food pantries within Community District 14 *
Download our flyer and help us spread the word!