Dear neighbors,
This week, we're announcing our Holiday Toy Drive!
We're accepting unused, unwrapped gifts at our district office through December 18 for our toy giveaway at Full Gospel Assembly on December 21st. Donated toys will go to families in need this holiday season. Drop off toys anytime at our district office, Monday through Thursday from 10:00 - 6:00 and Fridays from 10:00 - 3:00.
Plus, with the holidays coming up, there's lots of opportunities in the community to celebrate and give back -- scroll through to check them out!
Full Gospel Assembly's Pantry Unit is hosting a Thanksgiving luncheon tomorrow, November 20th from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. at 131 Sullivan Pl. It is open to the public, photo ID required.
Teachers: submit K-6 students' creative work to the New York Senate's Thanksgiving Day Showcase! The New York Senate is accepting student submissions of essays, art, and poetry to be included in the Senate's annual Thanksgiving Day Showcase. Submissions are due by November 25, 2019 and are limited to grades K-6. The piece should respond to the question, "What are you thankful for this year?" Click here for more information and to make your submission.
The Healthy Aging and Caregiving Conference is on Thursday, November 21, 12:30 - 4:30pm (Russ Berrie Medical Science Pavilion, 1150 St. Nicholas Avenue, NY, NY 10032) Hear from experts in the field of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. There will be workshops on health, safety, and wellness for people living with dementia. The conference is free and includes lunch. To register, call 877-577-9337 or email carenyc@scsny.org.
Join us at our Thanksgiving Celebration! Join us to celebrate Thanksgiving and give thanks for our many blessings! There will be lunch, a turkey giveaway, performances and more. Saturday, November 23rd from 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Kings County Hospital (451 Clarkson Ave, T Building, 2nd Floor Auditorium, Brooklyn, NY 11203). Co-sponsored by Assembly Member Diana C. Richardson. RSVP today at this link!
We still have rain barrels at our district office! Come pick one up at your convenience. As a reminder, our office is open from Monday through Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
There will be a Thanksgiving Lunch on Thanksgiving Day, November 28th, 12:00 p.m. at full Gospel Assembly (131 Sullivan Pl, open to the public).
Also on Thanksgiving Day, our office is co-hosting a Senior Thanksgiving Celebration with the offices of Assembly Member Latrice Walker and Council Member Alicka Ampry-Samuel at the R.D. Brown Senior Center (Thursday, 11/28 from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., 1630 St. Marks Avenue, Between Thomas Boyland St. & Eastern Parkway).
Free flu shots will be available Saturday, December 7 from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the Office of Council Member Carlos Menchaca (4417 4th Avenue).
The Caribbean Women's Health Association is hiring an HIV Outreach worker who speaks Haitian Creole. Their contact information is here.
The Department of Homes and Community Renewal is hiring: HCR is hiring Provisional Rent Examiner 2s. More info is available at their website here.
Free resources for families with young people with disabilities: INCLUDEnyc is a 36-year old non-profit organization helping over 9,000 young people with any disability ages 0-26, their families, and professionals in every New York City borough understand special education and disability service systems. Please refer to the Help Line at 212-677-4660 or 212-677-4668 (Español). Families also can fill out a Help Request form and our team will respond.
See you in the community!
In solidarity,
Zellnor Y. Myrie
