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Pets for Vets Free Adoption: Animal
Care Centers of NYC offers a pet
adoption promotion called Pets for
Vets, which waives the adoption
fees for veterans and current members of the military. Locations NYC, Brooklyn,
and Staten Island.
Details here...
As NYC's only open-admissions animal welfare
organization, Animal Care Centers of NYC
(ACC)—a
nonprofit—takes in more than 35,000 animals each year. The
Community Dogs Program
works within Bronx neighborhoods to identify dog owners in
need and assist them in keeping their dogs with free
vaccinations, a pet food bank, free dog training seminars,
and spay/neuter referrals.
Read more...
COVID-19 updated information and
Montefiore Visitor Policy
here.
Office of New York State Attorney General Letitia James
is Protecting our Community on Tuesday,
May 26th from
10 AM - 4 PM at the Riverdale YM-YWHA. Recognizing the importance
of Bronx residents receiving services from
our office we invite you to discuss your concerns, file
complaints and obtain assistance.
Read more...
According
to NYPL, All
New York Public Library closures have been extended past March 31st.
2020 Women's Resilience Conference will be held at the
Hostos Cafe on March 27th. "Women emerging
with creative ideas and reaching the next level of success."
Cancelled.
Earth Day 50th Anniversary:
April 22, 2020 is
the 50th anniversary of Earth Day! Are you
bringing neighbors, garden members, students, friends,
families, and others together to improve New York City's
environment and demonstrate
your support for environmental protection?
Read more...
WHEDco x Start Small: Introduction to Social Media
Strategy.. Join this free workshop
on Thursday, March 19th from 6:00 - 7:30 PM to learn the
basic elements of a thoughtful social media strategy for your small business.
Refreshments provided.
Register here...Postponed.
Learn Leadership Skills From the
Finest in the NYPD. Attention all
college students. Are you looking
for a great way to acquire valuable
skills, earn a competitive salary, receive up to $20,000 in tuition
assistance? Learn more about
the program's requirements and
benefits.
Register
here...
Attention Bronx Parents: Applications are now available for
Camp Junior, a Free two-week sleepaway Summer Camp. Located
at Harriman
State Park,
girls and boys ages 9-13 who live in the
Bronx
can apply
by April 30, 2020. Flyer
here...
Are you a high school
senior who lives within Bronx Community Board 6?
Are you enrolled in higher or continuing education? If so,
you can apply to win a $1,000 scholarship. Deadline is
May 1, 2020.
Details here...
Bronx River
Art Center (BRAC) is currently only taking reservations for
Spring 2020 classes. For additional information
call 718-589-5819 x16 or email info@bronxriverart.org
To All Bronx Community
Organizations:
Please email your upcoming events to
info@bronxmall.com
If you are eligible, Healthcare Trainings are Free at
Hostos in the Bronx.
Read more....
American Sign Language event repeats every Tuesday
through March 26th
from 11:00.–11:30 AM. Classes
are open to all: professionals working
with special needs adults, family members,
and anyone interested in learning ASL Learn the alphabet, finger spelling, days
of the week, greetings, and more. Poe Park Visitor Center.
Cancelled...
All NYRR events, group training, and community
programming are cancelled through May 10th.
Details
here...
There's always something to do for
kids, adults and families at Poe Park in
March.
Calendar
and
Important Service Changes here...
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You served us! The Bronx and all of
NYC serves you with free classes, coaching and more!
If
you are in crisis, please call the Veteran Crisis Line
at 1-800-273-8255.
The Home Depot Foundation offers
Community Impact
Grants up to $5,000 to 501(c)3
organizations and tax-exempt public
service agencies in the US that are
using the power of volunteers to
complete a project that improves
communities and makes a long-lasting impact on veterans and/or
a diverse and underserved
population. Grants are given in the
form of Home Depot gift cards for the
purchase of tools, materials, or services. Rolling deadline through December 31,
2020
Details here...
On March 20th, join SAGEVets and the National Association of
Black Military Women for their Women's History Month panel
and discussion.
Hear the diverse stories of how these incredible women are
using history to mentor, support and advocate for women
veterans.
Read more...Cancelled.
 2020
Veteran Open House on April 8th in Long Island City:
Last year, 125 veterans and representatives from 16 trade
union were present. Veterans who may be interested in
starting a career in construction have a great opportunity to get first
hand information from NYC’s
Building Trades.
Flyer here...
Pets for Vets Free Adoption: Animal
Care Centers of NYC offers a pet
adoption promotion called Pets for
Vets, which waives the adoption
fees for veterans and current members of the military. Locations NYC, Brooklyn,
and Staten Island.
Details here...
Volunteers of
Legal Services (VOLS)
Pro-bono Veteran Service: The VOLS
Veterans Initiative refers eligible New
York City Veterans, regardless of
discharge status or period of service,
age 60+, to lawyers at our partner law
firms to obtain wills and advance
directives free of charge.
Details here.
PBS NOVA Sleep Disorder TV Program about sleep and
sleep disoders, is
looking to interview veterans who
suffer from sleep issues (can’t fall
asleep, wake up often, nightmares).
Veterans who are willing to share their
PTSD sleep issues on television are
invited to contact the production company.
Read more...
Bronx Neighborhood Housing Services offers a Vet Access to Home Program grant for veterans.
Veterans with honorable discharges
and a physical disability may qualify for
accessibility modifications in their homes or
apartments through this program. Veterans may receive a
grant of up to $25,000.
Read more...
Veterans groups appeal to Trump over benefits for Blue Water
Navy veterans. Ten nationa veterans organizations
pleaded with President Donald Trump on, asking him to direct
the Justice Department not to appeal a recent federal court
decision that could extend benefits to thousands of Vietnam
War veterans. Read the full article on Stars and
Stripes
here..
Soldier
for Life,
A Transition Assstanc Program, is a Free, No-Cost
Service to Military, Veterans and Retirees.
NYCServes
evaluates your civilian-life goals, and directs you to the
Network Providers who can help you reach them. Submit your
documents the first time you enter the network, and you will
never have to show them again.
Read more...
Bronx Vet Center is happy to announce a new Consumer Law
Clinic for Veterans
hosted at the Bronx Vet Center, 2471 Morris Ave Suite 1A,,
Bronx NY 10468, every Wednesday from 3 - 5 PM. This
service is free of charge to Veterans.
Flyer here...
You can now request an electronics pick up for your old
electronic equipment. Information on what the Dept. of
Sanitation will accept and how to make an appointment for
the pickup,
Flyer here...
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