Red Hook Hub Weekly

Affordable Housing Help with CUFF

When: Thursdays at 11:00 am, from September 24, 2018 until September 23, 2019

Where: Saint Michael' Church (Pope Francis Center) 345 43rd Street,(Corner of 4th Ave & 3rd) Brooklyn, NY 11231

Churches United For Fair Housing (CUFF) Learn how to apply for affordable housing and obtain assistance on filling out affordable housing lottery applications. Learn about available resources, including credit counseling, tenants rights referrals and more. Contact: Cesar Rodriguez at 347-583-0476 or email at crodriguez@cuffh.org

Information, Job, Employment

AmeriCorps is Recruiting

AmeriCorps is back and they are currently recruiting for their full time, half time and minimum time positions. Selected members will start on November 1st, 2018. If you could please share this opportunity with your participants- we are looking for 18+, with a high school diploma, U.S. Citizen or permanent resident. Stop by the Justice Center to pick up a paper application or complete it online using the following link: Application

Event, Information, Job, Employment

Resume and Interview Prep

Nee help preparing for an interview? Does your resume need an upgrade? Come to the Red Hook Public Library Fridays One on one resume assistance provided.

Class, Information, Art/Music, Recreation/Sports

Ark for the Arts at the Library

When: Wednesdays at 11:00 am, from September 19, 2018 until October 18, 2018

Where: Red Hook Library 7 Wolcott St Brooklyn, NY 11231

A public art project based out of the Red Hook Public Library. The Ark is a bicycle powered sculpture that brings together art, community, and information programming http://www.arkforthearts.com.

Event, Information, Community, Information

Join the NYCHA Board

When: Sep 15-Oct 15, 2018

Where: 250 Broadway, 11th Floor New York, NY 10007

Board members represent the almost 400,000 people who call NYCHA home. Their responsibilities include voting on contracts, resolutions, polices, rules and regulations and other administrative matters. Resident members are required to devote a minimum of 15-20 hours each month for which they will receive a monthly stipend per hours of services up to $1,500. To qualify, constituents must be: at least 18 years old; a NYCHA resident in good standing; and cleared for service by the New York City Department of Investigation, the New York City Conflicts of Interest Board and/or NYCHA's Office of the Inspector General The application period will start on September 15, 2018 and end October 15, 2018. Applications will be available online and at the Property Management and Borough Management Offices. Candidates can also call 311 for more information or the NYCHA Customer Contact Center, 718-707-777.

Job, Business, Employment

Now Hiring Digital Stewards

When: Aug 30-Sep 30, 2018

Where: RHI

THE JOB: Digital Stewards @ VStudio is a small business incubator where members get paid to learn digital career skills. Members learn on the job as they create and deliver products and services to clients. Hiring is ongoing for eager young adults, 18 – 24 years old, who want hands on experience and fast paced learning. No prior experience necessary. All interested apply: Administrative Technologist The person we’re looking for is interested in working “behind the scenes” of a business, scheduling meetings, organizing teams and learning what it takes to keep a business running smooth. Photography Technologist The person we’re looking for knows taking photos isn’t just about pointing and clicking. They’re willing to learn how important it is to create high quality photos for commercial and marketing purposes. Retouching Technologist The person(s) we’re looking for can sweat small details and be a known perfectionist. We are looking to create a team of photo editors learning to work in programs like Photoshop. For more information and to submit resumes; please contact: Jaebi Bussey Jajaebi@rhicenter.org

Employment, Food, Information

NYCHA Food Business Pathways Program is Back

The NYCHA Food Business Pathways Program has a competitive, multi-step application process based on qualifications and proven interest. The following is the process for application and selection:

RSVP Online or Call RESS to RSVP for an Information Session: 718-289-8100.
For your convenience, you can register for an upcoming information session using this website or by calling the REES hotline at the above number.

http://opportunitynycha.org/business-development/food-business-pathways/

Community, Food, Health

$5.00 Veggie Bags are Here!

Pick up a bag of fresh produce from our Red Hook Community Farm. Your bag can include greens, herbs, and severy pounds of vegetables such as tomatoes, carrots, peppers and zucchini.

Every Wednesday from 4pm-8pm in front of the Miccio 110 West 9th Street or

Every Saturday from 10am to 3pm at the Red Hook Community Farm 560 Columbia Street.

Who is eligible: Any one living in NYCHA housing or anyone paying with SNAP benefits.

For more information contact Added Value at veggies@added-value.org.

Art/Music, Recreation/Sports

Cora Dance 18-19 Open Registration

When: Sep 5, 2018 12:00-5:00 pm

Where: Cora Dance @ 358 Van Dyke Street

Come in to our new studio at 358 Van Dyke Street to enroll in classes for the 2018-2019 school year. View our class schedule and policies at http://coradance.org/school/info/ If you have any more questions, call or email Programs Manager, Rebekah Bono at 718-858-2520 or rbono@coradance.org.

Event, Food

12th Annual Taste of Red Hook

When: Sep 25, 2018 6:00-9:00 pm

Where: Liberty Warehouse, 260 Conover St, Brooklyn, NY 11231

The 12th Annual Taste of Red Hook is a meaningful community event that brings together 50 award-winning restaurants,breweries, bakeries, wineries and distilleries for one night only. All proceeds benefit the work of Red Hook Initiative. Enjoy stunning views from the Red Hook coast, a silent auction, food and drink, while meeting RHI staff, participants, and donors during this spectacular evening. Get Your Tickets Here!

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Information, Community, Information

WIC Program Changes

When: Aug 1, 2018 9:00-5:00 pm

Where: 120 Richards Street

NEW DAYS AND HOURS OF OPERATION! Wednesdays - 9am - 5pm Thursday - 9am - 5pm Friday 9am -5pm (Closed 3rd Friday of the month) (OPEN 1ST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH ONLY 9am-2pm) Call 718-945-7150 x6110

Information, Job, Community, Employment, Information

RHI Operations Team is Hiring!

Red Hook Initiative is looking to add to its family. Please select the job descriptions to see if they are to your liking: Front Office Assistant IT Associate Community Relations & Administrative Associate

Information, Food, Health, Information

St. John’s Bread & Life

When: Jun 18, 2018 9:00-5:00 pm

Where: 795 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Food Pantry Services Street Sheet Human Services/Single Stop They are a registered Single Stop provider that can offer assistance with: Online SNAP benefits, Medicaid, SSI/SSD appplications, Free Cell phone application and more. Telephone number: 718-574-0058 http://www.breadandlife.org

Event, Information, Community, Information

Red Hook West Tenant Association Meeting

When: Jun 12, 2018 6:30-8:30 pm

Where: 428 Columbia Street #1C, Brooklyn, NY

Come out and find out updated information going on in Red Hook. Meet NYCHA staff and ask questions and voice concerns about your repairs.

Information, Community, Information

Community Board 6 Meeting

When: Jun 13, 2018 6:30-6:30 pm

Where: 237 7th Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11215

Serving the Brooklyn neighborhoods of Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill, Columbia Waterfront, Gowanus, Park Slope & Red Hook.

Information, Community, Information

New York City Housing Authority, Accused of Endangering Residents, Agrees to Oversight

When: Monday, June 11, 2018

The federal government on Monday delivered a withering rebuke of New York City’s housing authority, accusing officials of systematic misconduct and indifference in the management of the city’s vast stock of public housing. The failures endangered tenants and workers for years and potentially left more children than previously known poisoned by lead paint in their apartments....Link to full article

Information, Community, Information

Interim Flood Protection Measures Program

When: June 11-12, 2018

Where: eard Street and Van Brunt Street in Red Hook

Notification issued 6/11/18 at 12:30 PM. As part of an exercise, expect emergency personnel and intermittent road closures in the vicinity of Beard Street and Van Brunt Street in Red Hook, Brooklyn between 5:00 PM and 7:00 AM tomorrow, 6/12. For more information please visit: http://www1.nyc.gov/site/em/ready/interim-flood-protection-measures-program.page. To view this message in American Sign Language (ASL), العربية, বাঙালি, 中文, Français, Kreyòl Ayisyen, Italiano, 한국어, Polski, Pусский, Español, اردو or ייִדיש : http://on.nyc.gov/1m4R6B5. To refer your friends and family to this service please visit http://www.nyc.gov/notifynyc To modify your notification settings visit http://on.nyc.gov/zNSx2c Please contact NotifyNYC@oem.nyc.gov with questions or concerns.

Information, Art/Music, Information

Black Conference Bravo!

When: Thursday, May 31, 2018

Where: PS 15

I attended Falconworks Black Conference this past weekend and I must say it was an awesome production! Kudos to the whole team for their professionalism and top notch acting skills. The message was poignant as well. Thank You!

Event, Information, Community, Information, News

D15 Diversity Plan: Community Conversation

When: Jun 5, 2018 6:00-8:00 pm

Where: Miccio Center (110 W9th St, Brooklyn, NY 11231)

Please join us for an important community conversation about the D15 Diversity Plan - a DOE-led community planning process - focused on school diversity and integration. Community members will have an opportunity to learn more about the process and give their feedback on recommendations.

Event, Information, Community, Information

Red Hook Civic Association Meeting

When: May 30, 2018 7:00-9:00 pm

Where: PS 15, The Patrick Daly School (Sullivan Street b/w VanBrunt & Richards)

Updates on: · Thor Equities/Beard Street Site · More New Warehouse Proposals · Possible Bus Service into Manhattan · VanBrunt Street Bus Stop · BQX Trolley Status · Red Hook Electric Grand Prix Please come and bring a friend.