Are you interested in becoming a certified home health aide? What about a security guard?
Attend this orientation for more information and an opportunity to preregister for any of these courses! Admission is free.

A Panel of Experienced Attorneys will discuss:
- the essential of a commercial insurance policy
- making an insurance, FEMA and SBA claim, and filing an appeal
- avoiding common insurance pitfalls

To register, please call 212-426-3014 or email jldavid@legal-aid.org.

This free Webinar will feature a panel of NYS experts who will discuss the many benefits of weatherization – such as reduced energy costs – and provide in-depth case studies.

CPC was recently chosen as an administrator for the State’s Weatherization Assistance Program. With weatherization funds, CPC successfully retrofitted 1,200 units of housing, well ahead of an 800 unit goal. Weatherization dollars were used to enhance scopes and reduce the costs of the building rehabilitation work CPC financed.

The NYS Weatherization Assistance Program is the largest residential energy conservation program in the country. It channels Federal money from the U.S. Departments of Energy and Health and Human Services to the State through NY Homes and Community Renewal (HCR).

Register at https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/377132650ter/401367898

For more information contact Suzan Rosen at suzan.rosen@redcross.org

In communities that have demonstrated resiliency in facing a major crisis, economic developers have often pointed to the creation of a structure to support the recovery process, and to respond to the vast rebuilding challenges. From Joplin’s 2011 tornado to Southern California after the Northridge earthquake, community and business leaders have found it is important to establish a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization for economic development and recovery purposes.

Whether created before or after a crisis, these tax-exempt organizations have played a direct role in guiding community resources, including those from the private sector, towards long-term economic recovery. Learn how the Joplin Chamber of Commerce used its 501c3 foundation to accept private dollars to quickly establish a recovery loan fund (RLF) for local businesses. Hear from a legal expert on the latest trends and issues that arise when applying for this IRS designation.

To register, visit RestoreYourEconomy.org.

This event is open to all affected by Sandy that are in need of supplies. Depending on donations we usually provide groceries, clothing, small household items, books and toys. We accept donations through out the month (you can contact us for drop off/pick up) and we distribute them in a “flea market” style, only difference is everything is FREE. We ask that families attending continue to be mindful of those in line after them. If possible, please bring empty bags, boxes or a shopping cart to carry your items. For more information, email rockawayfreefleamarket@gmail.com.

DOHMH, OEM and CAUSE-NY, in conjunction with The Bronx Long Term Recovery Group, present Emergency Preparedness & Building Resilient Communities: A Four-Part Series

Session 1: The Constellation of Disaster Response Agencies
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Bronx Christian Fellowship Church
1015 E Gun Hill Road
Bronx, NY 10469

Session 2: Cycles & Phases of Disaster
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Session 3: Capacity Building, Community Mapping & Coalition Building
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
9:00 AM – 3:30 AM; This will be a full day session

Session 4: Bringing It Home
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

**Note: Participants can attend individual sessions but are encouraged to participate in all four parts of the series.**

All sessions will be held in the Bronx at a location that will be announced closer to the series start date.

RSVP at http://www.tinyurl.com/bronxltrg

Sessions are FREE of charge to the Bronx community. Refreshments will be served.

For more information, contact Simona Caplan at caplans@jcrcny.org or 212-983-4800 x122.

This training will improve the health and resiliency of communities by enhancing participants’ ability to respond to disasters through the management of affiliated and spontaneous volunteers. In addition, participants will garner the skills to improve community preparedness and response capabilities in order to effectively organize citizens to safely assist in a coordinated disaster response.

Training workshop for members of nonprofit organizations, volunteer groups, institutions, agencies, and faith-based leaders who will emerge as disaster managers when emergencies and disasters strike.

Council Donovan Richards has worked with Community Board 14 and Parks Department to create several informational sessions that bring important information regarding local hiring for boardwalk repairs to the Rockaway community. The first of these sessions is Wednesday, February 12th. We hope everyone comes out to take advantage of this opportunity!