"Spring Into Health" Family Health Fair
2010-04-03 10:00am-2:00pm
La Providencia Family Medicine Center
1280 DeKalb Avenue (between Myrtle Ave. and Evergreen Ave.) Brooklyn, NY11221
Free event is for the entire family, providing free health screenings for blood pressure, dental, cholesterol, and glucose. in addition, there will be free information on HIV/AIDS Awareness, cancer prevention, nutrition and other topics related to leading a healthier lifestyle.

The following workshops will also be offered: Good Nutrition for the Family; Preventing Hypertension; How to Have a Successful Doctor’s Visit; and HIV/AIDS Prevention.

For those who need questions answered about medication, a pharmacist from The Brooklyn Hospital Center will be available. Also games, face painting, refreshments, and fun activities will be available for children.

For details about the health fair call 718-455-9000 or 718-250-8344, visit www.tbhc.org and click on Community Outreach, or go to http://www.getnhp.com and click on Calendar of Events.

MEXICO: Migration ● Health ● NYC
2010-04-09 5:30-7:30pm
New York University, Room 102
19 University Place  NY
Sponsored by the NYU Master’s Program in Global Public Health, in collaboration with the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development – Community Public Health Program; the NYU Center for Immigrant Health; and the Wagner Graduate School of Public Service.

Bringing together a panel of experts, this seminar will examine the public health impact of transnational migration between Mexico and the United States. Particular focus will be given to migrants from Puebla, Mexico; a state of particular relevance to New York as more than half of Mexican migrants in New York City originate from Puebla.

Featuring:
* María de Lourdes Rosas López, Sociologist, Universidad Popular Autónoma del stado de Puebla
* Josana Tonda, Coordinator, Ventanillas de Salud Program, Consulate General of Mexico in New York
* Yumary Ruiz, Clinical Assistant Professor; Public Health Internship Director, New York University, Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development

Moderated by: Francesca Gany, Associate Professor; Director, Center for Immigrant Health, NYU School of Medicine

Free and open to the public.

Overweight/Obesity Awareness Event
2010-04-11 12:00pm-1:30pm
Miracle Church Of Christ
1487 St John's Place Brooklyn
Presented by Health Education on Wheels. The Presentation is free to the public. For Information please call 347-635-4134

Keeping Seniors Safe: Emotionally, Physically and Financially
2010-04-21 8:00AM-12:00PM
Our Lady of Angels Church, Auditorium
347- 74th Street (bet. 3rd & 4th Aves) Brooklyn

Free conference sponsored by the Bay Ridge Center, ShoreRidge CARES, and the Bay Ridge Coalition on Aging

Keynote Speaker: Hon. Charles J. Hynes, Kings County District Attorney’s Office

Guest speakers will address senior issues regarding Power of Attorney Law, healthcare proxy, financial abuse and more...

Free parking on 74th St. between 3rd & 4th Aves.

To pre-register please contact ShoreRidge CARES at:(718) 238-7734 or BayRidgeCoalitionOnAging@gmail.com
For more information, please contact: Eric Fleischman, Conference Co-Chair, (718) 238-7734
Peter Killen, Conference Co-Chair, (718) 619-5110

LIU Brooklyn Campus-Nursing and Health Professions Career Fair
2010-04-28 11:00am-3:00pm
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus
 Brooklyn

Employers will have the chance to meet students and alums from LIU’s programs in: Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Respiratory Therapy, Physician Assistant, Athletic Training/Sports Sciences/Management, Nursing, & Public Health.

The event is free of charge for two recruiters per Company. Additional recruiters (up to four total) pay $15 each to cover lunch. Employers may register by logging on to: https://mycareerkey.brooklyn.liu.edu/liu-brooklyn/employer/.
Pre-registration is required.

For more information, contact: Stephanie Steinberg, Director of Career Services, LIU-Brooklyn Campus; stephanie.steinberg@liu.edu; 718.488.3311.

SUNY Downstate Medical Center - April 2010, Community Health Promotion Activities FREE Events, Support Groups, Screenings & Health Fairs.
2010-04-00 

 Brooklyn
April 2010, Community Health Promotion Activities

FREE Mental Health Support Group
Thursday, April 1, 2010 (for consumers) 6:00 pm - 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 15, 2010 (for consumers, families, and friends) 6:00 pm - 8:00 p.m.
SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Health Science Education Building
395 Lenox Road, Classroom 1B, Brooklyn, New York, 11203
CONTACT: Mabel at Tel.#: 718-270-2537 or Email: mabel.martinez@downstate.edu to confirm date and time

Are you ready to lose weight? Are you tired of "quick fix" diets and weight loss gimmicks? Is your weight affecting your health and lifestyle? Join us
FREE Weight Management Club for Adults
Tuesday, April 6 and 20, 2010 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Health Science Education Building
395 Lenox Road, Special Functions Room (First Floor), Brooklyn, NY 11203.
For More Information call Dessa: 718-270-8846 or ederle.garnett@Downstate.edu
Please leave your name, address, phone #, and email.

FREE Walking Club for Adults
Tuesday, April 6 and 20, 2010 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Tuesday, April 13 and 27, 2010 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Every Thursday, April 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2010 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Please call Dessa for more details: 718-270-8386 or ederle.garnett@Downstate.edu
Please leave your name, address, phone #, and email.

FREE Downstate Cancer Support Group
Wednesday, April 7, 2010 (except for July) 1:00 - 2:00 pm
The support group will provide participants with an educational component as well as support with living and surviving with cancer. The club is open to all University Hospital of Brooklyn patients and members of the community.
SUNY Downstate Medical Center
University Hospital of Brooklyn 445 Lenox Road, Room ALL1-367 (Basement)
Brooklyn, NY 11203
For More Information call 718-270-1593 or 718-270-2961.

FREE Brooklyn Diabetes Club of Downstate
Wednesday, April 7, 2010 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Topic: Diabetes Medications Update
Speaker: Antonette S. Flecha, Pharm.D., Clinical Pharmacist-Transplant
This is a FREE educational and support group for adults with diabetes
SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Health Science Education Building
395 Lenox Road, Classroom 1A, Brooklyn, NY
11203. For More Information call 718-270-3739.
WEBSITE:http://www.downstate.edu/communityhealth/diabetes.html

Tobacco Education Program and Smoking Cessation Support Group
Thursday, April 8, 2010 (except holidays) 6:00 – 7:00 pm.
The Center for Community Health Promotion and Wellness offers FREE smoking cessation and tobacco education sessions
SUNY Downstate Medical Center
University Hospital of Brooklyn
445 Lenox Road, Sodexho Court (near the cafeteria area)
Brooklyn, NY 11203
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Please call 718-270-7673
WEBSITE: http://www.downstate.edu/communityhealth/smokingcessation.html

FREE Alzheimer's Support Group
Wednesday, April 14 and 28, 2010 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Brooklyn Alzheimer's Disability Assistance Center
370 Lenox Road, Brooklyn, NY 11226
Call Lorna Walcott Brown, MS: 718-287-4806 or
Email: Lorna.walcott-brown@downstate.edu
Fax: (718) 287-0337

FREE Downstate Healthy Heart Club
Wednesday, April 14, 2010 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
This is an education and support group for those who have had heart surgery and heart disease.
Topic: Relaxation Techniques for the Cardiac Patient
Speaker: Ramotse Saunders, MD, Clinical Associate Professor, Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry
SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Health Science Education Building, Classroom 1B
395 Lenox Road, Brooklyn, NY. No RSVP is required. For more information call 718-270-2133.
WEBSITE: http://www.downstate.edu/communityhealth/healthyheart.html

FREE Oral Cancer Screening
- Free mouth and neck exams (ADULTS only)
- Free nicotine patches or gum
- Free information on effects of smoking and quitting
Fridays, April 16, 2010 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
University Hospital of Brooklyn ENT Clinic
470 Clarkson Avenue, Suite J, Brooklyn, NY
Please call to schedule an appointment: 718-270-2336

FREE The 4 O'clock Diabetes Club for children and teens
Wednesday, April 21, 2010 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm (closed for July, and August)
SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Student Center Reading Room
394 Lenox Road, Brooklyn, NY 11203
Registration is required at 718-270-3739 or email: betty.jung@downstate.edu
WEBSITE: http://www.downstate.edu/communityhealth/teendiabetes.html

FREE Community Health Promotion Lecture on "Hearing and Balance Disorder"
Wednesday, April 21, 2010 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Speaker: John Weigand, AuD, F-AAA Board
Certified in Audiology, NYS Licensed Hearing Instrument Dispenser.
SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Health Science Education Building
395 Lenox Road, Lecture Hall 1A, Brooklyn, NY 11203.
For More Information call 718-270-3739

KIPP AMP Charter School in Crown Heights Health Fair
Saturday, April 24, 2010 10:00 am - 1:30 pm
FREE blood pressure screening for children and adults), diabetes screening for adults only, asthma screening for children and adults, and nutrition education for children and adults 1224 Park Pl. Brooklyn, NY. For information
email: jake.rosenberg@downstate.edu

Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church Take Back Your Health
Saturday, April 25, 2010 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
FREE blood pressure and diabetes screening
2530 Church Avenue, 2nd Floor Auditorium,
Brooklyn, NY
For More Information call 718-469-5900

The Downstate Stroke Club / Support Group
Friday, April 30, 2010 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
FREE support group meets the last Friday of every month (except for December)
Our goal is to provide members who had a stroke or TIA (mini stroke) and their family members peer support needed to live with stroke condition.
SUNY Downstate Medical Center, University Hospital of Brooklyn ,br> 445 Lenox Road, Nursing Station 71 Patient Lounge (7th Floor).
For More Information call 718-270-3739.
WEBSITE: http://www.downstate.edu/communityhealth/strokeclub.html

SAVE THE DATE! National Hospital Week Health Fair
Saturday, May 15, 2010 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
FREE blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol, asthma, stroke, hearing, HIV, lead, prostate, vision and glaucoma, PAP, pregnancy, mammogram testing, health information, fun and entertainment, prizes, and more to come...
SUNY Downstate Medical Center, University Hospital of Brooklyn
445 Lenox Road, Brooklyn, NY 11203
For more information call: 718-270-3739 or 718-270-2020

FREE Mommy and Me Group (for mothers with new babies)
Meet Once a Week on Tuesdays for 5 weeks 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
This is a 5-week series group meeting to meet other new moms and their babies, discuss infant nutrition, sleep habits, well baby care, breastfeeding, learn infant massage, stress reduction for new moms, CPR and what to do on an emergency, and prizes for babies and lunch for moms.
For more information and to register call 718-270-1636.

Free Breastfeeding Support Group
Every Monday (except holidays) 9:00 am - 11:00 am
SUNY Downstate Medical Center
University Hospital of Brooklyn
470 Clarkson Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11203
Call 718-270-2116 to register.

FREE Cardiac Risk Assessment Screening (for adults only)
Free screenings on:
- Mondays (except holidays) 5:00 – 7:30 pm Family Health Service
840 Lefferts Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11203 and
- Wednesdays (will include asthma screening with peak flow meter test) 11:00 am – 3:30 pm
SUNY Downstate Medical Center, University Hospital of Brooklyn
470 Clarkson Ave, Suite C
Brooklyn, NY 11203
No appointment is needed – To help patients know their risk for heart disease, the clinic staff performs a comprehensive cardiac risk assessment and obtains glucose, cholesterol, blood pressure, height and weight measurements. All patients receive instructions on prevention, including nutrition and life-style modification as well as educational literature to promote heart health.
For More Information call 718-270-7673 or 718-270-8846 or 718-270-3739.
WEBSITE: http://www.downstate.edu/communityhealth/cardiacscreening.html

Free Expectant Family Education Classes
4-week series on childbirth preparation classes on Tuesdays or Wednesdays 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Classes for expectant parents will include labor and delivery process, breathing, relaxation techniques, tour of Birthing Center, sibling sessions, and newborn care.
SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Health Science Education Building
395 Lenox Road
Brooklyn, NY 11203
Registration is required. Leave your name, home number and expected date of delivery and the best time to call at 718-270-8846 or 718-270-8245.
WEBSITE: http://www.downstate.edu/communityhealth/expectantfamilyeducation.html

FREE NICOTINE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM (Nicotine Patches and / or Lozenges/Gum)
Every Wednesday (except holidays) 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm or by appointment
SUNY Downstate Medical Center, University Hospital of Brooklyn
470 Clarkson Avenue, Suite C
Brooklyn, NY 11203
Please call 718-270-7673 for more information.

Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (Health Living Partnership Program)
FREE or low cost mammogram for Women 40 years and older who are uninsured or underinsured that includes Clinical Breast Exam (CBE) and Cervical (Pap Smear) Exam. Women 18 years and older may receive Breast Self Examination (BSE) Instruction, CBE and cervical exam if they are sexually active. For More Information call 718-270-8846 or 718-270-8245.
WEBSITE: http://www.downstate.edu/communityhealth/breast.html

Allergy and Asthma Research Study at SUNY Downstate Medical Center
QUALIFICATIONS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE STUDY
- 18 years old or less than 65 years of age
- Suffer from asthma or allergic rhinitis
- Would like to have a skin test to identify what you are allergic to
- Will be willing to take a natural supplement derived from curry for 4 weeks
If you meet the requirements as stated above and is interested in being part of this study, please contact Dr. Rodenas at 917-761-1430. Principal Study Investigator: Dr. Rauno Joks. You will receive compensaton for your participation.

YOU DO NOT QUALIFY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE STUDY IF
- You have liver or gallbladder disease
- You have eczema
- You are pregnant or considering getting pregnant during the 4 weeks that the study lasts

FREE National Institute of Health Endometriosis Treatment Study
Do you have endometriosis diagnosed by surgery, painful menstrual cramps or painful periods, do not plan to become pregnant in the next 2 years, and did not start menopause yet? You may be eligible to enroll in the free Endometriosis Treatment Study at SUNY Downstate Medical Center. The medication, procedures and testing will be free. If you are interested, please call Ozgul Muneyyirici-Delale, MD, Associate Professor and Director of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology at 718-270-2101 or 718-270-1364.
WEBSITE: http://www.downstate.edu/obgyn/endometriosis.html

Healthy Volunteers 55 years old and older Needed for Electrophysiological Study. Volunteers will be compensated for their participation
IRB Approved (Jan. 7, 2010) Study Title:
Saccades and Visuo-spatial Attention in Parkinson's Disease (PD): Gamma Synchrony and Sensory-Motor Interaction.
The study is simple, painless, and not harmful EEG (electroencephalography - recordings of brain activity) and eye movements recordings. The study session will take about 1.5 hours. We would like to compare the brain responses of Parkinson's disease participants with those of healthy participants. Dr. Ivan Bodis-Wollner, MD, DSc is in charge of the study at SUNY Downstate Medical Center
If you are interested call: Sofya Glazman at 718-270-7321 or M. Asim Javaid at 718-270-2975

Invitation to Participate in a Research Study About the Risk Perception of Stroke Survivors Eligibility: If you are over 18 years of age and had a stroke over 3 months ago. The purpose of this research study is to identify bias in the way stroke survivors perceive risk in hypothetical events. Results of the study may be helpful to improve future treatment planning.
- There is no cost to you or to your medical insurance company
- No medications will be given <>br> - Participation includes an interview
questionnaire (about 20-30 minutes) in your home or in a public place (a library, a coffee shop, etc).
- If accepted, you will receive a monetary compensation ($10.00) for your participation.
This study is being conducted by a Walden University Doctoral Student. The study has been approved by Walden University IRB (#01-11-10-0363079).
Please contact Erik Moore at erik.moore@waldenu.edu or 718-966-5217 for more information and to schedule an appointment.

Other Health Care Services Available at SUNY Downstate Medical Center

Department of Medicine, Division of Internal Medicine
450 Clarkson Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11203
(718) 270-1531
WEBSITE: http://www.downstate.edu/uhbclinics/medicine.html

Department of Family Practice (Primary Care Physicians)
470 Clarkson Avenue, Suite B
Brooklyn, New York 11203
(718) 270-1801 or (718) 270-1802
WEBSITE: http://www.downstate.edu/familypractice/

Diabetes Treatment Center
445 Lenox Road, Nursing Station 51 (5th Floor)
Brooklyn, New York 11203
To make an appointment call: 718-270-7207
WEBSITE: http://www.downstate.edu/uhbclinics/specialtycenters.html

University Ophthalmic Consultants (Vision Care)
The Center for Health Care Services at Midwood
2171 Nostrand Avenue
Brooklyn New York 11210
(718) 758-8920
WEBSITE: http://www.downstate.edu/ophthalmology/

Podiatry Services (Foot Care)
470 Clarkson Avenue, Suite H
Brooklyn, New York 11203
(718) 783-7300
WEBSITE: http://www.downstate.edu/orthopaedics/division_surgery.html

Department of Nutrition Services
470 Clarkson Avenue, Suite G
Brooklyn, New York 11203
(718) 270-1485

University Physicians of Brooklyn Endoscopy Center
760 Parkside Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11203
718-282-7234
WEBSITE: http://downstategi.org/ddc.html

University Physicians of Brooklyn Sleep Disorders Center
Sleep Medicine Specialists for Adults and Children
3839 Flatlands Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11234
718-252-1117
WEBSITE: http://www.downstate.edu/sleep/

FREE Events and Support Groups Sponsored by New York Methodist Hospital
2010-04-00 
New York Methodist Hospital
 Brooklyn

Resolve to quit smoking this year! Come learn helpful tips on smoking cessation from a pulmonary specialist at New York Methodist Hospital’s workshop, “Kicking the Habit.” The free workshop will take place on Monday, April 5, 2010 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Pulmonary Conference Room, located in Wesley House 7A, 501 Sixth Street, Park Slope, Brooklyn. Please call 718-780-5835 for more information and to register (required).

On Monday, April 5, 2010, Salil Gupta, M.D., hand surgeon at New York Methodist Hospital, will give a lecture on “Common Hand Problems,” which will include topics such as arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, and others. The event will take place from 7:00 p.m. to 7:45 p.m., in the Medical Office Pavilion, suite 2A. Pre-registration required as seating is limited. For more information or to register, call 718.369.8041.

The Cancer Support Group now meets on the second Friday of every month. This month the group will meet on Friday, April 9, 2010 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Both a physician and a chaplain lead the group. The meeting will take place in the Hospital’s Radiation Oncology Conference Room, 506 Sixth Street, Park Slope, Brooklyn. For more information please call 718-780-3593.

When emergency strikes, are you prepared? Learn how your local Hospital has planned to respond to an emergency such as a natural disaster, a disease outbreak or epidemic, a terrorist attack or another type of public health emergency. New York Methodist Hospital is pleased to invite community members to an information session on the Hospital’s emergency response plans. In addition, those who are interested will learn how to help in one of these situations. The session will be conducted with Emergency Medicine and Emergency Preparedness physicians at New York Methodist. Refreshments will be served. The event will take place on Wednesday April 21, 2010 from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Brooklyn College Student Center, 5th floor, located at East 27th Street and Campus Road, Midwood, Brooklyn. For more information and to register (required), please call 718-780-5367.

Join NYM as it celebrates Park Slope’s Fifth Avenue Family Festival. New York Methodist Hospital will offer free interactive dental workshops for kids and parents, along with giveaways. The street fair will take place on Saturday, April 24, 2010 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The festival will be located next to J.J. Byrne Park, at the corner of Fourth Street and Fifth Avenue in Park Slope. For more information please call 718-780-5367.

Obesity is an epidemic that impacts over nine million Americans. More and more people who are affected by obesity are seeking to learn about surgical weight reduction. New York Methodist Hospital offers a free Surgical Weight Reduction Information Seminar and Support Group. This month the group will meet on Wednesday, April 21, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and on Thursday, April 29, 2010 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. During the first 30 minutes of the seminar, a surgeon will conduct an information session for individuals who are interested in learning about the surgery. A 90-minute support group meeting open to pre- and post-operative patients will follow the information session. The event will take place in the Hospital’s Executive Dining Room, 506 Sixth Street, Park Slope, Brooklyn. For more information please call 718-780-3288.

Brooklyn Hepatitis C Task Force Meeting
2010-04-27 2:30pm-4:30pm
Brooklyn Public Library: Pacific Branch
25 Fourth Avenue, 2nd Floor Brooklyn, 11217

All people interested in viral hepatitis issues are welcome.

Agenda
Planning, Coordination & Publicity of NYC events for:
Viral Hepatitis Awareness Month – May
World Hepatitis Day – May 19th
See online Hepatitis Awareness Day Toolkit

RSVP would be appreciated:
Nirah Johnson, LMSW ~ Community Projects Specialist, Office of Viral Hepatitis Coordination ~ NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene
125 Worth Street, Room 326. New York, NY 10013 ~ (212) 341-0432 ~ njohnso2@health.nyc.gov

Official Launch of the Brooklyn Smoke-Free Partnership
2010-00-00  
Borough Hall
 Brooklyn
Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz and City Councilwoman Letitia James were joined by health activists and community leaders in the Borough Hall Rotunda on March 26, 2010 to launch the Brooklyn Smoke-Free Partnership, a new organization created to build upon New York City’s success at reducing tobacco-caused death and disease by focusing on local, community-level actions in Brooklyn neighborhoods. The program is supported by a grant from the New York State Tobacco Control Program whose mission is to end New York State’s needless 25,000 annual tobacco-related deaths by engaging communities in neighborhood-level change.

The Brooklyn Smoke-free Partnership extends effective, evidence-based tobacco control to the neighborhood level, providing greater opportunities for diverse community engagement.

The Brooklyn Smoke-Free Partnership is building on successes of the citywide Coalition for a Smoke-Free City, which has campaigned for years against Big Tobacco’s marketing tactics aimed at luring youngsters to take up smoking to replace the customers who die from using their products. Make the Road, a grass-roots activist group, is working as a community partner in outreach efforts to residents across the borough.

The Brooklyn Smoke-Free Partnership will be working with key partner organizations such as the American Cancer Society and Brooklyn Clear the Air – as well as grassroots groups recruited by Make the Road New York – to expand New York City’s groundbreaking commitment to creating a tobacco-disease-free society. Recent New York City laws have been passed to protect people from secondhand smoke exposure on hospital grounds and entryways, and banned Big Tobacco’s attempt to sell flavored tobacco products which lure youngsters into smoking.

Recent proposals include a bill now before the State Legislature to protect children from secondhand smoke in vehicles, and calls for smoke-free apartment buildings, parks and beaches. The bill to protect children from secondhand smoke in enclosed vehicles, sponsored by Assemblywoman Nettie Mayersohn (D-Queens), is co-sponsored by Brooklyn Assembly members Hakeem Jeffries, Rhoda Jacobs, Annette Robinson, Alec Brook-Krasny and Alan Maisel.

Specific actions planned by the Partnership include expanding efforts to end the tobacco industry’s use of local stores to market to kids, increasing the number of outdoor spaces that are smoke-free, and increasing tenants’ ability to find residences that are 100 percent smoke-free.

THE FAMILY CENTER - Just Buddies Program is looking for Adult Volunteers
2010-04-00  
The Family Center
315 West 36th Street, 4th Floor New York, NY 10018

The Family Center Just Buddies Program is looking for adult volunteers who are willing to make a one year commitment to meet at least twice a month with a child/teen age 6-16 for outings, friendship and guidance.

Volunteer your time to a young person by being a friend and role model. As a volunteer mentor you can help expand a child’s horizon and enrich their lives and future.

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer mentor or want more information on the program, please contact The Family Center Intake Department at (212) 766-4522, Ext.113.

THE FAMILY CENTER - Just Buddies Program
2010-04-00  
The Family Center
315 West 36th Street, 4th Floor New York, NY 10018

Just Buddies Program
Offers a Mentoring Program for Children (6 to 16 years old) of Incarcerated Parents

Children are matched with carefully screened mentors to enjoy recreational activities, outings and cultural events.

The Just Buddies Program provides a young person who has an incarcerated parent with support, guidance, and friendship. Children will benefit from developing a positive stable relationship with an adult mentor.

To refer a child for mentoring services or to learn more about the program please contact The Family Center Intake Department at (212) 766-4522 Ext.113

CAMBA - APRIL 2010 Business Workshops - FREE!
2010-04-00  
CAMBA
884 Flatbush Avenue  Brooklyn, NY 11226

Surviving Debt & Rebuilding Your Credit
Learn the secrets and strategies debt collectors don’t want you to know to repair and rebuild your credit. Learn how to read your credit report and effectively deal with debt collectors in the event that you are sued.
Date: Tuesday April 6, 2010
Time: 11AM - 1PM

Developing the Business Plan - Secrets & Strategies
This interactive workshop focuses on the foundation of writing an effective business plan. Learn what resources are available to assist you in writing an effective business plan. Learn the secrets and strategies professionals use when developing a bank and/or investor ready business plan.
Date: Tuesday April 6, 2010
Time: 3PM - 5PM

Taking Care of Business
This informational session is an overview of the intensive 10 week 60 hour comprehensive business development workshops which teaches topics critical to starting and operating a successful business. Topics covered include industry analysis, market research, product development, target marketing, competitive analysis, developing financial statements, licensing, taxes, advertising, and intellectual property rights. Each participant shall complete the workshop with a professional business plan developed for their business. The official workshop begins on January 20th and meets every Mon and Wed from 6PM - 9PM. Course fee is $300.
Date: Monday April 12, 2010
Time: 6PM - 7PM

FREE Money for Your Business
Come learn what free money is, what free money isn't, and where it can be found. Learn how to research and apply for it. There are millions of dollars available from the federal government and private sector through grants for non-profits as well as new and existing for-profit small businesses.
Date: Tuesday April 13, 2010
Time: 3PM - 5PM

How to Buy a Home
We’ll show you the steps everyone needs to take to find a home and pay for it. Learn about credit issues, places to look, how much you can afford and mortgage options.
Date: Wednesday April 14, 2010
Time: 6PM - 8PM

How to Become a Licensed Childcare Provider
Join us for a comprehensive overview of the financing, planning, application, and start-up procedures to become a licensed childcare provider. Topics include operating costs, program planning, insurance, contracts, licensing, and fire and safety standards.
Date: Tuesday April 20, 2010
Time: 10AM- 1PM

Market Like a Pro!
Learn the techniques professional marketers use to market and promote your business. Topics covered include marketing strategy, market research, target marketing, segmenting, and developing a marketing plan to reach the most profitable segments. Online marketing tools, online forums, and free resources will be discussed.
Date: Tuesday April 27, 2010
Time: 3PM - 5PM

Location: 884 Flatbush Avenue (corner of Church Avenue - 2nd Floor) Brooklyn, NY 11226
Directions by Subway: B, Q, 2 or 5 to Church Ave.
Directions by Bus: B41 to Church Ave. or B35 to Flatbush Ave.

Registration is required for all workshops, RSVP at 718-282-2500 or email smallbiz@camba.org.