Happy National Hispanic & LatinX Heritage Month

September 15th- October 15th

Resident Spotlight: Courtney Heverling, Hollis Garden Manager

This week we are spotlighting Courtney Heverling, our Hollis Garden Manager. Read about Courtney's passion for gardening and how she grew her green thumb:

"I developed an interest in gardening when I was  a young child. I remember our first  house had a bit of land to grow a few summer staples," Courtney said.

"And since then until the death of my Father we always had a garden. I was also taught that "whatever I took from the Earth I was to always give back, leave the area you work better than before you where there. "

Courtney states the best part of gardening is seeing all of her blood, sweat, and tears literally become alive. Courtney emphasized, gardening provides substance to her human being. "The worst part of gardening is hands down all the bad bugs that are intent on a growers failure !!!!!" Courtney joked.

Courtney shared a valuable lesson she has learned working in Hollis Garden: " I believe that while I've learned so many things through gardening I'm more aware of just how strong our planet is, yet how very vulnerable at the same time. 

Do your best for our world friends. It wont be here forever. Cherish it while you can."

PROGRAM CONTACT INFO:

Program Director: Ralph Dickinson

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 347-461-6856

Program Manager: Alfred Paulino

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 646-907-3529

Education and Vocational Case Manager: Danielle Whyte

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 332-259-5184



Who are we? How can we help you?

You may have heard of the "CUNY Program" around your housing site. We are also known as the HRA Pathways or Career Success Program. Our program provides education and employment assistance to tenants in HRA Master Lease Housing Sites. Chances are, if you are receiving this newsletter, you are eligible to receive our services:

• Education: Tuition for job training, certificate and degree programs at either CUNY or non-CUNY schools; free school books and supplies; laptop and MiFi loans; application and exam fees.

• Employment: Stipends for internships; job search, resume, and cover letter assistance; professional licensing fees.

• Community Building: Workshops and events at your housing site.

Please email, call, or text if you have any questions or need additional information. We will respond Mondays - Fridays, 9 am - 5 pm.

This newsletter will be a one-stop shop to find the latest news and updates on our program. We will also include resources and job postings with hyperlinks and more!

POPULAR CHOICES! 

All Expenses Covered by HRA PATHWAYS

Security Training

Security Academy of New York

Blackhawk Security School

Construction Certifications

Site Safety 

Able Safety

American Safety Council

Professional Certificates & Programs

Lehman College - SCPS

CUNY Academic Programs

Part-time, Full-time, and Temp positions are available below:

Policy/NYC Elections

Please see the information below about an opportunity to work with Dunton Consulting LLC - they're looking to immediately hire individuals for canvassing for the upcoming election. The position is temporary 1099, pays $20 an hour, and flexible scheduling. 

For more information contact Imani at 929-608-1171 or Agnes at 347-237-8939 ! Share with those whom you feel will benefit. 

US Postal Service is Hiring!!! NY1 Hiring Events in the following locations are from 10:00AM-2:00PM

MANHATTAN-TUESDAY 9/26/2023 –FDR STATION 909 3RD AVENUE NEW YORK NY 10022

BROOKLYN-WEDNESDAY 9/27/2023 –WYCKOFF STATION 86 WYCKOFF AVENUE BROOKLYN NY 11237

BROOKLYN –TUESDAY 10/3/2023 –VANDERVEER STATION 2319 NOSTRAND AVENUE BROOKLYN NY 11210

BRONX-WEDNESDAY10/4/2023 –BRONX GPO STATION-558 GRAND CONCOURSE BRONX, NY 10451

BROOKLYN-WEDNESDAY10/11/2023 –JAMES E DAVIS 315 EMPIRE BLVD BROOKLYN NY 11225

BROOKLYN -TUESDAY 10/17/2023 –VAN BRUNT 275 9THSTREET BROOKLYN NY 11215

MANHATTAN-WEDNESDAY 10/18/2023 –MANHATTANVILLE 365 W 125THSTREET NEW YORK NY 10027

STATEN ISLAND- THURSDAY 10/19/2023 – NEW DORP 2562 HYLAN BLVD STATEN ISLAND NY 10306

STATEN ISLAND – THURSDAY 10/26/2023 – STATEN ISLAND MAIN 550 MANOR RD STATEN ISLAND 10314

 Gail M. Branham

Customer Relations Coordinator

United States Postal Service – New York 1 District

T: 917-621-9811

Safety/Security

HELP USA: Safety Monitor - On Call/Part-time BROOKLYN NY

HELP USA: Overnight Safety Monitor NY NY

HELP USA: Security Guard (Multiple Openings) NY NY

Anpu Security Services (online training available) is interviewing security guards for a position at a dispensary. You will be required to check IDs, and provide general surveillance.

Salary: $17 per hour

Hours: 20 hours per week

Schedules: 8am -1pm, 1pm-6pm, 6pm-11pm

Location: 2nd avenue between 5th and 6th street (lower east side Manhattan)

*Must be 21 years old older*

Start date: ASAP

*Security Guard Card preferred. If you do not have one, you must have taken the 8 hour pre-assignment, and have gotten fingerprinted.

Click below to apply!

347-313-8967

Gardening/Agriculture

New York Restoration Project – Various Positions

Lower East Side Ecology Center – Part-time Compost Associate

New York Green Roofs- Horticulturist / Urban Gardener

Randall's Island Park Alliance- Irrigation Technician

Brooklyn Bridge Park Corp. - Seasonal Gardener 

Isaiah's Figtree- Gardener / Horticulturist

Van Cortlandt Park – Various Positions

NRFF- Program Assistant 

NYC Parks- Gardener

Social Services

P/T Operations Coordinator

The NYC Justice Peer Initiative is super-excited to announce they are hiring!!!!! We are looking for a extremely flexible P/T Operations Coordinator. Some knowledge about peer support and the Criminal Justice system needed! The Operations Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of program activities and collaboration with community partners. The part-time role supports the Executive Director (ED) in key areas of fundraising, communications, and the administrative support to establish the nonprofit 501(c)(3) Justice Peer Center. This is a hybrid position working remotely and in-person each week at locations throughout NYC. This position is extremely flexible with hours and some local/national travel will be required. Click the link Here to Apply

Program Associate at NYPL

NYPL seeks a Program Associate read more here:

https://nypl.pinpointhq.com/en/postings/0cecb537-4bde-4eb6-83d6-b32e11ea4048

7 Entry Level Remote Non-profit Jobs See here for more information

Workforce One/Transportation Jobs

Gregory Adams

Account Manager

WorkForce1 Industrial and Transportation Career Center  

168-46 91st Avenue,2nd Floor

Jamaica, New York 11432

E: [email protected]

W: www.nyc.gov/workforce1

Cornucopia Delivery Foot Courier

Pay:$16.50/hr

Location: Manhattan

 Delivery Foot Courier, the primary responsibility of a Delivery Foot Courier will be delivering customers groceries orders by foot in certain areas of New York. This is a physical, fast-paced, outdoor position that involves continual lifting, lowering, carrying and pushing groceries packages.

No previous experience needed, just bring your positive attitude and we’ll provide the training!

Ideal: Ability to navigate a route successfully & independently

Knowledge of scanning is preferred

Knowledge of NYC Streets preferred

Qualifications and Skills:

At least 21 years of age

Must be willing to work in any weather condition (heat, rain, snow, etc.)

Must be able to work 1 weekend day

Must be able to lift/carry/handle/transport up to 50 lbs. (unassisted)

Must be able to push up to 300 lbs. on a hand truck

Prior customer service and delivery experience desired

Comfort /familiarity with basic smartphone operations

Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively read in English

Must have updated active smartphone with internet service and In Good Condition (i.e. No Cracked Screens) Ability to utilize smartphones for two-way communication with our Operations Team

Must embody and demonstrate company values and culture

Delivery Van Driver

Pay:$20/hr

Location: Maspeth(Queens), NY

Cornucopia Logistics, is Seeking GREAT people to join our delivery team in Maspeth, NY. The right candidate will need to be PASSIONATE about delivering a exceptional delivery experience to customers, have a great work ethic, reliable, work fast, and always be on time.

About the Position:

Employee Position Driving Company Cargo Vans

Deliver from our Distribution Center in Maspeth, NY

Small Package Delivery (most under 50 lbs, but could be higher)

Residential and Commercial Deliveries

Compensation & Work Week

Average 4 Day Work Week, based upon customer need

Positions available Monday-Sunday

Must be able to work any Day of the Week including Weekends based upon Weekly Schedules

Some Holidays are required

Average shift is 10 hours, but can vary based upon Customer needs

Starting at $19.25 Per Hour!

Overtime Paid over 40 Hours Per Week

Paid Orientation

Requirements:

About the Position:

Employee Position Driving Company Cargo Vans

Deliver from our Customer's Distribution Center in Syosset, NY

Small Package Delivery (most under 50 lbs)

Residential Deliveries, Some Commercial

Compensation & Work Week

Average 4 Day Work Week, based upon customer need

Positions available Monday-Sunday

Must be able to work any Day of the Week including Weekends based upon Weekly Schedules

Position Starts at 7:30 AM

Some Holidays are required

Average shift is 8 to 10 hours, but can vary based upon Customer needs

Starting at $20.25 Per Hour!

Overtime Paid over 40 Hours Per Week

Paid Orientation

The HRA Pathways Stipend Program is designed to compensate students financially for unpaid internships in their field of study so they can gain work experience. Eligible students must have already completed education courses in their field of study.

If you are interested in applying or receiving more information, please contact one of the program staff members.

It's Never Too Late to Earn Your Degree!



The Adult Degree Program (ADP) at Lehman College helps students 25 years of age and older earn their Bachelor's degree. We offer flexible admissions criteria, personalized advising, courses designed especially for adults, and the opportunity to earn credit for prior learning.

ADP students earn a regular Lehman College degree but with the extra support busy adults need.

CUNY Fall 23 Application: Apply Here

Are You or Someone You Know an Internationally Trained Nurse?

The National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses(NCLEX-RN) Preparation Course for English Language Learners is offered at no cost for internationally trained nurses.

• Wellness Workshop- Hollis September 27th 1pm Hollis Basement Multipurpose Room
• Healthy Eating Workshop October 4th- Hollis Basement Multipurpose Room
• Anderson- TBA
• Anderson WPR- TBA
• Harlem United- 95th Street- TBA

** Participating locations will be notified of when and where the workshop will be held in advance. If you are interested in a particular workshop, please contact us via text or email. **

Upcoming Free Events

Workforce Development and Continuing Education at Kingsborough Community College is offering:

From Cannabis to Cuisine: Free Online CUNY ACF Culinary Cannabis Certification Course

This course will provide students with the skills, knowledge, and competencies required for safely handling culinary cannabis and edibles, culminating in an exam to earn a Certification in Culinary Cannabis and Edibles through the American Culinary Foundation (ACF).

Click here to apply

Lehman College Undergraduate Open House October 28th Take a tour of tree lined campus, learn about different degrees you can earn.  The more you learn the more you earn! Register Here

Lead Workforce Development Workshop for Women

Come join Woodside Library for the Lead Workforce Development Program information session for immigrant women in NYC. This series contains 10 interactive workshops and covers topics from resume writing and cover letters, to networking and more! Participation in this workshop series is limited to 25 women. Join us October 3rd at 12pm for more information.

https://www.queenslibrary.org/calendar/lead-workforce-development-program-for-immigrant-woman-information-session/003200-0923

Come celebrate with us!

New Roots Community Farm

650 Grand Concourse (@East 153rd ) Bronx, NY 10451

It’s our 10th Anniversary 🥳🎉🎊🎂🥇

Food, Music, Games & More!

SATURDAY, 9/30

12p-4p

Family friendly event -

*Guests 16yrs & under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.

[email protected]

Making Moves Dance Festival 2023 

 September 22, 2023 - September 24, 2023

Jamaica Performing Arts Center

Location

Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning 153-10 Jamaica Avenue

Jamaica, New York 11432

RSVP Here

Artist Talk: You Feel Me? Exhibition- Free

September 30th, 3 pm @ 161-04 Jamaica Avenue

RSVP Here

Literature to Life:

The Brief Wonderous Life of Oscar Wao

Watch an Acclaimed Novel Come to Life Onstage!

 You are cordially invited to embark on a captivating journey through the pages of a beloved novel brought to life on stage. Brace yourself for an unforgettable evening as we present "Literature to Life: The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao.

THIS IS AN OFFICIAL 2023 BROOKLYN BOOK FESTIVAL BOOKEND EVENT

Encapsulating magical realism and Dominican-American history, The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao presents audiences with an astonishing vision of the contemporary American experience and explores the endless human capacity to persevere, and risk it all in the name of love.

September 29th, 7 pm @ 161-04 Jamaica Avenue RSVP

JCAL Reads Presents:

You Cannot Define Me: The Black Man

Our Reading and Discussion Series JCAL Reads will return for an engaging six-week run, sponsored by a Humanities New York Vision/Action Grant.

 Centered on the work of four contemporary, community-based Black male authors, the latest iteration of JCAL Reads is called “You Cannot Define Me: The Black Man”. The series runs for six weeks, Tuesdays at 7 pm from Oct 24 - Nov 28.

 The gatherings to read and discuss the award-winning published work of four Black male authors will take place in the black-box theater at the Jamaica Arts Center (161-04 Jamaica Avenue).

Free and open to the public, JCAL Reads is devoted to reading and discussing socially relevant and thought-provoking literature in a group setting. 

October 24th - November 28th

7 pm @ 153-10 Jamaica Avenue RSVP Here

Educational Resources

The Confined Arts (Center for Justice at Columbia University) is looking for volunteers. Please follow this link to learn more: https://www.theconfinedarts.org/volunteer-opportunities.html

Jamaica Center for the Arts Youtube Channel for Arts Educational Videos and Videos of Arts Events: https://www.youtube.com/@jamaicaartscenter

Learn to type, learn to navigate social media, prepare to study for tests and exams: 

https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/ 

Robust academic site for academic tutorial lessons and practice tests in various subject areas https://www.khanacademy.org/(See also: https://www.youtube.com/@khanacademy)

FREE SAT Classes

College Passport at University settlement is excited to offer our FREE SAT class on Saturdays! This class will run from October 14th to March 2024 with the goal being to prepare students to take the digital SAT in spring, 2024.

Students who sign up for our Saturday class will work with professional educators for the next five months. One educator will focus on the literature component of the SAT and our second educator, Mr. Zhao, will teach the Math component. Students will also take 3 practice SAT exams to measure their improvement and the effectiveness of this class.

Students who are interested should apply here: https://forms.gle/dB8g9Qc5gfYhVcXN6

Application deadline is October 05th, 2023

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Day and time: Saturdays from 10:30am-1:30pm.

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Location: 420 E.12th Street. New York NY 10009 at East Side High School

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Metro cards will be provided and incentive at the end of the program

One Stop Deal: WHAT IS A ONE-SHOT DEAL? A request for emergency assistance to meet an urgent need of low-income New Yorkers. This assistance can be used to cover a number of situations. One of the most common uses of the one-shot deal is for rental assistance to prevent or forestall an eviction. 

https://www.nyc.gov/assets/hra/downloads/pdf/benefits/Emergency-Rental-Assistance-Grant-Flyer.pdf

NYS Department of Health has, for many years, recognized the important role that peer workers can play in improving health outcomes and many health and social service programs have a long history of successfully engaging clients in a wide range of activities. The NYS Peer Worker Certification Program is highlighted in the NYS Blueprint for Ending the AIDS Epidemic – peer delivered services play a key role in meeting the state’s goals of increasing linkage and retention in care, rates of viral suppression and preventing new infections.

https://www.hivtrainingny.org/Home/CourseListings

https://www.hivtrainingny.org/Home/PeerCertification

New Hour Long Island Woman and Children monthly Support Group Meeting: It's that time again ! Please join us  Friday, September 29th at 6:00PM for our monthly Support Group Meeting!  Register to receive the Zoom meeting link here:https://bit.ly/NHSupport923

Computer Training at NYC libraries

Hollis Gardens Residents: Computer training at the South Hollis library. Find out More Here.

NYPL TechConnect Classes: Find out More Here.

Leadership Training Institute: Become a Leader

The Leadership Training Institute invites you, or if you have Peers on staff or that Volunteer for your agency, to the Leadership Development Skills Training. This training will take place September 27^th – September 29th, 2023. You can register for this class at www.hivtrainingny.org

Our goal is to increase the “leadership skills” of individuals with shared-lived experience of HIV, HCV current or cured, Harm Reduction which includes taking PREP for prevention.

Leaders must be able to influence others. To accomplish this, LTI will provide a 3-day course on how to develop and build skills of engagement with leadership being the end goal.

PAY LESS for Internet Access or EVEN GET IT FREE 

If your household income is 200% or less than the Federal Poverty Guidelines or someone in your household participates in certain government assistance programs, you may be eligible for the benefits the ACP provides. Visit the ACP website to see if you qualify. Please do not contact Social Security with questions about the ACP.

NYC 311 Jobs and Training

• Learn about opportunities and resources provided by NYC
• Please let us know if you are interested in any of these services!