Food Giveaways Resume TODAY, January 22

GET YOUR TAXES DONE FOR

FREE AT OUR COMMUNITY OFFICE

Are you looking for assistance with your tax preparation? We've got great news for you. Council Member Mercedes Narcisse has been successful in securing a tax expert from NYC Free Tax Prep to be at our community office twice a week to help you file your taxes for free and ensure you keep your entire refund.

Who's eligible?

✅ If you earned $85,000 or less with dependents

✅ Or $59,000 or less without dependents

🗓️Wednesdays: 9 AM - 5 PM

Fridays: 9 AM - 3 PM

We also welcome walk-ins for intake and tax preparation.

Need more information or have questions? Don't hesitate to call Met Council’s Tax Benefits Helpline at (212) 453-9532 or our office at (718) 241-9330

Let's make tax filing stress-free and accessible for all! Spread the word and let's ensure our community benefits from this great opportunity.

THIS WEEK, THURSDAY, JAN. 25, 5PM

HOMEOWNER PROPERTY TAX WORKSHOP

Council Member Mercedes Narcisse is proud to support the work of the The Jamaica Bay Rockaway Parks Conservancy (JBRPC) and wants to share with you that they are looking for some young people (ages 18-25) who are interested in joining their 2024 cohort of Wetlands Fellows.



This 6-month paid position is a great way to serve as a steward of our waterfront areas and gain invaluable experience in the field. Council Member Narcisse urges you all to share this information and apply if eligible. Find out more here: jbrpc.org/fellowship-2024

Council Member Mercedes Narcisse is happy to share an amazing resource for our teenagers – NYC Teenspace. School stress, relationships, friend drama and teen life can be a lot. So, through this new program, New York City is stepping up to give city teens ages 13 to 17 access to a Talkspace therapist, mental health resources and more, at no cost.

HOW IT WORKS

• Your teen visits talkspace.com/nyc and enters their birthdate and address to qualify.
• They answer a few questions about themselves and their preferences for therapy.
• They'll enter a parent or guardian's email address and you will be emailed to provide consent.
• Teens are typically matched with a therapist within 24 hours, based on factors such as what they're struggling with and therapist specialty.
• Your teen can have one live video session per month and unlimited messaging therapy. Therapists generally respond every day, five days per week.
• Your teen will also have access to online mental health exercises and interactive courses through the Talkspace Go app.

Half-Fare MetroCard Bus at the Community Office

Next Date, Tues. February 6

The MTA Metro Card Sales Bus is at the community office, 5827 Flatlands Avenue,

the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month

Location - 5827 Flatlands Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11234

Time - 12:30-1:30pm

Next Date - Tuesday, February 6, 2024

You can apply for your Senior Half Fare MetroCard ! Please bring proof of age (65+) photo I.D required. You can also add money to any NYC MetroCard/OMNY on this bus.

FREE LEGAL CONSULTATIONS AT THE

OFFICE OF COUNCILWOMAN MERCEDES NARCISSE

CALL (718) 241-9330 TO SET UP AN APPOINTMENT.

Free legal consultations are offered at the community office of Council Member Mercedes Narcisse. Our mission has always been to empower and support our community members, and these consultations aim to provide clarity and assistance in areas that matter most to you.

SERVICES AVAILABLE:

🔹 Expert advice from attorneys on housing issues.

🔹 Guidance on healthcare proxies.

🔹 Assistance on civil matters.

🔹 And many more legal subjects.

If you or someone you know could benefit from these services, please don't hesitate to contact our office at (718) 241-9330 and schedule an appointment.

IMMIGRATION HELP IS AVAILABLE EVERY THURSDAY

Council Member Mercedes Narcisse is happy to announce that every Thursday at our community office we offer free immigration services available through CUNY Citizenship Now!

Call 646-664-9400 or 212-652-2071 to make an appointment.

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