If you missed any of our meetings in 2021, you can review the past meeting recordings HERE. Our next meeting will be on September 22, 2021 at 10AM.  Enjoy your Summer and we look forward to seeing everyone in a few months! 

 

Please take a moment to view some of our documents that were presented during our June Meeting: 

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• Leslie Sierra, SMP Counselor; Powerpoint Presentation - Free activities to do in the Summer; SMP Fraud Tips, Brooklyn Public Library Free Activities and How to Protect Yourself During the Warm Weather

• Olivia Grondy; Powerpoint Presentation; Sharing Network Program Coordinator, One Community

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COVID-19 VACCINES and UPDATES​​

• In-home COVID-19 vaccination is now available for all New Yorkers, and may allow for your choice of vaccine. NYC residents, click HERE or call 877-829-4692 to request an in-home appointment.

• Key things to Know About COVID-19 Vaccines - (HHS)

• What Fully Vaccinated People Need to Know - (HHS)

• FDA fact sheets for recipients and caregivers on each vaccine are available: Pfizer; Moderna; Johnson & Johnson. (ny.gov)

• If you do not have health insurance and need COVID-19 services, please see these fact sheets for information on testing, treatment and vaccines in English and Spanish (HRSA)

• NYS COVID-19 Vaccination Hotline 1-833-NYS-4-VAX (1-833-697-4829). ​

COVID-19 RESOURCES​

• Find a Test Site Near You

• COVID-19 Travel Advisory

• COVID-19 Emotional Support Helpline at 1-844-863-9314

EMERGENCY BROADBAND BENEFIT

• The FCC announced eligible households will       be able to apply for the Emergency Broadband Benefit.

• View FLYER for more information, View FLYER (Spanish)

• Consumer FAQ for Emergency Broadband Benefit

• Call 833-511-0311 if you have questions or visit the FCC Website

• View Video

BREAKING BREAD, BUILDING BONDS.  FIGHTING HATE, ONE MEAL AT A TIME.

AN initiative from BBP Eric Adams intended to bring all communities together to unite us by shared commonalities and building the bonds we need to peaceably heal our communities. If you would like to be a participate or host for these dinners, please register for BBBB.

 

Friendly VOICES: Building Friendships, Addressing Social Isolation. A NYC Department For The Aging Program

Friendly VOICES (Virtual Opportunities Improving Connections with ElderS) is a program that provides friendship and social engagement for Older Adults through one-on-one relationships and small groups.
DFTA identifies older adults, recruits and screens volunteers, and provides training and ongoing support to volunteers and clients to ensure engagements are rewarding to both parties.

Friendly VOICES is an important resource to help relieve the     social isolation experienced by many older adults. Connecting
with an older adult is an enriching experience for volunteers.      Many relationships are sustained over many years and can provide ongoing companionship for both older adults and volunteers.

For more information, please review the following documents:

• FLYER #1 (for volunteers)

• FLYER #2 (for seniors)

• Program Overview

• Press Release

Questions? Contact:  Katherine Kim; Friendly VOICES Coordinator
Tel: (212) 602-7777; Email: FVOICES@aging.nyc.gov
NYC Department for the Aging

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