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BWICA

Brooklyn-wide Interagency Council on Aging

Grassroots organization dedicated to improving the
quality of life of seniors in Brooklyn.
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Every May, the Administration for Community Living leads the nation’s observance of Older Americans Month (OAM) and the 2023 theme is Aging Unbound. Join us in embracing the opportunity to continue to change. Find a new passion, go on an adventure, and push boundaries by not letting age define your limits.  Come to our BWICA meeting on May 24th to celebrate!

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Join the NYS Senior Medicare Patrol June 5 - June 11. 

Learn more by visiting www.nysenior.org

Dr. Kass will update us on initiatives that impact NY's elders such as:

  • Medicare Savings under the Inflation Reduction Act

  • Importance of Up-to-Date Vaccinations

  • Mental Health Support/988

  • Updates on Medicare Benefits

Dr. Kass wants to hear your questions and comments related to Medicare, Medicaid, Health, Human and Senior Issues. 

  • Please include your questions for Dr. Kass in the Questions and Comments section of your ZOOM registration form.

  • View Flyer for more information.

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BROOKLYN PUBLIC LIBRARY PROGRAMS 

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Are You Searching for a Rewarding Volunteer Assignment?

The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is here! Hosted in New York City, by the Community Service Society of New York, RSVP helps older adults aged 55 and older find meaningful volunteer opportunities (both remote and in-person) across the city. Start your search today by sending an email to:

Starting April 15, 2023, NYS expanded benefits for people using SNAP benefits at farmers’ markets.

The FreshConnect Fresh2You initiative will help consumers that lost some of their SNAP benefits due to the reductions to the SNAP program by increasing their buying power at participating farmers markets. If you are a recipient of SNAP benefits and wish to use those benefits at a farmers’ market, find a participating market.

You may also visit SNAP-to-Market for more information about SNAP benefits at farmers’ markets. At participating farmers’ markets, you may be eligible to receive FreshConnect Checks in addition to your SNAP benefit. For every $2 in SNAP benefits a customer exchanges for wooden tokens, the manager may issue an additional $2 credit in the form of a FreshConnect Check. This check may be spent at the market on any SNAP eligible food item.

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