ATTENTION: DHS and Advantage Program Updates

The Advantage Program was a NYC Department of Homeless Services (DHS) program that provided rental subsidies that helped clients transition from temporary, emergency shelter to self-sufficiency as quickly as possible, instilling responsibility through its firm linkage to employment opportunities. However, due to New York State's withdrawal of funding for the program, DHS ceased signing Advantage leases as of April 1, 2011. If you have questions or concerns about the Advantage program as a client or a landlord, please contact DHS at 212-607-6200.

ATTENTION: Internship Available At Office of CM James

The Office of Council Member Letitia James is looking for summer interns. Please note this is an unpaid summer internship but applicants will have invaluable experience for future careers in social advocacy, political affairs, and community activism. Interns should be motivated and have a passion for public service. The ideal candidate must possess outstanding organizing skills, the ability to gather data, as well as communicate and listen to constituent needs.

• You will be assigned to a specific project developing from areas such as Housing Development, Homeless Issues, Environmental Issues, Public Health, Education and After-School Programs as well as other needs.
• You will be required to work outside of out of the office at least three days per week.

All interested parties should email cover letter and resume to Ms. G. Davis-Elliott, Chief of Staff at gdaviselliott@council.nyc.gov

A.R.T/New York FOOD DRIVE

A.R.T./New York has been partnering with The Food Bank of New York City over the past couple of years at South Oxford Space and have helped many people within the Fort Greene community.

With your support the help can continue to benefit the community. This year’s winter food drive runs through January 31st. Bring your donations to the 1st floor lobby at 138 S. Oxford Street during regular weekday office hours or between 9:30am and 1:30pm on weekends. They are also open late most nights, so call if you want to come by after office hours.

The needed items are listed below, thank you very much for your help.

Vegetables : Canned Vegetables, Tomato Sauce, Vegetable Soups
Fruits : Canned Fruits (in juice or light syrup) , Dried Fruits, 100% Fruit Juices
Proteins : Beans- canned or dry, Peanut Butter, Nuts, Canned Meat (chicken, beef, ham), Canned Fish (tuna, salmon, sardines), Canned Stews (chicken or beef)
Grains : Rice (white, brown, favored), Pasta/noodles, Cold Cereal, Hot Cereal, Flour/Cornmeal/Baking Mixes, Whole Grain Crackers, Couscous, Canned Pasta
Dairy : Dry Milk packets, Shelf stable milk, Soy/Almond/Rice Milk
Specialty Items : Baby Food/Cereals, Nutrition Beverages
Other Items : Spices, Coffee/Tea, Personal Care Items