Council Member Marjorie Velázquez - What's Happening in District 13

 

Dear Neighbor,

This week, many of our neighbors were met with fear, uncertainty, and deep concerns for the families and friends living in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. This has taught us that we must stand together and support our fellow Americans and neighbors in the Caribbean while navigating the most difficult times. While we are no strangers to natural disasters, there is always room for improvement and change to build for a better reaction time and recovery period. I would like to thank everyone who has reached out to my office in the wake of Hurricane Fiona with donations to send to our partners on the island.

As we continue to identify the immediate needs of our neighbors, let’s also remember that here in New York City, we are fortunate to have organizations that provide vital programming to help shape our communities and build up our future leaders. Through initiatives like Participatory Budgeting (sent in a separate email) and our robust arts and culture programs, there are endless opportunities for our youth and adults of all ages. No one is too young or old to make a difference in their community, and don’t let anyone tell you differently.

In this week’s newsletter, you will find information about upcoming events and opportunities for all ages. If you have any questions or would like further information, you can reach out to my office Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM at (718) 931-1721 or via email at District13@council.nyc.gov.

In the meantime, I look forward to seeing you all around the district and hope you have a safe weekend!

Sincerely,

Council Member Marjorie Velázquez

What’s Happening In District 13?

Community Needs Assessment

The Department of Youth and Community Development is in the process of conducting a Community Needs Assessment (CNA). The CNA is a stakeholder engagement process through DYCD collects feedback from the community in Neighborhood Development Areas (NDA) about programs and services in their community. DYCD and Neighborhood Advisory Boards (NAB) use this feedback to develop program priorities and allocate funds for the federal Community Services Block Grant (CSBG).

This year we are sharing the online survey, which can be found by clicking here.

Individuals who live, work, or spend time in NYC is eligible to complete this survey to inform what services and programs will be funded throughout NYC neighborhoods.

Resources Provided By The Department of Housing Preservation and Development