Do you have a legal question and don’t know where to turn to? / ¿Tiene usted una pregunta legal y no sabe a donde acudir?
May 19, 2011 at 3:53 pm | Posted in Announcements | Leave a comment
| Visit the Legal Clinic for a one on one meeting with an attorney and receive a free consultation.
Every Wednesday 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Call for an appointment (718) 388-8773 The Legal Clinic is en the office of Churches United, 247 Hewes St., Brooklyn. The office is at the corner of Marcy Ave. and Hewes St. |
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Visite La Clínica Legal para hablar con unabogado y reciba una consulta gratis.
Todos los Miercoles 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Llame para una Cita (718) 388-8773. La Cliníca Legal esta en la oficina de Iglesius Unidas (Churches United), 247 Hewes Street, Brooklyn. La oficina esta en la esquina de la avenida Marcy y la calle Hewes.
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LEGAL CLINIC – CLINICAL LEGAL
| Family Law – Personal Injury – Automobile and Construction Accidents – Workers Compensation – Wills, Trusts, & Estates – Elder Law – Landlord / Tenant Law – Real Estate – Foreclosure – Bankruptcy – Immigration – Unpaid Wages | Ley Familiar – Daños y Perjuicios – Accidents de Construcción y Trabajo – Compensación del Trabajador – -Testamentos, Fideicomisos & Sucesiones – -Ley de Ancianos – Ley de Dueño/Inquilino – Bienes y Raíces – Ejecuición Hipotecaria – Bancarrota – Immigración – Salario no Pagado |
Estas sin trabajo o no satisfecho con su presente trabajo?
May 4, 2011 at 3:33 pm | Posted in Announcements | Leave a comment
Iglesias Unidas esta dirijiendo este problema de trabajos. Estamos ofreciendo un programa de clases adequado a las nececidad de estar sin trabajo. En Mayo, Iglesias Unidas empezara clases por seis (6) semanas en various lugares en la Iglesias con los sigiente topicos:
* Clases de ESL (Ingles de sigundo lenguaje) para trabajadores, imigrantes y recidentes de a comunidad.
* Preparacion para el trabajo utilizando habilidad de computadoras para preparer su resume y buscar trabajos en linea.
* Civil, Cuidadania Y Habilidad de la vida. Para imigrantes y personas que estan buscando estableser cuidadania o adquirir credenciales de trabajo.
Registrese y busquese una nueva ventana en el Mercado de trabajo. Llame a Iglesias Unidas para informacion. 718-388-3774
Are you jobless or unsatisfied with your job?
April 28, 2011 at 10:59 am | Posted in Announcements, Churches United events | Leave a comment
Churches United is addressing the problem of joblessness head-on. We are offering a free program of classes tailored to the needs of the jobless person. This May, Churches United will start classes for 6 weeks at various parish locations on the following topics:
- Workplace ESL for workers, immigrants and other community residents.
- Job Readiness Utilizing Computer Skills training to gain valuable com puter training, to prepare resumes, and do on-line job searches.
- Civics, Citizenship and Life Skills for immigrants and people who are seeking to establish citizenship or to acquire work credentials.
Sign up and give yourself a new edge in the job market. Call Churches United at 718-388-3774 for information.
Affordable Housing Opportunity in Downtown Brooklyn/Oportunidad de Apartamentos Economico en el Centro de Brooklyn
March 9, 2011 at 11:38 am | Posted in Affordable Housing Info | Leave a comment
| Are you seeking an affordable apartment?
The Addison, 230-238 Livingston St., Brooklyn, New York (Area: Downtown Brooklyn – Community Board 2) Now accepting applications to enter into the City lottery for Studio, 1 and 2 bedroom apartments (8 affordable units total). Income eligibility ranges 1 person $37,366 – $44,352 2 person $39,914 – $50,668 3 person $47,742 – $57,024 4 person $47,742 – $61,068 If you are interested in this opportunity, act now to mail in your application by April 18, 2011. Call Mary Rivera weekdays after 1:30 p.m. at 718-388-3774 for more information. |
Estad usted buscando un apartamento economico ?
The Addison, 230-238 Livingston St., Brooklyn, Nueva York (Area: El Centro Brooklyn – Junta de la Comunidad 2) Estan aceptando aplicaciones para entrar en la loteria de la ciudad para apartamentos: studio, 1 y 2 cuartos dormitorio. ( Un total de 8 apartamentos desponible para bajo ingreso) Ingreso para ser elegible: 1 persona $37,366 – $44,352 2 personas $39,914 – $50,668 3 personas $47,742 – $57,024 4 personas $47,742 – $61,068 Si usted estad enteresado para esta oportunidad, accion ahora y envie su aplicacion antes de Abril 18, 2011. Llame a Mary Rivera, Lunes-Viernes despues de las 1:30pm. Llame al (718) 388-3774 para mas informacion. |
Legal Clinic Now at Churches United
February 24, 2011 at 4:30 pm | Posted in Announcements | Leave a commentChurches United and Transfiguration Parish are pleased to announce that legal clinic services are now available at our office at 247 Hewes St. on the corner of Marcy Ave. and Hewes St.
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he legal clinic offers free one-on-one meetings with attorneys. If you want a consultation with an attorney, an appointment will be required. Call Diana at 718-388-8773 to make an appointment. Legal Clinic hours are Wednesdays from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Attorneys from the law office of Hernandez & Paulonis P.C. will be on hand to discus case evaluations and referrals The areas of law to be covered are broad and will include child custody, child support, visitation, divorce, domestic violence, immigration, Medicaid planning, wills, health care proxy, power of attorney, guardianship, workers compensation, personal injury, medical malpractice, construction accidents, motor vehicle accidents, mortgage foreclosures, bankruptcy, real estate, unpaid wages, and landlord/tenant issues.
Founded in 2003, Churches United is a community group that seeks solutions to the difficulties faced by low-income families and persons in north Brooklyn. Churches United is a located in a street front office in the Southside. Every weekday our office provides services to people with housing and job problems. Churches United has established itself as a significant voice in the community, known and respected by local residents and public decision makers. We believe that the strength of collaboration among parishes is a most valuable asset to our communities.
Applications Now for Affordable Housing in Bedford-Stuyvesant / Aplicaciones Ahorra Para una oportunidad de apartamentos economico en la area Bedford-Stuyvesant
January 4, 2011 at 3:26 pm | Posted in Affordable Housing Info, NYC Dept. of HPD | Leave a comment| Are you seeking an affordable apartment?
A development project by UDC Cornerstone LLC The Garvey 1600 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, New York (Neighborhood: Bedford-Stuyvesant) Now accepting applications to enter into the City lottery for Studio, 1, and 2 bedroom apartments (77 affordable units total). Income eligibility ranges 1 person $18,035-33,300 2 person $19,372 – 38,040 3 person $23,280 – 42,780 4 person $23,280 – 47,520 If you are interested in this opportunity, act now to mail in your application by February 13, 2011. Call Mary Rivera weekdays after 1:30 p.m. at 718-388-3774 for more information. |
Estad usted buscando un apartamento economico ?
Sontruido por UDC Cornerstone LLC El Garvey 1600 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, Nueva York (Area: Bedford-Stuyvesant) Estan acestando aplicaciones para entrar en la loteria de la ciudad para apartamentos: studio, 1, y 2 cuartos dormitorio. ( Un total de 77 apartamentos desponible para bajo ingreso) Ingreso para ser elegible: 1 persona $18,035- 33,300 2 personas $19,372 – 38,040 3 personas $23,280 – 42,780 4 personas $23,280 – 47,520 Si usted estad enteresado para esta oportunidad, accion ahora y envie su aplicacion antes de 13 febrero 2011. Llame a Mary Rivera, Lunes-Viernes despues de las 1:30 pm. Llame al (718) 388-3774 para mas informacion. |
Toyland Williamsburg Returns
January 3, 2011 at 3:45 pm | Posted in Churches United events | Leave a comment
On December 22, Churches United’s office was transformed into Toyland Williamsburg for what has become an annual event for us. We had on hand Santa Claus to bring Christmas cheer and wrapped presents to south Willamsburg’s families.
Over the course of the year, our staff compiles a list of families facing hard times. These folks are invited to participate in our Toyland event and bring their kids to meet Santa, sample our home made cookies, and take home a bag of gifts for unwrapping on Christmas morning.
The event was held in conjunction with Sister Peggy Walsh who coordinates a gift giving program with St. Francis of Assisi parish in Park Slope. This year, we were thrilled when the staff of Community Preservation Corp. joined in and added their generous contribution of gifts. As this sampling of photographs show, for the 40+ families that came to Toyland Williamsburg, the Christmas spirit was alive and well.
Affordable Housing Opportunity in Bushwick / Oportunidad de Apartamentos Economico en la Area Bushwick
November 23, 2010 at 1:58 pm | Posted in Affordable Housing Info | Leave a comment
| Are you seeking an affordable apartment?
A development project by Rheingold Heights Two Corp 61 Melrose Street. Brooklyn, New York (Neighborhood: Bushwick) Now accepting applications to enter into the City lottery for 1, 2, 3, and 4 bedroom apartments (45 affordable units total). Income eligibility ranges 1 person $22,834-26,900 $27,771-32,280 2 person $22,834 – 36,840 3 person $27,531 – 41,460 4 person $27,531 – 46,460 5 person $31,817 – $49,740 6 person $35,623 – $53,460 7 person $35,623 – 47,600 If you are interested in this opportunity, act now to mail in your application by December 6, 2010. Call Mary Rivera weekdays after 1:30 p.m. at 718-388-3774 for more information. |
Estad usted buscando un apartamento economico ?
Sontruido por Rheingold Heights Two Corp 61 Melrose St., Brooklyn, Nueva York (Area: Buahwick) Estan acestando aplicaciones para entrar en la loteria de la ciudad para apartamentos: 1, 2, 3, y 4 cuartos dormitorio. ( Un total de 45 apartamentos desponible para bajo ingreso) Ingreso para ser elegible: 1 persona $22,834-26,900 $27,771-32,280 2 personas $22,834 – 36,840 3 personas $27,531 – 41,460 4 personas $27,531 – 46,460 5 personas $31,817 – $49,740 6 personas $35,623 – $53,460 7 personas $35,623 – 47,600 Si usted estad enteresado para esta oportunidad, accion ahora y envie su aplicacion antes de Diciembre 6, 2010. Llame a Mary Rivera, Lunes-Viernes despues de las 1:30pm. Llame al (718) 388-3774 para mas informacion. |
Give Thanks and Look Ahead
November 15, 2010 at 4:17 pm | Posted in Economic Justice, Parish Leaders | Leave a commentWith the Thanksgiving weekend approaching, we are more mindfully grateful of our blessings. Isn’t it a blessing to have your eyes open to new possibilities, new opportunities? So we give thanks and look ahead to 2011.
In our goals for the year ahead, we know we want to address the crisis of unemployment in the lives of so many families. It doesn’t take a new survey for us to understand that the same folks with affordable housing problems are impacted by the economic jobs downturn as well. In 2011, we hope to bring jobs workshops and services into the parish halls of our members.
We hope to expand our parish leaders program. Every month the leaders get togetherto coordinate campaigns, emphasizing active involvement advocating for affordable housing and related issues chosen by the leaders. For example, in 2010 our leaders played an important advocacy role by documenting public support for the New Domino project with a petition drive and testifying in their own words why they supported the 660 affordable units.
City funding for our tenant advisory services program ended this year, which we offer from 1:30 to 5:00 PM. daily. We’ve seen that it’s a fact that tenant services can be essential to stave off homelessness for a family in crisis. Our goal will be to continue to serve tenants with their SCRIE application, NYCHA form, Section 8 recertification, etc.
Awards: The CPC Press Release
September 23, 2010 at 1:19 pm | Posted in Churches United In The News | Leave a commentCPC’S MICHAEL LAPPIN RECEIVES HUMANITARIAN AWARD FROM CHURCHES UNITED COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION IN BROOKLYN
FR. RICK BUETHER ALSO HONORED FOR HIS EFFORTS TO EXPAND HOUSING AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES
(l to r) Churches United Executive Director Paul Cogley, CPC CEO and president Michael Lappin, CPC vice-president and New Domino project manager Susan Pollock, Sts. Peter & Paul Parish pastor Father Richard Beuther, and Churches United Chair of the Board of Directors Bishop Joseph Sullivan.
New York, September XX, 2010—The Community Preservation Corporation (CPC) announced today that Michael Lappin, CPC’s President and CEO, is the recipient of the 2010 Churches United Humanitarian Award.
Mr. Lappin was honored for his dedication to providing affordable housing to the hard working families of the Brooklyn community. The award was presented to Mr. Lappin by Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz on behalf of the faith-based group and its Executive Director Paul Cogley. The ceremony took place at Churches United’s 2010 Awards Dinner at Giando on the Water in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
Co-honoree Fr. Richard Buether of the parish of Sts. Peter and Paul, received the organization’s Msgr. Bryan J. Karvelis Award for his ongoing efforts to expand housing and job opportunities of “struggling families and seniors.”
Bishop Joseph M. Sullivan, Chair of the Board of Churches United Corp., said, “We honor Mike in gratitude for his leadership and outreach to meet our communities’ needs for affordable housing, jobs training programs, and open space. His vision provides new possibilities for families and persons to find homes in our neighborhood.”
Mr. Lappin said, “I am truly honored by this magnificent gesture. I have worked side-by-side with Churches United and Fr. Rick Buether for the past six years, in our shared vision for the New Domino mixed-use development on the Williamsburg waterfront. With Churches United’s encouragement, we designed the New Domino as a model for affordable housing in New York City.” He added, “I am pleased to announce that we will begin construction of the New Domino’s first phase in 2011.”
Councilman Steve Levin and Assemblyman Vito Lopez also expressed strong support for the development of affordable housing in their community.
The dramatic $l.5 billion development on the Williamsburg waterfront will provide a total of 2,200 apartments, with 660 permanently affordable units. The project also provides four acres of public parks, a quarter mile long riverfront esplanade, restoration of the landmark Domino Refinery complex with the iconic Domino Sugar sign on its roof, 128,000 square feet of retail space, 147,000 square feet of community facility space and significant economic development opportunities, including 350 construction jobs every year for 10 years, over 1,000 permanent jobs and 500 job-training slots.
Since its founding in 1974, CPC has invested more than $7.4 billion in nearly 140,000 units of housing.
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