Meet Our #ConeyRecovers Community Coordinator!

Ruth Morales, a Coney Island resident, is the #ConeyRecovers Community Coordinator. Ruth has worked in the social work field for over 10 years. Her most recent position was as a Family Advocate at the Family Resource Center in Brooklyn. Among her accomplishments is assisting the homeless population make the transition from shelters to stable housing. Ruth has also helped obtain essential resources for Coney Island residents affected by Hurricane Sandy.

McDonalds on Mermaid is reopening soon and now hiring. #ConeyRecovers

Visit www.mcstate.com/33375 for more information and to apply!

American Red Cross: How They're Helping...

So many organizations—local and international—play a role in Coney Island’s ongoing recovery. The American Red Cross shared this story of helping a local family find new apartment after theirs was destroyed by the storm.

The Coney Corps program, which includes training, placement, and skills development for local residents in Coney Island, is made possible in partnership with local organizations like the Suber Foundation and the cooperation of local contractors. Pictured here is Keith Suber (l) and a graduate of Coney Corps’ OSHA class, Wendel (r), who is currently working at a local job site. Together, we are working to put Coney Islanders to work in rebuilding and restoring the neighborhood.

To learn more about Coney Corps, click here, and also read this update from the Brooklyn Community Foundation, a key underwriter and supporter of this effort.

NYCHA Digital Van at O’Dwyer Today

For anyone needing internet access to sign up for a job screening appointment at www.ConeyIslandJobs2013.com: The NYCHA Digital Van is on-site today by the O’Dwyer Gardens Community Center (2945 W. 33rd Street), from 10am - 4pm. Please spread the word!

ConeyIslandJobs2013.com

Looking for employment in the amusement area this summer? Visit www.ConeyIslandJobs2013.com ASAP and register for a screening appointment next week. Coney Island residents encouraged to apply. Please tell your neighbors!

Want to intern with #ConeyRecovers?

Job Title: Community Coordinator Intern

Primary Purpose:

We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented unpaid intern to help spread the word about Hurricane Sandy recovery in Coney Island. The intern will work in Coney Island with a full-time Community Coordinator to ensure the recovery effort remains organized and well publicized. The intern will manage the website of #ConeyRecovers, an initiative coordinating recovery services for the community. He or she will maintain databases on local organizations’ needs and the resources available to help them, both key reserves of on-the-ground information. The intern will ensure we cast the widest possible net with our communications, updating contact lists, creating flyers, and supporting other outreach efforts.

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Make sure to RSVP by April 18th for this training by emailing [email protected].