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#ConeyRecovers Collaborative Receives $250,000 Grant from Brooklyn Recovery Fund

#ConeyRecovers announces additional funding to support physical rebuilding efforts and programming affected by Super Storm Sandy.

CONEY ISLAND, October 9, 2013 – Brooklyn Recovery Fund awarded the #ConeyRecovers collaborative $250,000 for continued relief efforts in Coney Island. These funds will support faith-based organizations, address mental health needs within the community, as well as provide funding for capacity building initiatives, and support staffing coordination through Coney Corps for rebuilding efforts.

World Cares Center VISTA POSITIONS OPEN NOW, APPLICATIONS DUE BY 9-20!

Make a difference in the lives of those affected by Superstorm Sandy while gaining work experience.

VISTAs (Volunteers in Service to America) serve one year terms for their sponsor organization. Through the Federal program, AmeriCorps, they receive a living allowance, an end of service award, health benefits, child care benefits and relocation allowance if applicable, and are withheld from federal income taxes on their allowance.  To learn more about the Volunteers in Service to America program visit https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=52121&fromSearch=true

 

Grant Opportunity: The Home Depot Community Impact Grants Program (Deadline: 8/13)

The Home Depot Community Impact Grants Program is awarding $5,000 to volunteer-led nonprofits working to improve the physical health of their communities. Grants exist in the form of Home Depot gift cards, and are used to purchase tools, materials, or services.  Visit this web site to apply: https://corporate.homedepot.com/CorporateResponsibility/HDFoundation/Pages/ComImpactGrant.aspx