Small Business Workshops
Monroe College School of Business and Operation HOPE host free small business development workshops Wednesdays through July 29 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the college’s Ustin Hall, 2375 Jerome Ave. (184th Street). Participants will learn how to start a business, build a business plan, and look for funding. For more information or to register, call (201) 381-8798 or email pedro.barry@operationhope.org.
Understanding Colitis Program
An educational program on inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis takes place May 21 at Montefiore Medical Center’s Tishman Learning Center room #1, 111 E. 210th St. Free registration and light snacks provided. For more information or to register, call (646) 388-9290.
Food Assistance Programs
Information on several food assistance programs including the federal SNAP/food stamp program, WIC, school and summer meal, senior meals, and more is available by calling the New York Coalition Against Hunger office at (212) 825-0028. Information on Bronx food programs is also available in English at http://bit.ly/1FksQB3 and Spanish at http://bit.ly/1aYB1GG.
Free Tutoring
Free tutoring in math, history, English and science is available for students ages 12 to 21 at Sistas & Brothers United, 103 E. 196th St., 3rd fl., Mondays to Fridays from 3 to 6 p.m. For more information, call (718) 584-0515 ext. 243 or (347) 481-6180.
Free Legal Help
Free legal services are available at the office of Councilman Andy King, 940 E. Gun Hill Rd., Fridays through June 26. Legal consultations include criminal, NYCHA, tenant/landlord, public assistance, wills, healthcare proxies, contract disputes, family law issues, and civil litigations. For more information and to schedule an appointment, call (718) 684-5509.
Bird Walks
Bird Walks at Van Cortlandt Park are available free, Saturdays from 8 to 9:30 a.m. until November. Anyone interested can meet at the Nature Center, 246th Street and Broadway. For more information, contact Joseph McManus at McManus638@aol.com.
Healthcare & Benefits Screening
The Northwest Bronx Resource Center is offering help for several services: healthcare enrollment and benefits screening every Monday and SeedCo will help with healthcare applications, benefits (SNAP, WIC, etc.), finding free and low-cost healthcare, finding a doctor and other programs. Community Service Society is available to assist with applying and/or questions regarding benefits, including SNAP, WIC, Disability, etc. For more information, email Jumelia@unhp.org or (718) 933-2539.
MMCC Services
The Mosholu Montefiore Community Center, 3450 DeKalb Ave., offers services for children, teens and senior citizens including pre-K classes, day camp, adult education classes and wide-ranging services for senior citizens. To learn more, call MMCC at (718) 882-4000.