Bronx Youth Heard
The Norwood News is accepting applications from Bronx high school students ages 14 to 18 for its Bronx Youth Heard after school journalism program. To obtain a copy of the application, call (718) 324-4998 or log on to www.norwoodnews.org/youthjournalism/.

Free Credit score and Analysis Program
Ridgewood Savings Bank will host a free credit score and analysis program, to learn to manage finances, at two of its branches from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: 3824 White Plains Rd. on Sept. 20 (718) 882-0440; and 1626 Bruckner Blvd. on Sept. 27 (718) 589-1323. Appointments are required.

NYBG Open House
The New York Botanical Garden seeks hosts/attendants to work at its Holiday Train Show. An Open House will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 24 from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Watson Building room 302. For more information on duties and requirements, call (718) 817-8700 or visit nybg.org/employment.

School Registration
The Department of Education has Registration Centers open at various sites in the Bronx from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. for new and re-entering students. To find the center nearest you, call 311. 

MMCC Services
The Mosholu Montefiore Community Center offers a number of services including food stamps (ext. 304) at 3450 DeKalb Ave. For more information and details of classes and programs, call (718) 882-4000. In addition, there is Head Start and Universal Pre-K at the Van Cortlandt Jewish Center at 3880 Sedgwick Ave. Call (718) 654-0563 for more information.

Special Needs Services
Parent Advocacy Services offers help for parents of children with special needs, finding the right high school for one’s child and preparing students for college. For more information email Hazel Adams-Shango at info@BeingSpecialNYC.com.

Cash for Guns
Trade in guns for money, no questions asked, at three Bronx churches on Saturday, Sept. 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information and details, contact your local precinct.

 

Food Bank Assistance
The Food Bank of New York offers free meals and food for the needy throughout the Bronx. They also assist with other services including food stamps, income tax returns, job training, and legal assistance. To find a location near you, call (212) 566-7855 or visit http://www.foodbanknyc.org/news/find-help.