Social Security Expanded Office Hrs.
Social Security offices in the Bronx will be remain open to the public until 4 p.m. on Wednesdays. The nearest Social Security offices from Norwood is located at 2501 Grand Concourse. For more information, call (800) 772-1213. 

Recreational Volleyball
Join members of the NYPD, FDNY/EMS, and Community Board 6 every Saturday through April 4 from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Aquinas High School, 685 E. 182nd St. (corner of Cambreleng Avenue and Grote Street). For more information or to register, call Rosie at (917) 569-7034, Victor at (917) 603-5600, or email mattersofsports@gmail. com.

Comment on Bus Reroute Plan
The MTA is currently accepting comments for its plan to update the Bronx’s bus route network, which is expected to take effect later this year. Comments on the MTA’s plan can be submitted online by going to https://bit.ly/2Zz86E3.

Heating Assistance
Applications for the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) for older adults and low- and middle-income New Yorkers will be accepted by local departments of social services. Eligibility is based on income, household size, and how the home is heated. Residents can apply online at https://on.ny.gov/2Fn062M and mail it to NYC DSS/HRA/HEAP, P.O. Box 1401, Church Street Station, New York, NY 10008. For more information, call (212) 331-3126.

Fridays With Fernandez
Assemblywoman Nathalia Fernandez is available for one-on-one meetings each Friday at her district office at 2018 Williamsbridge Rd. Friday dates and times vary. To check times and make an appointment, call (718) 409-0109.

LGBT Scholarship
College scholarships totaling $10,000 will be awarded to students who are members or allies of the LGBTQ+ community. Applicants must write two 500-word essays that discuss a challenge they have faced in life, and the historical significance of the Stonewall Inn within the context of the gay rights movement. The deadline is March 1, 2020. Applications can be filled online at https://bit. ly/2PugZdH. For questions, contact Eric Vaughan at LGBTQ@ schools.nyc.gov.

Naloxone Training
Free trainings on the administration of naloxone, the drug used to reverse opioid overdoses, is available through the Bronx Community Health Network on Mondays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Wednesdays from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at 1 Fordham Plaza (excluding holidays). For more information, contact Matthew Carrion, community health worker, at (929) 220-8176 or naloxone@bchnhealth.org.

Financial Literacy Workshops
The Pinero Foundation will offer free financial literacy workshops to low income residents via two virtual workshops on Feb. 17 at the following times: money and consequences workshop to build a strong financial foundation at 11 a.m.; a workshop that lets you decide whether college, trade school, or work is a right fit for you. For more information and to register, call (917) 831-4100 or email pinerofoundation@mail.com.

Housing Discrimination
Renters who’ve been denied a home because of income discrimination can file a complaint online through the Office of the New York Attorney General by visiting https://ag.ny.gov/source-income-discrimination. Examples of income discrimination include paying rent through Section 8 vouchers, alimony, child support, foster care subsidies, Supplement Security Income (SSI), or any other type of government assistance. For more information, call the attorney general’s New York City office at (800) 771-7755.