Free Oven Safe Knob Covers
The Office of Councilman Ritchie Torres is giving away free safe oven knob covers to prevent accidental fires in apartments. Free knob covers can be picked up at 2546 Hoffman St., Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. while supplies last. For more information, call the office at (718) 842-8100.

Nonprofit Grants Now Available
Resident-led groups in low-income communities and Title I public schools can apply for a Neighborhood Grant of up to $3,000. A workshop in how to fill out the application correctly takes place on Jan. 8 at 6 p.m. at 4035 White Plains Rd. For more information, call (718) 547-8854 or go to the Citizens Committee website at www.citizensnyc. org/grants.

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.

Toy Drive
Donate a new, unwrapped toy at the Bronx Zoo to receive a voucher for one free general admission ticket to the zoo (maximum of four vouchers per family). Donations can be dropped off at the park entrance (no admission necessary) or inside the Bronx Zoo Store in specially designated bins during the hours of operation. Vouchers can be collected at the drop-off locations and are valid for redemption from Jan. 1 to June 1, 2019. The donations are being collected through Dec. 31 for families of veterans, military members on active duty, and NYC families in need. For more information, call (718) 220-5100 or go to www.bronxzoo.com/giveback.

Excelsior Scholarship
Applications for the spring 2019 term for tuition-free college at a CUNY or SUNY school are available through Jan. 14. To qualify, students must be pursuing an undergraduate degree at CUNY or SUNY, be enrolled in at least 12 credits per semester, and live in a combined federal adjusted gross income of $110,000 or less. To apply, go to https://on.ny.gov/2o6ZOzL, or call (518) 473-1574.

Right to Counsel
Right to Counsel (RTC)— which assigns a free attorney to those sued for eviction in housing court and in NYCHA termination of tenancy hearings and who are income eligible—is available to tenants who live in Bronx zip codes 10457, 10467, and 10468. If a tenant is not income-eligible, they have the right to a one-off legal consultation or advice session. Tenants facing eviction or harassment from management can call Nova Lucero at the Northwest Bronx Community & Clergy Coalition for support at (917) 952-5494.

Orchard Beach Survey
A survey on what the Pavilion at Orchard Beach is currently used for is available to be filled out. It’s part of an effort to revitalize the Pavilion through a multi-million dollar project. Respondents are encouraged to make suggestions for uses in the future. TQuestions can be answered at https://bit.ly/2SOrMiS.

Crime Victims Support
Crime Victims Support Services, a 501(c)3 group at 1138 Neill Ave., offers victims help in navigating the criminal justice system. Free confidential services include claim assistance, case follow-up, crisis counseling, and victim advocacy. The group accepts donations. For more infor