The Coalition for the Improvement of Bedford-Stuyvesant (CIBS)

Bed-Stuy Seniors Start Co-Living to Ward Off Gentrifiers

patch.com A city matchmaking program for elderly roomies is taking root in embattled Bed-Stuy.

BedStuy Bikes at Marcy Playground

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Nonprofit Program Aims to Offer Customized Help to Bed-Stuy Families

dnainfo.com A local coalition launched "All For One," which customizes community resources for households.

Survey Participants Needed- Get a Gift Card

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hosted-p0.vresp.com CIBS Has A New Direction! We’re proud to introduce All For One (A4O), a new collaborative effort spearheaded by the lead organizations of CIBS: Bedford-Stuyvesant Restoration, Bridge Street Development, and Pratt Area Community Council. Through this Collaborative, we are implementing an overall plan…

Survey Participants Needed- Get a Gift Card

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hosted-p0.vresp.com We’re proud to introduce All For One (A4O), a collaborative effort initiated by the lead organizations of CIBS: Bedford-Stuyvesant Restoration, Bridge Street Development, and Pratt Area Community Council.

FREE Food and Fitness Events at Restoration http://p0.vresp.com/pR1YJF

New Online Tool Helps You Find Your “Forever” Neighborhood – Next City

New Online Tool Helps You Find Your “Forever” Neighborhood

nextcity.org AARP’s searchable “livability index” scores cities and communities across the U.S.

Video: Block by Block | Bedford-Stuyvesant

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nytimes.com The sprawling Brooklyn neighborhood of Bedford-Stuyvesant is famous for its African-American heritage and beautiful brownstone architecture.

A Respectful Deference to Elders Curdles Into a Fight Over Assets

We should have a public forum about generational wealth, caregiving and legacies: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/29/your-money/estate-planning/a-respectful-deference-to-elders-curdles-into-a-fight-over-assets.html?ref=business

nytimes.com The documentary “Black Heirlooms” dives into the intergenerational conversations about care and assets that one family did not have until too late.

Timeline Photos

AID Benefit Screenings with Single Stop http://p0.vresp.com/HRIiA4

Benefit Screenings with Single Stop | Coalition for the Improvement of Bedford Stuyvesant

This Friday we will have a Benefit Screening at Fort Greene Albany Neighborhood Center! Come see if you're eligible for Food Stamps, the Medicare Savings Plan, SCRIE, and more... then apply!

We can't wait to see you there!
http://www.cibsbedstuy.org/event/benefit-screenings-with-single-stop-2/

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Thanks to all of our participants and supporters, Food and Family Day was a success!!!!!

Tomorrow is the Day!!!!

Fall with CIBS Partners! http://p0.vresp.com/2YE8s7

Gave out 100 trees in one hour and a half!!! Go CIBS! Go Partnership for a Healthier Brooklyn!!!!!

Fall Events with CIBS http://p0.vresp.com/FpgNBG

Benefit Screenings with Single Stop | Coalition for the Improvement of Bedford Stuyvesant

http://www.cibsbedstuy.org/event/benefit-screenings-with-single-stop/

cibsbedstuy.org « All Events Benefit Screenings with Single Stop September 19 @ 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm Event Navigation « Legal Clinics First Time Homebuyers Club Class » + Google Calendar+ iCal Import DetailsStart:September 19, 2014 2:30 pmEnd:September 19, 2014 5:00 pmEvent Category: For Seniors/A.I.D.Event Tags:Acces…

Fall Events in Bed- Stuy!!! http://p0.vresp.com/vBQ7YB

Emergency Response Training | Coalition for the Improvement of Bedford Stuyvesant

Don't get caught in an emergency situation, without knowing the proper precautions,

NHS BedStuy Presents an Emergency Response Training
http://www.cibsbedstuy.org/event/emergency-response-training/

cibsbedstuy.org « All Events Emergency Response Training September 23 @ 12:30 pm - 8:00 pm Event Navigation « First Time Homebuyers Club Class Neighborhood Housing Services of Bed- Stuy's Annual Fundraiser » + Google Calendar+ iCal Import DetailsStart:September 23, 2014 12:30 pmEnd:September 23, 2014 8:00 pmEvent C…

Age Friendly Ambassadors http://p0.vresp.com/bM2gCN

Farmer's Market Kickoff at Marcy Plaza http://p0.vresp.com/xrvCGZ

Senior Splash Pool Party | Coalition for the Improvement of Bedford Stuyvesant

Senior Pool Party Tomorrow at 9 am!
Come cool down with us at the Kosciusko Pool! There will be free breakfast, health screenings, line dancing and more!!!!

We will see you there!

http://www.cibsbedstuy.org/event/senior-splash-pool-party/

cibsbedstuy.org The summer is heating things up! Come cool down with us at our Senior Swim Hours Kickoff Party. Every Tuesday and Thursday, the Kosciusko Pool is reserved strictly for seniors from 9 am to 11 am. Let’s begin this summer’s senior hours right at our pool party and wellness fair! We can’t wait to see […

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'Columbusing': When White People Think They Discovered Something They Didn't

A little "humor" for Monday morning.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/06/24/columbusing-white-people-collegehumor_n_5526658.html

huffingtonpost.com You know that moment when white people think they've "discovered" something, but in fact, it existed LONG before they deemed it a thing? For example, rock & roll, twerking, or how about America. Thanks to this hilarious sketch from C...

Chef Battle http://p0.vresp.com/OaFiy9

Ow.ly - HSBC - Fund Your Future - BedStuy.pdf uploaded by @CIBSBedStuy

Come out on June 26th to learn about how to fund your future!
What impacts your credit score... How to combat identity theft... and more!
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Open Auditions for Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale | Coalition for the Improvement of Bedford...

Looking for Performance Opportunities in your Neighborhood?

Look no further: http://www.cibsbedstuy.org/event/open-auditions-for-shakespeares-the-winters-tale/ Open Auditions are this Wednesday!!

cibsbedstuy.org « All EventsOpen Auditions for Shakespeare’s The Winter’s TaleJune 4 @ 6:15 pm - 8:00 pmEvent Navigation« FREE Program & Service Orientation at NHSSaturday Hours »+ Google Calendar+ iCal ImportDetailsStart:June 4, 2014 6:15 pmEnd:June 4, 2014 8:00 pmEvent Tags:art in brooklyn, audition, shakespeare,…

Universal Pre- K in Central Brooklyn http://p0.vresp.com/SrQOKO

Savvy Senior Expo | Coalition for the Improvement of Bedford Stuyvesant

Tomorrow's the big day!
http://www.cibsbedstuy.org/event/savvy-senior-expo/

cibsbedstuy.org « All EventsSavvy Senior ExpoMay 17 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pmEvent Navigation« First Time Homebuyers Club ClassForeclosure Intervention Clinic »+ Google Calendar+ iCal ImportDetailsStart:May 17, 2014 10:00 amEnd:May 17, 2014 4:00 pmEvent Categories:For Seniors/A.I.D., WellnessEvent Tags:A.I.D, AID, bridg…

New York State Budget Forum | Coalition for the Improvement of Bedford Stuyvesant

Come out to the New York State Budget Forum, May 22nd!!!

http://www.cibsbedstuy.org/event/new-york-state-budget-forum/

cibsbedstuy.org « All EventsNew York State Budget ForumMay 22 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pmEvent Navigation« Foreclosure Intervention ClinicLegal Clinics »+ Google Calendar+ iCal ImportDetailsStart:May 22, 2014 6:30 pmEnd:May 22, 2014 8:00 pmEvent Categories:Asset Building, Business Vitality, For Seniors/A.I.D., Housing, Pub…

Disparate Forces Align Over Affordable Rents

nytimes.com The Crown Heights Tenant Union, founded by young Occupy Wall Street veterans, is one of the most effective groups at dealing with issues raised by the rapid gentrification of the neighborhood.

Looking for employment? After you have picked up your free tree this Saturday, swing by NYPD's Career Fair!
http://www.cibsbedstuy.org/event/nypd-career-day/

Register for a Free Tree from New York Restoration Project and Coalition for the Improvement of...

Come out this Saturday to Restoration Plaza and Pick up a FREE TREE from 11 am - 1 pm!!! Pre- register here: http://treegiveaways.com/bsrc to ensure that a tree will be waiting for you! First Come- First Served for walk- ups!

treegiveaways.com Fill out this form to reserve a tree at Coalition for the Improvement of Bedfod Stuyvesant and The Partnership for a Healthier Brooklyn at Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation's MillionTreesNYC Tree Giveaway. The event is on May 3 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM and takes place at 1360 Fulton St.