Dear John xxxxxx,

I hope this email finds you well. I would like to invite you to take part in my upcoming Sunnyside Community Resource Fair this Saturday, 12pm – 3pm. This will be an in-person event to help connect you and your family to a wide variety of resources that will help to strengthen our communities. 

Find below information on the Community Resource Fair with a list of participating organizations and the services they offer:

Community Resource Fair 

Saturday, October 14th, 2023

PS 343 42-45 42nd Street

Sunnyside, Queens, NY 

12pm - 3pm

• LaGuardia Community College: Information on education programs, college admissions process, support services and the Small Business Development Center.
• CIDNY - NY Connects: Educational resources and services for individuals with disabilities.
• Healthfirst: Information on Medicare health care insurance options.   
• New York Power Authority: Information on variety of energy efficiency services and programs.
• Community Education Council 24:  Information on current events and advocacy for students in School District 24. 
• New York Life Insurance Company: Financial Literacy in Life Insurance, Disability, Long Term Care, Estate Planning, Financial Investments & Retirement Planning.
• Communities Resist: Know Your Rights information for tenants, especially on repairs, harassment, and tenant organizing.
• NYC Kids RISE: Information for families, schools, and communities to save for and invest in their children’s futures.
• New York Immigration Coalition: Resources on Know Your Rights and Healthcare assistance.
• Pregnancy and New Parents Program: Resources on access to health & wellness as well as prenatal care for new parents.
• Elmhurst Hospital: Information on general services and preventive care programs in the Elmhurst Hospital network.   
• Immigrant Assistance Services: Information on immigration and how to access to basic needs items for the newly arrived community
• Malikah: A grassroots anti-violence and wellness organization advocating against gender and hate based violence through self-defense training, healing justice, economic empowerment, and community organizing. 
• Public Health Solutions: Informational materials and resources regarding health insurance enrollment/navigation and WIC.
• Queens Together: Information to assist with employment in the restaurant industry, advocacy, and education.
• FDNY: Information on fire safety program and life safety practices.  
• NYC Department of Aging: Resources on services and programs for caregivers and individuals who are aging in place.
• Sunnyside Shines: Resources on services and programs for small businesses development and employment.  
• Sunnyside Community Services: People centered services and enrichment programs for all ages.
• Arab American Family Support Center: Providing NYC's immigrant and refugee communities with culturally and linguistically competent, trauma informed mental health counseling and community education.
• Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): Information on health coverage under Medicare, Medicaid, Children's Health Insurance Program, and Health Insurance Marketplace.
• NYC Department of Social Services/Human Resources Administration: Information on essential benefits through public assistance programs such as food assistance (SNAP, food stamps), emergency rental assistance, and social services.

Sincerely,

Nydia M. Velázquez

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