BRIDGE
COMMUNITY
PARTNERS
“Community partners are the heart of Project H.E.A.L, helping us to connect with diverse older adults across Brooklyn.”
BRIDGE COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Fort Greene Council, Inc. (FGC)
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Is a nonprofit organization serving Brooklyn since 1973.
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It operates 14 Older Adult Clubs across seven Brooklyn community districts.
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In partnership with NYC Department For The Aging, each club provides nutritious meals (i.e., breakfast, lunch or dinner), and an array of social activities and services including:
Exercise classes
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Yoga
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Tai Chi
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Dance Class
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Aerobic Exercise
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Swimming
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Gardening
Education
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Nutrition Courses
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Computer Classes
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Theater Arts Classes
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Music Classes
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Smartphone & Computer Courses
Help with Social Services
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Housing Assistance
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Assistance Filling Out Forms
Social Activities
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Yoga
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Tai Chi
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Dance Class
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Aerobic Exercise
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Swimming
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Gardening
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Is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in New York City.
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Founded in 1978 by retired Hispanic older adults to improve the quality of life for diverse Spanish Speaking elderly and minority populations through services, education, and advocacy.
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Operates 9 Senior Centers in Brooklyn and Queens
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Has dedicated bilingual staff that provide culturally competent services in English and Spanish.
They provide:
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Daily lunches (and breakfast at several locations)
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Recreational activities: arts & crafts, musical entertainment, local outings, etc.
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Educational discussions: elder abuse, crime prevention, health management.
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Health and wellness activities: chair-aerobics, tai-chi, etc.
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Benefits and entitlements assistance: with Medicaid-Medicare, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security (SSA), Medical Insurance Counseling, Food Stamps, Senior Housing Issues, Senior Citizens Rent Increase Exemption Program (SCRIE), and Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)