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Banking Partnership for Community development 2011 request for Proposals
M&T Bank has released its request for Proposals for its Banking Partnership for Community Development (BPCD) program.
BPCD will support the neighborhood revitalization efforts of Community Development Corporations (CDCs) in New York City
by providing operating support to help CDCs strengthen their organizational capacity; institutionalize their economic role in
their communities. BPCD will award grants of $5,000 - $20,000 to selected CDCs. Grants will be awarded
for a one year term only. View details on page 7
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JoBS
Clinton Housing Development
Company is seeking a Buildings
Manager. more on p. 10
granTS
NY City Council is but one
of many entities with nearing
deadlines to millions in grant
opportuniites. more on p. 11
eVenTS
From webinars to street rallies,
see our list of the latest events.
more on p.13
Tomorrow morning begins the start of something new for ANHD; our frst
annual spring conference!
The conference theme, Neighborhoods Matter: Building Local Leadership and
Affordable Housing for ALL New Yorkers, intends to bring together developers
of affordable housing, organizers focused on housing preservation and
neighborhood stabilization.
We will be joined by policy experts, local elected offcials, and senior staff
from New York Citys philanthropic and fnancial institutions for a full day of
exploration, discussion, workshops, and awards.
ANHD - contd on page 2
ANHD contd from cover
We expect around 300 people to attend. Keynote speakers include
Mayor Bloomberg and Brian Lawlor, Commissioner & CEO of New York
State Homes & Community Renewal.
Topics on housing policy and housing development, in particular,
the buying and preserving of distressed occupied buildings will be
discussed, as will analysis on issues related to victories and challenges
of community organizing, and new opportunities for homeowners and
nonproft-led development.
We will also announce the winner of our Champion of Housing Award,
as well as winners for our awards for Excellence in Neighborhood
Organizing and Housing Development of the Year.
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nedaP targets help to
tackle foreclosure rates

Through its Fair Housing
Education and Outreach
Project, NEDAP is reaching
out to community groups,
especially those in areas
heavily affected by high
rates of foreclosure,
to provide conduct
presentations about the
fair housing rights of
homeowners and tenants in
properties in foreclosure.
Through presentations,
NEDAP will provide
participants with basic
information about the Fair
Housing Act, the context
of the foreclosure crisis in
NYC, the federal HAMP
program, NY settlement
conferences and the various
groups all over the city that
provide free professional
assistance to homeowners
(NEDAP does not provide
foreclosure prevention
counseling).
http://www.nedap.org/
programs/fairlending.html
In 2009, more than 14,000
foreclosure actions were
fled against homes in New
York City. Download PDF
Foreclosure Patterns - 2009
New York City
Foreclosure Action Filed*
Population > 50 Black or Latino
Foreclosure Actions Filed in:
Oueens: 5,/6/
Brooklyn: +,39/
Bronx: 2,22/
Staten !sland: 1,820
Nanhattan: +2
NYC: 14,253
Sources: First American CoreLogic (2009); U.S. Census (2000)
*based on lis pendens of mortgage default filings on 1-+ family homes
Any unauthorized use of this material is prohibited.
2010 NEDAP
www.nedap.org
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O u e e n s O u e e n s
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City Council discusses responsible Banking act
Last week, the NYC Council Community Development and Finance
Committees held the frst hearing on Int. 485. The bill, better known as
The Responsible Banking Act, would require the Commissioner of Finance
to establish a classifcation system that would rank City depository banks
based on their community involvement.
This bill puts the $60 billion of City money currently deposit in banks
squarely on the table, and allows the public a wider and stronger public
hearing platform to democratically comment on bank responsiveness to
NYC communities. While the bill doesnt mandate any actions against banks
deemed unresponsive, it does require banks to provide more granular,
neighborhood-level data, to help both the City and the public to better
determine how much banks are lending and investing.
ANHD, NCRC, NEDAP, LISC, South Brooklyn Legal Services,
Astella Development Corp, Asian Americans for Equality, Brooklyn
Congregations united, Make the Road New York, and Center for New
York City Neighborhoods were just a few of the organizations who
gave testimony in support of Int. 485. (If you missed the hearing,
you can read copies of the transcript at http://legistar.council.nyc.gov/
LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=842832&GUID=85888256-843D-4BB1-A8C7-
E8A888C1DAE3&Options=&Search=).
The RBA compliments the existing federal Community Reinvestment Act
by taking this broad, blunt tool and turning it into one more sharp and acute
in its ability to determine credit needs with local emphasis. It would be the
closest, local yard-stick regulators and the public at-large will have to gauge
the lending actions, or lack thereof by any bank doing business with the City
of New York.
Critics of homeless Program fight To Save it
Diana Scholl of the City Limits reports on the fght that has brought both
advocates and critics of New York Citys Advantage housing program together,
in defense of it now that Gov. Andrew Cuomos budget threatens to cut the
program by $85 million.
http://www.citylimits.org/news/articles/4300/critics-of-homeless-program-fght-to-save-it
Calling on banks to do more for neighborhoods
Marine Cole of Crains reports on the City Hall hearing held on the Responsible
Banking Act (RBA).
http://www.crainsnewyork.com/article/20110307/REAL_ESTATE/110309888
Proposed Law would hold Banks accountable
Margaret Lau of The Epoch Times reports on the call by NY City Council
for greater accountability from banks and the passage of the Responsible
Banking Act (RBA).
http://www.theepochti mes.com/n2/uni ted-states/proposed-l aw-woul d-hol d-banks-
accountable-52579.html
Bank-basednon-proft Launches Benchmarking
Program to collect data on multifamily Properties
The Community Preservation Corporation (CPC), in a recent press release,
announced the inauguration of CPC Energy Benchmark Plus. The program
after collecting a $400 fee will collect energy data from multifamily property
owners and to help those owners reduce operating costs.
http://www.communityp.com/recent_news_details.php?id=306
an american Dream,fnallyfulflledinWestBrighton
Kiawana Rich of The Staten Island Advance reports the story of Natasha
Chapman, a recent homeowner of one of 25, two-family moderate-income
homes at the new Markham in Staten Island.
http://www.silive.com/northshore/index.ssf/2010/08/an_american_dream_fnally_fulf.html
Putting banks on hook for new York homes they own
Adam Lisberg of the Daily News reports on NYC Council member Brad
Landers effort to pass through the council a bill that will require banks to
post a $10,000 bond with every foreclosure case, which the city could use for
emergency repairs on housing code violations.
http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2011/03/01/2011-03-01_brooklyn_pol_wants_to_put_
banks_on_the_hook_for_maintaining_new_york_homes_they_.html
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Shelterforce
interview:
ron Sims
Miriam Axel-Lute, Matthew
Brian Hersh, and Harold
Simon of Shelterforce
Magazine recently
interviewed Ron Sims, HuD
Deputy Secretary.
Sims, who oversees 8,500
employees at the u.S.
Department of Housing
and urban Development
was a three-term county
executive for King County
in Washington state, the
13th largest county in
the country, where he
attracted national attention
for his work on urban
development, affordable
housing, transportation,
and homelessness, as well
as funded nearly 6,000
housing units.
http://www.shelterforce.org/
article/2110/shelterforce_
interview_ron_sims/
Showdown in america
Last week, community
leaders said theyd done
what regulators and
politicians have so far
refused to do: take action
against big banks. The
National Peoples Action
conference, with 600
people shutting down the
Bank of America branch at
1501 Pennsylvania Ave. in
Washington, DC.
http://makewallstreetpay.
org/news.html#bofa
Ron Sims
(u.S. Department of Housing and
urban Development)
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new green, affordable Senior homes in Queens
A recent release from HPD and The Enterprise Community Partners Inc.
states the opening of the HANAC George T. Douris Tower, a new, green,
mixed-use building in Queens with 183 units of affordable housing for seniors
and community space for services that support them.
http://www.enterprisecommunity.org/about/media/news_releases/
Battling over a ban on bright light bulbs
Edward Wyatt of the New York Times reports of a battle over light bulbs
that have spurred at least one family to stockpile the incandescent 100-watt
bulbs before theyre outlawed and no longer for sale.
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/12/business/energy-environment/12bulb.html?ref=politics
new worries for Buyer Seeking mortgages
Marc Santora of the New York Times reports on the complex mortgage
market that home buyers have to navigate before they own a home.
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/13/realestate/13fear-mortgages.html?_r=1&src=twrhp
a house dies and a block sinks
Ivana Kottasov of The Brooklyn Ink reports one house in Bushwick, and how its
affecting the entire block.
http://thebrooklynink.com/2011/03/09/23899-a-house-dies-and-a-block-sinks/
detailing the appeal of Lower income neighborhoods
Two Furman Center reports were recently used in a presentation entitled:
urban Pioneers: Why do Higher Income Households Choose Lower Income
Neighborhoods? The reports use American Housing Survey data to study
households who move into neighborhoods with lower incomes than their own in
1991-1995 and 2001-2005.
http://furmancenter.org
nY Senate touts passage of bill about low-cost power
Last week The New York State Senate passed a bill they say will create a new,
permanent program called Recharge NY, that would provide low-cost power to
help businesses create and retain jobs.
http://www.nysenate.gov/press-release/senate-passes-bill-create-recharge-ny-power-
program
US Senators say goP
Budget guts S.e.C. and
wall Street accountability
u.S. Senators of the
Democratic Party say
theyve joined to call on
Congress to provide Wall
Street regulators with the
resources they need to hold
Wall Street accountable
and protect middle class
investments.
http://banking.senate.gov/
public/index.
The state of the nations
housing market.
Last week, the Senate
Banking Committee held a
hearing on the state of the
nations housing market.
The Committee heard
from industry leaders and
experts, and discussed
the current condition and
challenges facing the
housing market.
http://banking.senate.gov/
public/index.
february housing
scorecard released
The u.S. Department
of Housing and urban
Development (HuD) and
the u.S. Department of the
Treasury last week released
the February edition of the
Obama Administrations
Housing Scorecard.
Available online at www.hud.
gov/scorecard, the February
Housing Scorecard features
key data on the health of the
housing market.
http://portal.hud.gov/
hudportal/HuD?src=/press/
press_releases_media_
advisories/2011/HuDNo.11-026
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Banking Partnership for Community development 2011 request for Proposals
M&T Banks Banking Partnership for Community Development
Summary and Objectives:
M&T Banks Banking Partnership for Community Development (BPCD) will support the neighborhood revital-
ization efforts of Community Development Corporations (CDCs) in the following metropolitan New York City
counties: Bronx, Kings (Brooklyn) Queens, New York (Manhattan) Nassau and Suffolk counties. BPCD will
provide operating support to help CDCs strengthen their organizational capacity; institutionalize their economic
role in their communities. BPCD will award grants of $5,000 - $20,000 to selected CDCs. Grants will be award-
ed for a one year term only.
Organizational Eligibility Criteria:
To be considered for a grant from the Banking Partnership for Community Development, CDCs must meet the
eligibility criteria listed below.
Currently involved with housing development and/or management; or economic
development
Located in and serve a geographically defned low- and/or moderate-income
community;
Actively include board members and other area residents in the goal setting and
management of their organizations; and
501(c)(3) IRS tax exempt status.
In 2011, special consideration will be awarded to CDCs focusing Preservation.
Preservation being broadly defned in two ways:
Activities supporting the preservation of the CDCs, and
Activities that lead to the preservation of affordable housing.
Financial intermediaries working on behalf of these same constituents are encouraged to apply. Special Needs
Housing providers and other not-for-profts working to revitalize low-and-moderate income communities are
welcome to apply but will not be given priority consideration.
Applicants may also propose additional activities not listed or use Banking Partnership for Community Devel-
opment funds as part of a larger project.
Grant Selection Process and Rating Criteria:
CDCs will be competitively selected for participation. Proposals will be evaluated
based on their conformance with BPCD program objectives, the ability of the applicant organization to meet the
criteria outlined below, and the quality of the proposed work plan. Additional criteria for proposal ranking will
include: Organizational History
Stability and Capacity; Board and Constituency Involvement and the Strength of CDCs BPCD Work Plan.
Again, preference will be awarded to organizational and preservation initiatives.
Terms of Funding:
After grants are awarded, participating CDCs will furnish M&T Bank with an annual
fnancial and programmatic report. Audited fnancial statements will be required as well. Groups will be required
to demonstrate that the monies were expended in accordance with their approved funding plan.
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Proposal Submission Requirements:
To apply for a grant, CDCs must submit two copies of the following Cover Sheet and
Exhibits:
Cover Sheet: A one-page Cover Sheet including the following information:
Legal name of organization
Address
Telephone and fax numbers
Name and title of head of staff
Contact Person for this Banking Partnership for Community Development application
Organizations operating budget for the current year
Date of organizations IRS 501(c)(3) letter
Brief description (up to 50 words) of the organizations proposed use of Banking Partnership for Community
Development grant
Mission Statement of the organization (if one exists)
Exhibit 1. Description of organizational history, neighborhood served, mission, accomplishments, and current
programs, not to exceed two (2) pages; Exhibit 2. One-year work plan, not to exceed two (2) pages, describing
with as much detail as possible how the organization will use Banking Partnership for Community Development
funding, including:
project goals;
specifc objectives to be achieved;
activities to be undertaken, including a statement of how these relate to the
organizations stated overall mission;
specifc outcomes anticipated for the project for the year and overall;
Exhibit 3. Statement of how the organization involves its Board and other neighborhood residents in the revital-
ization of the community; not to exceed one (1) page;
Exhibit 4. A list of project staff (including whether each works full or part time) and volunteers with a brief narra-
tive describing their roles and qualifcations;
Exhibit 5. Organizations current operating budget, including funding sources and amounts, and budget for
upcoming fscal year; Exhibit 6. Project budget for use of Banking Partnership for Community Development
funds;
Exhibit 7. Board of Directors list including affliation/profession, indication of whether each is a community resi-
dent, and length of tenure;
Exhibit 8. Organizations two most recent audited fnancial statements and, if the latest audit is more than six
months old, a six month unaudited statement;
Exhibit 9. M&T Banks Charitable Contributions Guideline Form (see attachment)
Exhibit 10. Documentation of IRS 501(c)(3) status;
Exhibit 11. Organizations most recent IRS 990 form;
Exhibit 12. Organizations most recent annual report (if available).
Please submit two copies of all application information to:
Steven Flax or Naima Oyo
Community Development unit
M&T Bank
350 Park Avenue, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10022
All proposals must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, April 29, 2011. Faxed
proposals will not be accepted. If you have questions please email either Steven Flax
sfax@mtb.com or Naima Oyo at noyo@mtb.com
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The M&T Charitable Foundation Metro New York City Attachment 9

miSSion STaTemenT: M&T Bank believes that its responsibility as a corporate citizen is to add value to the communities
in which it operates. As part of that philosophy, the Bank contributes to nonproft organizations that focus on improving the
quality of life for its customers, its employees and its community. M&T Bank believes that strengthening community institu-
tions leads to increased economic opportunity for individuals and a healthier overall business climate.
Historically, in the Metro New York City Region charitable contributions have been focused on community development
initiatives that directly beneft low to moderate-income individuals or communities.
Charitable contributions are made through The M&T Charitable Foundation, which was established in 1995 as the phil-
anthropic arm of M&T Bank. In addition to making monetary contributions, M&T Bank also encourages its employees to
become involved in community organizations.
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Date: ____________________
Organization: __________________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
Contact person: ____________________________ Title: ___________________________________
Telephone: _____________________ E-mail: ____________________________________________
Federal tax ID#: _____-______________________________________________________________
MissionStatement:__________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
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Brief description of funding request: ____________________________________________________
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Amount requested: _________________________________________________________________
Request is ________% of total annual funding.
Request is ________% of campaign/project goal.
Are you a 501(c) (3)? Yes _____No _____
What percentage of those served by your agency or this initiative would be considered of low-to mod-
erate income? _____________________________________________________________________
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Clinton Housing Development Company is looking
for a Building Manager Trainee who is interested in
affordable housing and community development.
CHDC is a non-proft organization that develops,
manages and owns affordable housing in Manhattan.
The mission of CHDC is to build upon the existing
sense of community by preserving, improving, and
creating affordable housing. The empowerment of
local residents is our primary strategy.
The Building Manager is responsible for managing
the day-to-day management of buildings as assigned.
Each building manager is assigned certain buildings
for which s/he is the primary contact person. Building
Managers are active on-call during the week and
on assigned weekends and holidays on a rotational
basis.
Responsibilities
Process building maintenance and repair projects and
requests for assigned buildings
Monitor complaint log daily, process all requests, and
concerns as necessary.
Review and approve all bills and invoices for assigned
buildings.
Ensure that regular maintenance procedures occur,
including but not limited to fuel delivery and extermination
for all CHDC buildings and clients.
Review rent arrearages for assigned buildings and
meet monthly with Building Management Department
to coordinate with Social Services staff on rent recovery
procedures and/or commence legal actions.
Submit rent roll adjustments for all rent roll changes
for units at assigned buildings to Director of Housing
Management for approval.
Conduct and manage with Building Management team
tenant screening processes from open house to move-in
for buildings and clients, and assist with all CHDC Tenant
Selection.
Process annual recertifcation for each tax credit units.
Prepare and deliver to HPD Sec 8 mod rehab
applications, and move-in/move-out information
Attend tenant meetings to address building management
issues.
Distribute monthly fnancial reports to CHDC clients.
Attend monthly coop board meetings for assigned
buildings.
Represent CHDC in court cases that may involve rent
settlements, evictions, harassment, etc.
Produce monthly DHS Vacancy Reports.
Maintain DHS standard incident report book.
Provide regular supervision to superintendents and front
desk staff.
Act as on-call building managers on rotating weekends
and holidays and back up for other building managers.
Handle all HPD, Sanitation Department, Fire Department
and Building Department violation issues, if necessary.
Schedule and manage annual boiler inspections for all
CHDC buildings and clients.
Monitor and maintain current fles on multiple dwelling
registrations, fuel tank permits, heating plant-operating
certifcates for all CHDC owned and managed buildings.
Prepare and execute apartment leases and
subleases for buildings and clients.
Process multiple dwelling registrations with HPD as
required by law for all CHDC buildings.
Apply for legal rent increases through DHCR in
privately owned buildings.
Register with DHCR all rent stabilized units in all
CHDC buildings.
Produce weekly reports for departmental open
tasks.
Produce, distribute and maintain co-op meeting
minutes/open tasks tracking.
Minimum Qualifcations
* Computer literacy including MS Offce
* Excellent administrative and organizational skills
* Strong written and oral communication skills
* Ability to juggle multiple tasks
* Ability to work within timeframes
* Spanish speaking a plus.

Salary Range
$33,000 - $38,000 (resident)
$35,000 - $40,000 (non-resident)
Please send a cover letter and resume to
applications@clintonhousing.org. The subject line
should read Building Manager Trainee Position.
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SBa grant
The Small Business Administration (SBA) is accepting RFPs to its Small Business Teaming Pilot Program.
SBA says it expects the number of awards granted to be 20. under the $5,000,000 award the funding ceiling
is $500,000 and the foor is $250,000. The deadline for this grant has been extended from Februray 25, to
April 11, 2011.
Eligibility: An eligible candidate must be an existing private, non-proft or for proft entity with continual
existence for at least the past three years; experience dealing with issues relating to small business on a
national basis; and demonstrated capacity to provide assistance to small business concerns.
Link: http://www.sba.gov/teaming
nYC edC grant
NYC Economic Development Corporation is accepting RFPs for its Immigrant Entrepreneurs Support
Competition Consultant Services program.
NYCEDC is seeking a consultant or consultant team to administer a competition, which will challenge
nonprofts and Community Based Organizations (CBOs) to propose innovative, scalable ideas that will assist
immigrant entrepreneurs.
Link: http://www.nycedc.com/ProjectsOpportunities/RFPsRFQsRFEIs/Pages/Opportunity188_PC.aspx
US dept of Commerce, eda grant
The u.S. Dept. of Commerce, Economic Development Administration is soliciting competitive applications for
its i6Green program to encourage and reward innovative, ground-breaking ideas that accelerate technology
commercialization and new venture formation across the united States. Six awards are expected under this
$6,000,000 program, with an award ceiling of $1,000,000. The deadline for this program is May 26, 2011
Link: http://www.enterprisecommunity.org/about/media/news_releases/
nYC Council grant
NYC Council FY 2012 Funding Applications
are now being accepted. The same
application is used to apply to an individual
Member, the Speaker, or for a Council
Initiative. Applications to the Council are
Due by April 8, 2011. After April 8, 2011 no
more applications will be accepted. This is
an online application, do NOT mail a hard
copy. If you are applying to the Borough
President or DCA, please be advised their
application deadline is March 2. If you
have any questions please contact Scott
Crowley at scrowley@council.nyc.gov or
Paul Scimone at pscimone@council.nyc.
gov.
Link: http://council.nyc.gov/html/budget/
fy2012.shtml
Fiscal Year 2012 Capital Application: http://
www.nyc.gov/capitalrequest
Michael R. Bloomberg, Mayor of the City of New York
Rafael Cestero, Commissioner of the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development
Shaun Donovan, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development
NSP2 Homebuyer Assistance Program
This program will be administered by the New York Mortgage
Coalition in partnership with NHS of NYC and NYC HPD. The
program will provide soft second loans of $30,000-$80,000 to help
new homebuyers purchase eligible 1-4 family homes and condos
in selected areas of Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten sland. This
program is funded through the HUD Neighborhood Stabilization
Program (NSP2).
For more information visit: www.nymc.org/nsp2
Contact: Adam Marcus, NSP2 Director, adam.m@nymc.org
No AppIication Fee. Owner Occupancy Required. AdditionaI Restrictions AppIy.
Vacant Properties
Bank Owned Properties
Short Sales
Coming Soon!
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You must be registered in advance to attend any course or
workshop. To register, return this registration form to Rita
Mazza via fax at 212-747-1114, Attn: Rita Mazza or via
email at rita.m@anhd.org
Saturday, March 26th at 12:00 p.m.
homeowners call on Bank to end neglect!
At 463 E.28th St, Brooklyn Congregations United and
local homeowners will hold a press conference to call
on Deutsche Bank to maintain the building the bank
has come to own through foreclosure. As the only
vacant home on the block, it is unkempt and open to
trespass. Neighbors are extremely concerned about
the impact the neglected home will have on their
neighborhoods stability.
For more information email: khindsbcu@gmail.com

Wednesday, March 30 at 1:30p.m.
enterprise Live online events Presents:
Low income housing Tax Credit (LihTC) 101
This popular session is designed for those with little
or no experience using the Low-Income Housing Tax
Credit. This short course provides a basic overview
of tax credit fnancing and how the credit works.
Participants will be guided through a case study that
will highlight aspects of the decision-making processes
involved with, and the utility of, the LITHC. Participants
are encouraged to be engaged and ask questions.
We encourage participants to read A Glossary of Tax
Credit Terms before attending.
http://www.enterprisecommunity.org/training_and_
events/live_online_events/#021711
Monday, April 4th at 9:00 a.m.
BrooKLYn worKS!
Building a Platform for Job Creation
Brooklyn Congregations united Conference
We take seriously the faith that accompanies us
through many issues adversely affecting our families
and community. We invite you to join in a day of
refection and research on the economic disparities we
are facing. Together we will converge our faith, their
values, and participatory research to build the social
and fnancial capital needed for imaginative for job
creation in Brooklyn.
Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd
7420 Fourth Avenue Brooklyn, New York
Please register by calling Judith or Eunice at BCu at
718 287 4334 or emailing jtolbertbcu@gmail.com
Thursday, March 17th
advocate for Stronger rent Laws
Come to PACCs monthly community meeting and
tenants rights training. It will be at 6:30pm at 900
Fulton Street. Well be debriefng from the Brooklyn
Kick-Off, and doing a workshop on talking with elected
offcials and the media.
Learn how to push the campaign forward by raising
your voice!
Monday, March 21 at 6:30p.m.
2011: The growing impact of the Subprime
mortgage and Credit Crisis on new York City:
a Panel discussion.
Senior, Professor Ingrid Gould Ellen of NYus
Furman Center, Harold Shultz, Fellow at the Citizens
Housing and Planning Council, and Benjamin
Dulchin, Executive Director of the Association for
Neighborhood Housing Developers will be on a panel
to discuss their fndings on the current and future
impact of the mortgage crisis on New York City. They
will discuss what neighborhoods and populations
are most affected, who may be benefting from the
crisis, how well mitigation programs and policies are
working and their recommendations.
http://www.chpcny.org/2011/03/apa-to-hold-panel-on-
over-mortgaged-properties/
Tuesday, March 22 at 6p.m.
designing (and Sewing) our future
A Garment Center Town Hall Hosted by Community
Board 5, Manhattan
Details: http://prattcenter.net/event/designing-and-
sewing-our-future

Thursday, March 24th at 2p.m.
Using the anti-harassment law
This session will address the concerns of organizers
attempting to utilize the Anti-harassment law to
protect tenants. The roundtable will provide an
analysis of a successful harassment case and will
outline what organizers need to do to build strong
cases. The session will be conducted in a roundtable
format, allowing organizers to learn from each other.
Experts on housing court and the harassment law will
also present.
Roundtable featuring Ed Josephson, South Brooklyn
Legal Services Cost: Free with RSVP
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Most Holy Trinity Auditorium
At 2 p.m.
140 Montrose Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
Honorary Co-Chairs
Assemblyman Joseph Lentol, Senator Martin
Dilan, Councilwoman Diana Reyna, Councilman
Brad Lander, Councilwoman Rosie Mendez and
Councilwoman Letitia James
Sunday
April 3, 2011
Prime Sponsor St. Nicks Alliance
Additional sponsors are being solicited
Honoring
Alison Cordero
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For more information contact Yadhira Deras
(THSC) at 718-388-3176 or Rolando Guzman
(St. Nicks) at rguzman@stnicksalliance.org
Recipient of
The Unsung Hero Award
Suggested donations beginning
at $30.00.