Brooks Memorial UMC Jamaica

06/01/2026

NYC Homeowners:

REAL SOLUTIONS FOR HOMEOWNERS FACING FORECLOSURE
-Free via Zoom
JUNE 2, 2026 AT 6 PM

The DuBois Bunche Center, Medgar Evers College, and Neighborhood Housing Services of Brooklyn CDC invite you to attend an important virtual workshop designed to help homeowners facing foreclosure challenges.

�� Tuesday, June 2, 2026

⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

�� Via Zoom

Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe3c3hpKwEsNFWEgbI1ziCassPeAxHg8E_xnKyIz4N_vK3Htg/viewform?pli=1

This informative session will bring together local attorneys and housing experts to discuss practical solutions for protecting your home and navigating financial hardship. Topics will include loan modifications, bankruptcy options, foreclosure prevention strategies, and resources available to homeowners and families.

Featured presenters include:

Yvette V. Dudley, Esq. – DuBois Bunche Center Legal Arm

Jjais A. Forde, Esq. – Law Offices of Jjais A. Forde, PLLC

Angella Davidson – Neighborhood Housing Services of Brooklyn CDC, Inc.

This event is especially helpful for:
* Homeowners behind on mortgage payments or property taxes
* Heirs who inherited property with a mortgage
* Individuals seeking guidance on avoiding foreclosure and protecting their homes

There will be an opportunity for Q&A.

Bonus: If you attend in person, you can schedule a one-on-one session with an attorney to discuss your specific situation at our legal clinic or with NHS Brooklyn CDC. Also, you will receive sample hardship letters and loan modification checklists, and more.

We encourage you to share this invitation with community members, families, and anyone who may benefit from these valuable resources and legal insights.

05/19/2026

05/18/2026

Homeownership is one of the most important ways families build stability, protect generational wealth and leave a lasting legacy for future generations.

Join Assemblywoman Alicia L. Hyndman, Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz, Senator James Sanders Jr, Assembly Member Clyde Vanel Assembly Member Khaleel M. Anderson, Assembly Member Larinda Hooks, Deputy Council Speaker Councilmember Nantasha Williams, Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Council Member Ty Hankerson and my office for our government and community partners for the “Preserving Your Legacy: Housing Empowerment Workshop” to learn about foreclosure prevention, deed theft protection, home repair assistance, financial support and other valuable resources available to homeowners across Southeast Queens.

Whether you own a condo, co-op, single or multi-family home, this workshop is designed to help protect your home and your future.

Thursday, May 21, 2026
4:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Eagle Academy
171-10 Linden Blvd.
Jamaica, NY 11434

RSVP today. We look forward to seeing you there.

05/06/2026

Celebration @ Brooks Senior Center on Friday May 8.

05/03/2026

We’re taking a moment to celebrate the women who hold our families and this community together.

Join us for a Pre-Mother’s Day Family Fun Day filled with music, food, and space to be together. From live performances to activities for the kids, this is about creating something joyful and shared for our community.

Saturday, May 9
12PM–4PM
PS 50Q (143-26 101 Ave)

Free food, giveaways, bike raffles, a pantry, and Mother’s Day gifts while supplies last.

Thank you to our partners who help make days like this possible. We’ll see you there.

05/03/2026

Brooks Senior Center is please to announce that the Board of Directors will be sponsoring a Free Movie for Brooks Senior Center MEMBERS only "The Michael Jackson Movie on Tuesday May 5 @ 11:00am.