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Community Connection & Employment for Older Folks
- Do you have specific Neighborhood(s) in mind?
- Bay Ridge, Sunset Park
- Which group(s) does your idea focus on? Select as many as apply.
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Older AdultsJustice Impacted PeoplePeople with DisabilitiesLimited English SpeakersImmigrants/ MigrantsParentsLow Income People
- Describe the challenge you want to address:
- Lack of community participation, engagement, or connection amongst older Asian folk. Disinformation from social media and stigma of seeking help or connecting and socializing with strangers or "outsiders". Employment for limited English-speaking adults/migrants/parents alongside lacknof information
- What is the solution to the challenge?
- Encouraging cross-cultural events in public spaces (resolves distrust of others, isolated communities). Setting up tea to discuss and encourage neighbors to connect with each other and form friendships. Work with community organizations to establish job Corps for older/Limited English-speaking adults/parents to stay employed and civically engaged.
- Please provide your Zip Code
- 10301
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