Equality and justice is not a single community’s fight – it is everyone’s.
-Riccardo Gazzaniga
This has been an unprecedented time with a one-two punch that are inextricably intertwined:
Overnight ALL of Heights and Hills’ clients suddenly became the most vulnerable targets of a global pandemic, the likes of which our country hasn’t seen in over 100 years. In NYC, 74% of the deaths from COVID have been people over the age of 65, and communities of color have been hardest hit. >>MORE
THANK YOU to everyone who helped bring food and cheer to our homebound older neighbors on Thanksgiving Day!
Together with our community partners – the 84th Precinct, BloomAgainBklyn, Camp Friendship Food Pantry, Cobble Hill LifeCare, Grace Church, Packer Collegiate School, Plymouth Church, and 85 volunteers from New York Cares – we delivered to over 200 of our most vulnerable and homebound clients.
“…the most memorable Thanksgiving in a long time.”
Mr. W., Heights and Hills client
As the saying goes, it takes a village. I am grateful that so many gave of their time and energy to help Brooklyn’s oldest feel connected and loved this Thanksgiving holiday.
Visit our Thanksgiving photo gallery here to see our community in action
Check back regularly as opportunities to offer support evolves…this will be a marathon of kindness, not a sprint! Click here for details
Park Slope Center
for Successful Aging
Update Jan 19, 2021 – During this Coronavirus outbreak we have suspended all in-person classes and programs at Park Slope Center for Successful Aging in order to keep members and staff healthy. Call the center @ 718-832-3726 to listen to messages for updates or to leave a message for center staff. Remote Class Schedule HERE
View the virtual exhibit of the Park Slope’s Digital Photography class HERE
Caregiver Support Groups
During the Coronavirus outbreak, all in-person trainings, workshops and support groups have been suspended. However, the Caregiver team will be holding support groups and workshops either via telephone or video conferencing. Details here or please call Heights and Hills,718-596-8789, to connect with a caregiver social worker.
Caregiver Workshops
Each month Heights and Hills caregiver social workers present workshops on a variety of topics.
During the Coronavirus outbreak, all in-person trainings, workshops and support groups have been suspended. However, the Caregiver Team will be holding support groups and workshops either via telephone or Zoom.
January Topics:
- Friday, January 29th, 12:30-1:30pm – Family Dynamics and Caregiving
Details and how to register here or contact rperlman@heightsandhills.org for more information and questions.
