Domestic Violence 101

Monday June 1, 2009 6-7:30pm

The Suffolk County Coalition Against Domestic Violence , SCCADV, invites you to learn more about the damaging effects of domestic violence. Held in the Huntington Library Station Branch Community Room. No Registration required.

Free or Low Cost Health Insurance

If you or anyone you know has lost their health benefits or just does not have any, Enroll NY might be able to help. Enroll NY was created to expand access to free and low cost health insurance. Learn about public health care programs offered by New York State, find out if you may be eligible for coverage in a public health insurance program, begin a pre-application process and transmit a pre-application to a Facilitated Enroller that will assist you in completing an application. For more information click here.

Teen Parenting Program

Calling all teen parents and expectant teen parents!
Huntington Public Library in collaboration with Town of Huntington Youth Bureau Sanctuary Project and the Dolan Family Health Center will be presenting parenting workshops at the Station Branch location on Mondays evenings, June 8, 15 & 22 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. A variety of helpful and supportive topics will include:
Pre-natal Care, Childcare, Nutrition, Resources for HealthCare, Stress Management, Emotional Well-Being and much more.

Please contact us for more information to join us for these informative workshops.
Refreshments and snacks will be served.

Announcing Changes to the HOPE for Homeowners Program

On May 20, 2009, President Obama signed into law the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act. This act modifies the HOPE for Homeowners Program with the goal of helping additional families avoid mortgage foreclosure. It is anticipated that guidance related to these changes will be released within 30 days. The statutory changes to the program include:

• Additional compensation for primary and subordinate lien holders.

• Establishing incentive payments to servicers of loans refinanced under the HOPE for Homeowners Program, as well as originators of new HOPE for Homeowners mortgages.

• Reducing costs of the program to the consumer.

To learn more about the changes to the HOPE for Homeowners program and other important provisions contained in the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act, click here.
The HOPE for Homeowners Program is an integral component of Making Home Affordable. For more information on the Making Home Affordable program, visit http://makinghomeaffordable.gov/.

If you are at risk of foreclosure do not wait for assistance. You should contact your mortgage lender immediately or call 1-888-995-HOPE (4673) to reach a HUD-approved housing counselor. HUD-approved housing counselors can help you evaluate your income and expenses and understand your options - and - this counseling is FREE.

Additional 13 Weeks of Extended Unemployment Benefits

Legislation is pending for an additional 13 weeks of extended benefits. Therefore, if you have exhausted all your regular and emergency benefits, and are still unemployed, you should continue to claim weekly benefits in the usual manner. If the legislation is approved, you will receive payment for weeks claimed that are covered by the legislation. For updates, continue checking the NYS Department of Labor website.

Youth Build Long Island

Applications are being accepted for Fall Class of 2009.



Join YouthBuild Long Island

• Get help to obtain your GED.
• learn to construct homes using state-of-the-art green building techniques.
• Be part of providing safe, affordable, environmentally-friendly housing for homeless and low-income families in your community.
• Earn monetary and enrichment incentives as you complete programs tiers.
• Transform your life and become a productive member of your community.

Profile For Potential Candidates

• Young men and women, ages 18 to 24.
• Economically disadvantaged.
• Residents of Suffolk County and Nassau County, contact a YouthBuild staff member st 631-940-3704.
• Not currently enrolled in school, and looking to obtain their GED.
• Interested in obtaining a pre-Apprenticeship certificate in the construction trade.
• Interested in furthering their education beyond high school.
• Serious about their future and committed to changing their lives.
• This program is free for participants.

United Way of Long Island, 819 Grand Blvd., Deer Park, NY 11729

For More Information, call 631-940-3704

or visit http://www.unitedwayli.org/

Spring Community Arts Festival

Suffolk County Down Payment Assistance Program

Hopeful first-time home buyers in Suffolk may be eligible for as much as $1,400 in down payment assistance from Suffolk County through a $1 million dollar program that helps buyers clear that last hurdle towards home ownership. Eligibility is determined by the Suffolk County Community Development Office based upon family size and gross annual income. Applications will be mailed out starting in May and will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Those interested in receiving an application can contact the Suffolk County Community Development Office at (631) 853-5705.

Home Study Program for English Literacy & GED

Monday, May 11

5:00-8:00 p.m.

Learn about free, at-home study programs (e.g. BOCES GRASP/HELP) for adults 21 and over who would like to study English as a second language or prepare for the GED exam, but are unable to attend classes on a regular basis. Certified instructors will provide you with individual assignments to complete at home. Pick up your assignments at your public library. This program, held at the Huntington Station Library, is free and open to all! Telephone assistance is also available. For more information call 631-667-6000 ext. 155. We hope to see you at the Library!