Program areas at RBSCC
Rb seniors is a comprehensive program of senior services stretching throughout brooklyn. Since its inception in a single senior center in bushwick, programs have expanded to nine senior centers & clubs offering nutritious meals, promotion, arts, education and recreation, and many opportunities for socialization. Our events bring seniors from every background together to talk, learn, dance and find moments of joy and connection with people of all ages. We also prepare and deliver a nutritious hot meal to over 1,800 frail elderly clients in their homes from north brooklyn to crown heights and sunset park. We also provide overnight respite, social adult day care, and caregiver support services. Case management services, provided in the home, connect seniors to nutritious meals, benefits advocacy, home care services and resources to reduce social isolation such as friendly visiting. Our comprehensive approach is a model that empowers seniors to find a renewed sense of purpose in their Community and a passion for life.the centers together developed and provided virtual classrooms and conference calls to seniors isolated after the centers closed. Classes ranged from evidence based exercise programs, yoga, tai chi, spiritual and current event discussions, nutritional and health related topics, and special events on black history and women's history month. For example , both group and individual technology classes and one on one assistance on utilizing smart phones and tablets to stay connected.key accomplishments: 648,154 home delivered meals to 2,590 frail home bound seniors. 1,333 case management clients served with 24,043 hours of service. 5,139 unduplicated older adults participated in our senior centers and clubs virtual programming. In fy22 centers reopened and began to resume normal programming.we provided139,082 congregate meals to 6,131 clients. Health promotion and exercise classes to 5,346 (duplicated count) clients. Nutrition education was provided to 899 (duplicated count) clients. 13,713 contacts were made for case assistance and information and referral.5,099 education and recreation classes were held in various sessions including technology and arts and culture programming.3,619 transportation trips were provided to clients. After being closed for so long centers are focused on bringing more clients back to in person programming by honing in on important safety protocols that will make clients feel safe and comfortable in returning. Senior centers have been evaluating programming needs and offering more classes including expanding evidence based programming in order to attract more clients. Most of the centers have implemented a hybrid programming schedule also offering virtual aid.
Rb education offers youth and adults in north brooklyn more than a place to go; it's a place where they can discover their true potential. For more than three decades, our education & youth development programs have taken a holistic approach that provides youth and adults with the space, skills and support they need to succeed, no matter what their obstacles are. We believe that the individuals we work with every day are the key to building thriving communities for this generation and the next.key accomplishments: 3,858 youth served, 1,182 youth enrolled in workforce development programming, 609 adult learners attended adult education classes, 1,857 youth attended prevention education workshops, 100% high school graduates enrolled in college.
Rb empowerment: faced with a long-standing issue of homelessness and unemployment in the Community, Riseboro empowerment was established in 2009 to provide Community members with the resources they need to thrive. Our programs today span from homeless prevention, re-housing from shelter, housing legal services and tenant organizing, and economic empowerment services including workforce and financial coaching. Once we secure housing for individuals and families, our innovative programs offer ongoing support, including tenants' rights and financial literacy for residents. Our dedicated staff and inclusive approach equip every individual to be an agent of change in their life and their community.key accomplishments:1599 evictions prevention cases resolved829 households received legal services1,470 households enrolled in snap