Governor Announces CAMBA Housing Venture Award
On July 21st, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced CAMBA Housing Ventures, Inc. and CAMBA, Inc. have been awarded a Vital Brooklyn site to develop 291 units of sustainable, permanently affordable and supportive housing and over 30,000 square feet of community facility in Flatbush, which will be known as Clarkson Estates. Vital Brooklyn   is a $1.4 billion State initiative that targets and invests in eight integrated areas, from healthcare to housing, establishing a new standard for addressing chronic economic and racial disparities in Brooklyn’s high needs communities. 

Clarkson Estates will serve as an anchor of affordability and opportunity in the Flatbush Community.    Under plans developed by CAMBA Housing Ventures (CHV), Clarkson Estates will respond to the continuing need for affordable and stable housing available to residents with a range of incomes, household sizes and needs. The development will create new networks for residents and the community that support health, an active lifestyle, economic growth, and connections to neighbors and the larger community. Clarkson Estates will be constructed on a parcel named "Site L" at 329 Clarkson Avenue, which is land currently owned by Health Science Center at Brooklyn Foundation. Read the Governor’s announcement  here . And Assembly Member Diana Richardson, whose support and tireless work on this initiative have been instrumental, posted her announcement  here .
More CAMBA News
Collegiate Express participant Sofi Rousseau
CAMBA’S aggressive campaign to secure funding for youth summer programs was successful thanks to the work of staff, advocates and youth participants pulling together. Stories like Prishany Skinner’s, CUNY’s Scholar-Athlete of the Year, helped support the importance of these programs, as Prishany told CUNY News that her youth counselor experience in CAMBA’s summer camp inspired her decision to become a pediatrician. Here’s Prishany’s  story .

And Sofi Rousseau (photo), a senior at Midwood High School, credits CAMBA’s Collegiate Express in helping her focus and advance her dreams for college, especially during the summer months. Sofi shared her impressions with the  Amsterdam News. 
CAMBA's Beyond Hunger Food Pantry was the featured program in GrowNYC's newsletter , and also featured in an article in the Wall Street Journal .
Kensington Meals
Our sincere thanks to CAMBA Junior Board member Chef Christa Lynch of  Brooklyn Braised restaurant, who has launched Meals On Us and is supporting the residents of our Kensington Family Shelter. Christa has engaged restaurant partners Gage & Tollner and Alta Calidad to each provide 50 meal packages for a family of four one day each week for 8 weeks. They began deliveries in June and our families have greatly appreciated the generosity and tasty cuisine. Thank You Chef Christa and partners.
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Leading to College Step UP!
Graduating seniors Neil La-Mothe and Faith Antoine
The Annual Leading to College (LtC) Stepping Up Ceremony took place on June 17th--the 11th Annual (and first virtual) ceremony recognizing all LtC participants for their efforts during the academic year. Students received awards that included special acknowledgements of graduating seniors,  Faith Antoine, who will be attending CUNY’s York College;  Nymul Islam, who will be attending CUNY's Queens College; and  Neil La-Mothe, who also was his high school valedictorian and is headed to CUNY’s John Jay College . Said Neil, “I’m really proud of what LtC has done for me.” Thank you to Idriss Barnes, Supervisor, for leading this program and a wonderful closing event!
High School Entrepreneurs Experience "Shark Tank"
Amani Nephew, Internship Developer for the Learning to Work (LTW) program, conceived a year-end Zoom "Shark Tank" contest, also on June 17th, to engage students in virtual internships. "The Entrepreneurship Project" highlighted, celebrated, and supported our LTW student interns as they presented their ideas to run a business or nonprofit. William Tinglin, Program Director of Brooklyn Bridge Academy HS was the host.
One participant, Ciara (photo), unveiled her potential store called The Delux Effect, a hair and beauty salon. "I have so many ideas I want to put in action," said Ciara, and LTW helped her to begin to frame her dreams.
Flagstone Graduation
The Recreation Team at the Flagstone Family Shelter in Brooklyn held a graduation ceremony for graduating seniors (photo) on June 24th and all graduates received certificates, CAMBA travel bags, and canisters. Staff also gave the parents gifts to congratulate and acknowledge their support of their children’s achievement. Thank you both to the Flagstone Recreation Team and the other staff for thoughtfully acknowledging such an important moment for these young people, especially when the normal activities surrounding high school graduation had been cancelled, or postponed. 
Pride Month Spotlight
Congratulations to Mizael Ramos (photo), a Client Advocate in CAMBA's  Young Men's Health Project  (YMHP) who was chosen by BRIC TV to take part in a video on Pride and Perseverance.   YMHP aims to reduce transmission of HIV among young men who have sex with men (YMSM) ages 13-29, including those who identify as transgender or gender nonconforming. Mizael's appearance is  here .
Where You Can Find Your Next Career Path
CAMBA offers excellent career opportunities to candidates who are interested in growing with one of New York City's largest multi-service nonprofit providers. Please visit  CAMBA.org/careers  to learn more about our programs and achievements.

CAMBA is hiring for the following positions:

  • Driver/ Maintenance Worker, Atlantic Avenue Men's Shelter -- details here
  • Driver/Maintenance Worker, Park Avenue Family Residence -- details here
  • Driver/ Maintenance Worker, Park Slope Women's Shelter -- details here
  • Driver/ Maintenance Worker, Flagstone Family Center -- details here
  • Driver/ Maintenance Worker, Magnolia House -- details here
  • Security Guard, Atlantic House Men's Shelter -- details here
  • Security Guard, Broadway House Women's Shelter -- details here
  • Security Guard, Flagstone Family Center -- details here
  • Security Guard, Kensington Family Shelter -- details here
  • Security Guard, Kings Inn Family Shelter -- details here
  • Security Guard, Magnolia House Women's Shelter -- details here
  • Security Guard, Opportunity House -- details here
  • Security Guard, Park Avenue Family Residence -- details here
  • Security Guard, Park Slope Women's Shelter -- details here
  • Security Guard, Evergreen Family Residence -- details here
  • Security Guard, Landing Family Shelter -- details here
  • Shift Supervisor, Evergreen Family Residence -- details here
  • Shift Supervisor, Magnolia House Women's Shelter -- details here
  • Shift Supervisor, Landing Family Shelter -- details here
  • Residential Aide, Broadway House Women's Shelter -- details here
  • Residential Aide, Flagstone Family Center -- details here
  • Residential Aide, Landing Family Shelter -- details here
  • Residential Aide, Magnolia House Women's Shelter - details here
  • Residential Aide, Opportunity House Men's Shelter - details here
  • Residential Aide, The Gathering Place Drop In Center -- details here
  • Clinical Supervisor, Broadway House Women's Shelter -- details here
  • Clinical Supervisor, Magnolia House Women's Shelter -- details here
  • Clinical Supervisor, Park Slope Women's Shelter -- details here
  • Client Care Coordinator, Park Avenue Family Residence -- details here
  • Client Care Coordinator, Landing Family Shelter -- details here
  • Client Care Supervisor, Landing Family Shelter -- details here
  • Client Care Supervisor, Evergreen Family Residence -- details here
  • Client Care Supervisor, Flagstone Family Center -- details here
  • Client Care Supervisor, Kings Inn Family Shelter -- details here
  • Recreation Coordinator, Evergreen Family Residence -- details here
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