Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC is closely monitoring COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) through national and local outlets and are evaluating the situation to ensure the safety and well-being of our Bigs, Littles, staff, and all community members. With our community’s safety and health as our priority, we will be operating remotely beginning March 16, 2020 until further notice. At this time, our office at 40 Rector Street, Floor 11 will be closed, but our staff will be accessible remotely.
We have moved our staff to remote-work and will be accessible via email and cellphone (if applicable). Our services will continue to operate during regular business hours (M-F 8:30 AM – 8:30 PM, Sat 8:30 AM – 5 PM). If you know your party’s email, please reach out directly to them. If you need to reach out to inquire a contact, please email frontdesk@bigsnyc.org.
We encourage our community to utilize resources such as the Center for Disease Control website and NYC Health website for updates and news as the situation evolves. We will continue to communicate updates to our Bigs, families, corporate partners, and community partners and members through our communication channels as well as this COVID-19 updates page. Additional resources for our community can also be found on this page.
Important Updates: Safety Guidelines for In-Person Community Outings
NOTICIAS IMPORTANTES: MEDIDAS DE SEGURIDAD PARA LAS SALIDAS EN PERSONA
RESOURCES:
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Novel Coronavirus Outbreak Factsheet
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Travel Poster
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Cover your Cough
- For COVID-19 updates SMS from Notify NYC: Text "COVID" to 692692
- Follow us on @bbbsnyc on Instagram for frequent updates and additional resources
RESOURCES FOR LITTLES/FAMILIES
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Learn from home tools & resources from NYC Department of Education:
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Please reach out to your Program Manager if you have any questions regarding home internet access.
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Charter will offer free Spectrum broadband and Wi-Fi access for 60 days to households with K-12 and/or college students who do not already have a Spectrum broadband subscription and at any service level up to 100 Mbps. To enroll call 1-844-488-8395. Installation fees will be waived for new student households.
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Charter will partner with school districts to ensure local communities are aware of these tools to help students learn remotely. Charter will continue to offer Spectrum Internet Assist, high speed broadband program to eligible low-income households delivering speeds of 30 Mbps.
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Charter will open its Wi-Fi hotspots across our footprint for public use.
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Spectrum does not have data caps or hidden fees.
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Additional learn from home tools & resources:
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Mindful Schools, free online learning classes
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Khan Academy, free online learning tools and classes for students, parents, and teachers
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Class Dojo, free online (website and app) learning tools and classes
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Scholastic, free remote learning materials
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Families First Coronavirus Response Act of 2020 - food benefits to households with children who would have received free school lunches under the National School Lunch Act
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Food Hub NYC – General citywide food resources
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Chefs for America - Food pick up locations in the Bronx
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My Red Rabbit – Lunch pick up in the Bronx and Harlem
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Code Academy – Coding classes
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Smithsonian Learning Lab - Access to Smithsonian resources and online activities
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Kahoot- Fun study games for the whole family
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Brooklyn Public Library – Remote resources and virtual programming for all ages
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National Geographic Kids - History and science games, videos, and stories
- Mental Health Resources:
- NYC Well - Call (888) NYC-WELL (682-9355) OR Text "WELL" to 65173 - Hotline for Mental Health Emergencies and Resources
- Trevor Project - Hotline and Resources for LGBTQ Youth
- Mindfulness Classes for Youth
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Health/Wellness and Fitness:
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Rumble Boxing @doyourumble - Boxing inspired workouts will be posted to their Instagram stories each day. No additional equipment required.
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Peloton - Peloton is offering new users a 90 free trial using their app. The workouts offer a mix of cycling, running, body weight and yoga focused sessions.
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AARMY @aarmy – Bootcamp style classes offered on Instagram live. Multiple classes daily. Check out their post for schedules.
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Planet Fitness - One of the country's biggest gym chains is offering at home workouts through their Facebook page. The workouts can later be streamed on their YouTube page.
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Basecamp Fitness - The 35 minute quick blast workout is offering free workouts to all both on their app and on their Instagram. Look at their posts for written workouts or workout alongside the trainers on their Instagram lives.
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Modo Yoga – Free online Instagram live yoga instruction.
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For COVID-19 updates SMS from Notify NYC: Text "COVID" to 692692
RECURSOS PARA FAMILIAS Y ESTUDIANTES
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Herramientas y recursos para el aprendizaje desde el hogar del Departamento de Educación de la Ciudad de Nueva York:
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Comuníquese con su Administrador(a) de Programa si tiene alguna pregunta con respecto al acceso de Internet en el hogar.
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La compañía Charter ofrecerá acceso gratuito a servicio de Internet WiFi de Spectrum durante 60 días a hogares con estudiantes de grados K-12 y/o estudiantes universitarios que aún no tengan una suscripción de Internet de Spectrum, y cualquier nivel de servicio hasta 100 Mbps. Para inscribirse, llame al 1-844-488-8395. Las tarifas de instalación serán eliminadas para hogares de estudiantes nuevos.
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Charter se unirá con distritos escolares para asegurar que las comunidades locales estén al tanto de estas herramientas disponibles para ayudar a los estudiantes aprendiendo desde sus hogares. Charter seguirá ofreciendo Asistencia de Internet Spectrum (servicio de Internet de alta velocidad (30 Mbps) a hogares de bajo ingreso).
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Charter abrirá sus puntos de acceso al Internet Wi-Fi para uso público.
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Spectrum no tiene límites de servicio ni cargos ocultos.
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Herramientas y recursos adicionales para el aprendizaje desde el hogar:
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Escuelas Conscientes (Mindful Schools), clases gratuitas de aprendizaje en línea
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Academia Khan (Khan Academy), herramientas y clases gratuitas de aprendizaje en línea para estudiantes, padres/guardianes y profesores
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Class Dojo, herramientas y clases de aprendizaje en línea gratis (sitio web y aplicación)
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Scholastic, materiales gratuitos para aprendizaje desde el hogar
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Banco de Alimentos de NYC – Encuentre proveedores de alimentos para su familia. Debido al desarrollo del COVID-19, muchos sitios solo ofrecerán bolsas con alimentos que puede llevarse para reducir el riesgo de transmisión.
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Food Hub NYC – Encuentre recursos alimenticios para su familia en los 5 condados.
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Chefs for America – Encuentre lugares en el Bronx donde puede recoger alimentos para su familia.
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My Red Rabbit – Encuentre lugares en el Bronx y Harlem donde puede recoger almuerzo.
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Departamento de Labor de la Ciudad de Nueva York – Llene una aplicación para beneficios de desempleo si ha perdido su trabajo debido al COVID-19.
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Restaurant Workers' Community Foundation – Encuentre recursos de apoyo para trabajadores de restaurantes.
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National Domestic Workers Alliance – Encuentre recursos de apoyo para empleados domésticos.
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Code Academy – Clases de codificación (Coding)
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Smithsonian Learning Lab – Encuentre recursos y actividades de aprendizaje virtual del Instituto Smithsonian.
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Kahoot – Encuentre actividades de aprendizaje divertidas para toda la familia.
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Brooklyn Public Library – Encuentre recursos y programación virtual para todas las edades de la Biblioteca Publica de Brooklyn.
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National Geographic Kids – Encuentre juegos, cuentos y videos sobre Ciencias e Historia.
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Recursos de Salud Mental:
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NYC Well – Llame at (888) NYC-WELL (682-9355) o Envíe la palabra "WELL" por texto al 65173 – NYC Well es una línea disponible 24/7 donde puede obtener recursos y ayuda inmediata para emergencias relacionadas a la salud mental.
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Trevor Project – Línea de recursos para jóvenes que se identifican como LGBTQ+ (Lesbiana, Gay, Bisexual, Transexual, etc.)
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Mindful Schools – Encuentre clases para ayudar a mejorar la atención y conciencia, conocido en inglés como atención plena (mantener una conciencia y curiosidad continua de nuestros pensamientos, emociones, sensaciones corporales y el entorno que nos rodea).
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Salud/Bienestar y Ejercicios Físicos:
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Rumble Boxing – Encuentre ejercicios inspirados en el Boxeo a través de la página de Instagram de Rumble Boxing. Estos ejercicios son compartidos en las Historias diariamente y no requiere equipo de ejercicio para completar.
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Peloton – La compañía de bicicletas de ejercicio estacionaria Peloton está ofreciendo 90 dias gratis a través de su aplicación móvil para clientes nuevos. Sus sesiones ofrecen una mezcla de ejercicios incluyendo ciclismo y yoga.
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AARMY – Clases estilo bootcamp son ofrecidas a diario a través de la página de Instagram de AARMY. Estas son publicadas en su Instagram Live. Varias clases son ofrecidas diariamente y puede encontrar su horario de clases en sus Publicaciones.
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Planet Fitness – La cadena de gimnasio Planet Fitness está ofreciendo clases de ejercicios que puede hacer desde su hogar a través de su página de Facebook. También puede ver las clases en su canal de YouTube.
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Basecamp Fitness – Esta página de ejercicios está ofreciendo clases gratuitas en su aplicación móvil y en su página de Instagram. Vea sus Publicaciones para instrucciones o trabaje junto con sus entrenadores a través de sus videos de Instagram Live.
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Modo Yoga – Encuentre clases de yoga gratuitas a través de su Instagram Live.
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Para actualizaciones por texto de Notify NYC sobre el COVID-19, envíe "COVID" al 692692
给小朋友和家人的资源
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在家学习的工具和纽约市教育局提供的相关资源:
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频谱宽带 (Spectrum broadband) 和WiFi接入
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如果您对家庭互联网访问有任何疑问,请与您的计划经理联系。
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如部分有K-12学龄儿童和/或大学生的家庭尚未订阅频谱宽带(Spectrum broadband)。Charter将在60天以内为这些家庭提供免费的频谱宽带和Wi-Fi接入,网速最高可达100 Mbps。如欲注册,请致电1-844-488-8395。新学生家庭将免除安装费。
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Charter公司将与学区合作,以确保当地社区了解这些帮助学生远程学习的工具。Charter公司将继续为符合条件的低收入家庭提供Spectrum Internet Assist高速宽带计划,为这些家庭提供30 Mbps的网速。
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Charter公司将在我们的足迹范围内开放其Wi-Fi热点,以供公众使用
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Spectrum没有数据上限或隐藏费用。
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更多的在家学习工具和资源:
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Mindful Schools,免费在线学习课程
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Khan Academy,面向学生,家长和老师的免费在线学习工具和课程
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Class Dojo,免费的在线(网站和手机程序)学习工具和课程
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Scholastic,免费的远程学习材料从“通知纽约”
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NYC Food Bank-纽约市食品银行
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Food Hub NYC – 纽约市免费/可负担食品资源信息汇总
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Chefs for America - 布朗克斯区食品自取点
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My Red Rabbit –布兰克斯区以及哈林区午餐自取
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Filing for Unemployment due to Virus 新冠病毒导致的失业申请
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Restaurant Workers Relief Fund 餐厅及行业员工救济金
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National Domestic Workers Alliance 全国家庭工人联盟(支持家庭护工,保姆,家庭清洁人员等)
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Virtual Tours of Famous Museums 虚拟观光著名博物馆
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Code Academy – 编程课程
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Smithsonian Learning Lab - 访问Smithsonian的学习资源以及在线活动
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Kahoot-家庭趣味学习游戏
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Brooklyn Public Library –面向全年龄阶层开放的远程资源和虚拟编程活动
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National Geographic Kids - 历史,科学游戏,视频及故事
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心理健康资源:
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致电 (888)(682-9355) 或发送“WELL”给 65173 - 心理健康紧急情况和资源热线
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Trevor Project - 给LGBTQ 青年热线和资源
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Mindfulness Classes for Youth 给青少年的正念冥想课程
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健康/保健和健身资源:
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Rumble Boxing @doyourumble - 搏击操相关的运动将会每天在他们的Instagram故事中发布。无需其他装备。
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Peloton - Peloton为新用户提供90个免费试用版。锻炼包括骑自行车,跑步,减肥和瑜伽练习。
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AARMY @aarmy – 训练营风格的相关课程将会在Instagram上直播。每天有多种课程。查看他们发布的帖子来获取日程表。
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Planet Fitness - 美国最大的健身连锁店之一,通过其Facebook页面来提供家庭锻炼。他们的锻炼内容之后也可以在其 YouTube页面上找到。
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Basecamp Fitness - 35分钟快速强度式锻炼可在其app和Instagram上为所有人提供免费的锻炼指导。在他们的Instagram故事中可以查看更多锻炼指南或与教练一起锻炼的相关帖子。
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Modo Yoga – 免费Instagram线上直播瑜伽指导
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了解关于COVID-19的第一资讯:发送“ COVID”文本短息给692692
如有任何疑问,想了解更多进展等,请与您的项目经理联系。
리틀과 가족들을 위한 정보
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뉴욕시 교육청에서 발급된 온라인 수업 및 정보:
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집에 인터넷이 없을 경우 프로그램 매니저에게 연락주세요.
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Charter라는 회사는 K-12 혹은 대학생 자녀들과 함께 있는 가정을 위해 Spectrum 인터넷 회사의 서비스를 무료로 60일간 제공하고 있습니다. Spectrum 회사를 이미 보유 하지 않은 가정을 위해 100Mbps 스피드까지 제공되고 있습니다. 전화문의를 통해 등록하실 수 있으며 모든 설치비용은 면제됩니다. 1-844-488-8395.
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Charter는 교육부와 연합을 통해 최대한 아이들이 온라인으로 수업을 들을 수 있도록 노력할것입니다. Charter는 계속하여 저소득층 아이들이 적어도 30Mbps 속도를 이용할 수 있는 인터넷 서비스를 제공 할 예정입니다.
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Charter는 공공장소에서 와이파이를 쓸 수 있는 핫스팟을 오픈하여 모든 사람들이 이용 할 수 있게 도움을 드릴 예정입니다.
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Spectrum은 추가 비용이 없는 서비스입니다.
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추가적인 정보:
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Mindful Schools, 무료 온라인 수업
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Khan Academy, 무료 온라인 수업과 정보들 (학생,학부모, 선생님을 위한 정보)
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Class Dojo, 무료 온라인 및 앱 수업
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Scholastic, 무료 학습지 제공
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NYC Food Bank - 뉴욕시 무료 푸드 뱅크
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Food Hub NYC – 로컬 푸드 정보
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Chefs for America - 브롱스 무료 음식 픽업 장소
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My Red Rabbit – 브롱스, 할렘 무료 점심 픽업
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Filing for Unemployment due to Virus - 실여급여 신청
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Restaurant Workers Relief Fund - 레스토랑 직원들을 위한 구호 기금
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National Domestic Workers Alliance - 근로자 연합
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Virtual Tours of Famous Museums - 무료 온라인 박물관 투어
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Code Academy – 코딩 수업
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Smithsonian Learning Lab - 스미소니언 정보 및 온라인 액티비티
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Kahoot- 모든 가족들을 위한 유익하고 재밌는 게임
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Brooklyn Public Library – 브룩클린 공공 도서관 온라인 정보
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National Geographic Kids - 역사/과학 게임, 비디오, 스토리
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정신 건강 정보:
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NYC Well - Call (888) NYC-WELL (682-9355) OR Text "WELL" to 65173 - 정신 건강 관련 핫라인 및 정보
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Trevor Project - LGBTQ 청소년을 위한 핫라인과 정보
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Mindfulness Classes for Youth - 청소년들을 위한 명상 수업
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무료 건강/운동 정보:
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Rumble Boxing @doyourumble - 복싱을 기반으로 한 다양한 다양한 운동, 인스타그램으로 다양한 맨손 운동 방법을 알 수 있습니다.
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Peloton - 무료 90일 체험. 다양한 운동 방법을 배울 수 있습니다. 싸이클링, 조깅, 근력 운동, 요가 등 다양한 운동을 배울 수 있습니다.
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AARMY @aarmy – 부트 캠프 스타일 수업을 온라인으로 수강할 있습니다. 하루에 다양한 수업을 제공하고 있습니다.
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Planet Fitness - 미국에서 제일 큰 헬스장인 Planet Fitness 페이스북 페이지에서는 집에서 할 수 있는 다양한 운동 방법을 소개하고 있습니다.
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Basecamp Fitness - 35분짜리 다양한 운동 영상을 앱과 인스타그램으로 확인 할 수 있습니다.
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Modo Yoga – 무료 온라인 인스타그램 요가 영상
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COVID-19에 관한 실시간 정보를 받고 싶으시면 692692로 "COVID" 를 보내세요.
RESOURCES FOR BIGS
E-mentoring handout from BBBS of NYC
E-mentoring resources from Mentoring.org
For COVID-19 updates SMS from Notify NYC: Text "COVID" to 692692
VIRTUAL OUTING IDEAS
Please be sure to follow our e-mentoring best practices, including choosing the right technology, keeping your interactions safe and private, and ensuring parent/guardian approval. Additional guidelines can be found here.
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Use video chat/phone calls to work on GoBig App Match Missions together (Let your Program Manager know if you need your login link).
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If you or your Little have a video game console, you can play appropriate shared games with each other (Be mindful of choosing games rated M for Mature).
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Oxford Owl has free eBooks for children ages 3 - 11.
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Watch a Ted Talk together and discuss.
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Growing Up NYC lists virtual event opportunities for kids in NYC.
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Take free online classes at the YMCA.
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Take virtual college tours.
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Watch NBA replays with NBA League Pass.
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Mommy Poppins is an ongoing list of activities you can do with kids.
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Use Monster.com's sample interview questions to hold a mock interview.
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Netflix Party utilizes video synchronization and chat so you can watch a show or movie together. Make sure to discuss afterwards. Netflix party works only in chrome browser as an add-on.
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Twitch is a streaming platform that has a karaoke feature.
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Houseparty is an app (and has a chrome add on) that utilizes video chat and you can play games on.
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Game Pigeon is an add-on for iPhone users that allows players to play a variety of games in the Text Message inbox
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Steam is free to install video game platform that offers many free to play multiplayer games. See below for free Steam
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LoveBeat, a casual rhythm game
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Digimon Masters Online is an action/RPG/adventure game full of characters your littles probably already know
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Risk Global Domination is just like the classic board game
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Pixel Worlds is an adventure game
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Cube Slam is a virtual air hockey/pong. You can also play against a “bear”.
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Treasure Arena is This 16-bit adventure game has you battling in a dungeon over valuable treasure.
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Lordz: The aim of Lordz is to become the dominant kingdom in the land.
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Google Arts has a list of over 500 museums and cultural institutions to visit. Visit the Palace of Versailles!
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The Lourve (Paris, France)
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The Smithsonian Natural History Museum (Washington D.C.)
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Nasa Langley Research Center (Hampton, VA)
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Nasa Glenn Research Center (Cleveland, OH)
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The Museu de Arte de São Paulo (São Paulo, Brazil)
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Cherry blossoms at the Brooklyn Botanical Garden (Brooklyn, NY)
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The Museum of Natural History (New York, NY)
Please connect with your Program Manager with any questions, updates, etc.
RESOURCES FOR COLLEGE & CAREER SUCCESS
Check your college’s website & your school email for the most up-to-date information for your campus!
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CUNY Continuity (academic information, deadlines, technology resources, etc.)
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
- Follow us on Instagram! We are adding additional resources from local and national outlets every day.
- Please connect with your Program Manager with any questions, updates, etc.
CONTACT US
GENERAL INQUIRIES:
Please contact GetInvolved@bigsnyc.org.
BIGS/FAMILIES:
Please reach out to your Program Manager with any questions and updates.
CORPORATE PARTNERS:
Please contact Jeff Elgart, Chief Corporate Officer, JElgart@bigsnyc.org.
DEVELOPMENT & DONORS:
Please contact Elliot Berger, Chief Development Officer, EBerger@bigsnyc.org
SPECIAL EVENTS:
Please contact Crystal Butler, Vice President of Special Events & Donor Cultivation, CButler@bigsnyc.org
MEDIA/COMMUNICATIONS:
Please contact Jayne Ward, Chief of Staff, JWard@bigsnyc.org.
RECRUITMENT/OUTREACH
Please contact Aaron Frager, Associate Direction of Volunteer Recruitment & Outreach, AFrager@bigsnyc.org.