DC 37 NEWS, EVENTS, and SERVICES YOU CAN USE in JANUARY
DC 37 NEWS, EVENTS, and SERVICES YOU CAN USE in JANUARY
DC 37 MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES LEGAL SERVICES
Housing Webinar
MELS Housing Attorneys will answer your questions about getting repairs, rights of family members to take over apartments, legal notices that precede court action, leases and renewal increases, landlord harassment, one-shot deals, charitable grants, and tenant protections available under the Good Cause Eviction law.
Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 6 p.m.| Register HERE.
MELS Tax Filing Tips Webinar
Tax season will be here before you know it. Join the DC 37 MELS team as we discuss tips and tricks to get you to the finish line early. We will discuss filing status, standard and itemized deductions, tax credits, and more!
For more information, call the MELS Screening Unit at (212) 815-1111 or email [email protected].
DC 37 MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES HOUSING PROGRAM
First-Time Homebuyer Workshop
Are you thinking of buying your first home but don’t know where to begin? The DC 37 Municipal Employees Housing Program is pleased to offer a virtual First-Time Homebuyer Workshop. Allow us to assist you on your journey to homeownership as we discuss the mortgage process, pre-approvals, debt-to-income ratios, PMI, FHA loans, conventional loans, and much more! Bring your questions and we’ll provide the answers. We hope to see you there!
Saturday, Jan. 11 at 11 a.m. | Register HERE.
Saturday, Jan. 25 at 11 a.m. | Register HERE.
DC 37 EDUCATION FUND
Applications for the Winter 2025 Semester Are Available!
The Education Fund is still accepting applications for courses that begin this January! For a list of current offerings, please visit our Classes and Benefits page by clicking HERE! Many classes fill up quickly so register today!
The DC 37 Green Jobs Training Program is Expanding!
The DC 37 Education Fund is happy to announce the Green Jobs Training Expansion Program, a grant-funded training program for eligible DC 37 members to receive free, hands-on instruction in areas of need within the green economy and energy sector.
Training courses include Energy Auditing, Multifamily and Commercial Building Analyst, Carbon Accounting, LEED Green Associate, Energy Benchmarking, and Construction Management. These courses and more will prepare members for certifications and licenses offered and recognized by the Building Performance Institute, Urban Green Council, and Association of Energy Engineers.
If you are interested in more information on these courses and what this training can provide for you, please click HERE.
Changes to Tuition Reimbursement Benefit
Beginning with classes, courses, and workshops taken on or after Jan. 1, 2024, eligible DC 37 members can now be reimbursed up to $1,500 by the DC 37 Education Fund as long as the requirements for reimbursement are met. Additionally, tuition reimbursement applications can now be submitted completely online.
For more information on the changes to the reimbursement benefit, please click HERE.
Retirees Education Courses for Winter 2025
The Ed Fund is currently accepting applications for classes for the Winter 2025 cycle. Apply online HERE.
For more information or if you have any questions, please contact Manuel Gomez-Rosa at [email protected] or call (212) 815-1700.
Scholarship Opportunities
Education Incentive Program (EIP)
- This scholarship is awarded based on income and gives up to $2,500 per year for college courses and up to $1,250 for the CDA. This scholarship is available to classroom personnel pursuing early childhood education.
- Scholarships for 2025 are now open
- Awarded annually to AFSCME members and their families. The amount of the award ranges from $500-$4,000.
- Due Friday, Jan. 31
For more information about these programs, call (212) 341-4991 or email [email protected]. You can also check out the website by clicking HERE to register early.
