The Carter Burden Network

Social services: cbn's social service programs help our clients' efforts to age in place safely, comfortably, and with respect in their own homes. We provide support in accessing and maintaining benefits, offer counseling and advocacy, assist with daily practical needs, help with long-term planning, and provide information and referrals. Our services are available in english, spanish, mandarin, cantonese, and korean.1. Community elder mistreatment and abuse prevention program (cemapp):as the nyc aging-contracted provider for elder justice services across manhattan, in fy 2024, cbn's cemapp program:1) served 497 unique clients overall.2) provided 379 clients with 3,363 case assistance contacts.3) provided 242 clients with 1394 counseling contacts.4) provided 33 clients with 69 financial assistance support units.5) provided 123 elder justice education presentations across manhattan, reaching 1,100 community members and 100 professionals.2. Social service unit: cbn's social service unit served 200 ambulatory and homebound older adults on the upper east side via 4,326 case assistance contacts and 2,509 information and referral contacts.the social service unit also oversaw administration of cbn's andrew fund, which is dedicated to helping low-income seniors in new york who require support in taking care of their pets. It offers financial aid for various needs, including veterinary services, medications, food, vitamins, supplies, spaying and neutering, boarding, and more. In the fiscal year 2024, the arf fund distributed a total of $23,730, assisting 133 elderly pet owners in caring for 160 pets, many of which serve as emotional support companions.3. Case management unit: cbn's case management unit provides a variety of personalized services and wraparound supports for homebound adults over the age of 60 who live on roosevelt island or in manhattan between 59th street & 143rd street, from 5th avenue to the east river. The case management unit was paused in fy24 and has resumed starting in fy25 for approximately 1,300 clients.

Other programs: 1. Arts & culture: the arts are central to cbn's mission, providing older adults with opportunities to express themselves creatively, hone their artistic skills, and share their unique and valuable perspectives with diverse audiences.1) making art work (maw): cbn's maw creative arts education program offers a range of weekly classes for all skill levels in english, spanish, mandarin, and korean including ceramics, creative mindfulness, painting, chinese painting, drawing, quilting, sewing, embroidery, clothing construction, fiber and textile art, jewelry making, beading, printmaking, mixed media, seasonal crafts, choreography, chinese dance, chorus, documentary theater, and drama. In fy 2024, maw served 944 older adults through 4,585 arts education classes.2) carter burden gallery: the carter burden gallery showcases the talents of new york city's seasoned professional artists, focusing solely on the dynamic creations of those over 60 to challenge ageism in the arts. It offers these artists a platform to display their work, assistance with digital marketing, and opportunities to connect with fellow creatives. In fy 2024, the gallery: a) featured 234 artists through 25 exhibits. B) provided 51artists with technical assistance. C) sold 72 pieces by 65 artists.2. Health and wellness: cbn's health and wellness program promotes health equity through robust educational workshops, physical fitness activities, evidence-based courses, and health screenings. During the program year, health and wellness activities at covello oac included fitness classes, health management workshops, nutrition education, health-centered technology education, and evidence-based falls prevention courses. In fy 2024, across cbn's four oacs, the health and wellness program:1) served 1,662 participants through health management workshops.2) served 896 participants through fitness classes. 3) served 162 participants through evidence-based falls prevention courses.4) served 715 participants through nutrition education.fitness classes include zumba, gym training, tai chi for arthritis, healthy clapping, and yoga. Health and wellness uniquely offers hybrid virtual/in-person arts and fitness programming to better meet the diverse preferences and accessibility needs of clients, while promoting amore cohesive oac community for those attending on-site and virtually.3. Volunteer services: cbn's network of dedicated volunteers provide vital support across cbn's programs, bringing their expertise, dedication, and warmth in service of new york city's older adults. In fy 2024:1) 2,033 volunteers provided 16,124.95 hours of service, valued at $540,024.58: a) 782 intergenerational volunteers provided 5,609.25 hours of service b) 299 corporate volunteers provided 925 hours of service c) 1,476 individual volunteers provided 9,590.70 hours of service2) cbn's volunteer services department oversaw 23 tailored volunteer eventscbn's dedicated volunteers provided support with meal services, friendly visiting, grocery shopping assistance, tele-friend, class instruction, garden and facility beautification, socialization opportunities, and special events.