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Neighborhood Services

 

Neighborhood Services - Toy Drive

 

Excellence Community Schools and the FACE Team partner with community organizations to help share cultural events, food support, clothing & toy drives, and other services with our community. Below are just some of the upcoming events and opportunities available to our families.

Weather Alert

Warming_02-02-2026 (PDF)

Cold Weather & Fire Safety

Please practice fire safety during cold weather:

  • Use space heaters with extreme caution. Keep them at least three feet away from anything that can burn.

  • Plug space heaters directly into a wall outlet. Do not use extension cords or power strips.

  • Turn off or unplug space heaters when leaving the room or going to sleep.

  • Never use stoves or ovens to heat your home.

  • Check smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors and replace batteries if needed.

  • If you smell gas or a carbon monoxide alarm sounds, leave immediately and call 911.

More information:
http://fdnysmart.org/winter
http://nyc.gov/beready

Code Blue

If you see anyone at risk—especially individuals living on the street—please call 311. During a Code Blue, shelter is available citywide for anyone brought in by outreach teams. Accommodations are also available for walk-ins.

What Is a Code Blue?
A Code Blue Weather Emergency is issued when temperatures are expected to reach 32°F or below between 4:00 PM and 8:00 AM, including wind chill.

  • No one experiencing homelessness and seeking shelter during a Code Blue will be denied.

  • If you see someone out in the cold, call 311 and an outreach team will be dispatched.

Code Blue Services Include:

  • Shelters: Available system-wide via outreach teams and walk-ins.

  • Drop-In Centers: Operate 24 hours during Code Blue and assist as many people as possible.

  • Street Outreach: Teams proactively contact vulnerable individuals and transport them to shelter. DHS coordinates efforts with DSNY and NYC Parks.

Additional Resources

Plow NYC (snow removal tracking):
https://plownyc.cityofnewyork.us/plownyc/

NYC Severe Weather:
https://www1.nyc.gov/site/severeweather/index.page

Notify NYC:
https://a858-nycnotify.nyc.gov/notifynyc/

Con Edison Outage Map:
https://outagemap.coned.com/external/default.html

Upcoming Events

'Tis the season for community and joy! Be sure to come back for updates.

Past Events