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Formerly Age Friendly Bedford-Stuyvesant & Crown Heights, AFCBI is a community-based organization led by a volunteer group of older adults that builds upon the rich experience of adults age 62 and older to ensure they can age in place. Through intentional outreach, AFBCI leverages local resources to improve their overall quality of life. Our Age Friendly Ambassadors engage other older adults in a myriad of activities to meet the social, economic, cultural and civic needs of this growing population. Website: https://agefriendlycb.org

AFCBI members are 62 and older, predominately retired women of African descent, living in Central Brooklyn. AFCBI pays particular attention to those who may be living in isolation and/or leading sedentary lifestyles. Membership is based on certain requirements. 

AFCBI offers a variety of programs and services to promote healthy aging and longevity including: Cooking Classes, Chair Yoga and a Meditation Session by Tameeka Nicole, EmergeSoul, Arts and Crafts, Technology Skills Acquisition, and more. 

Programs are offered in a variety of locations throughout Central Brooklyn including community and faith-based organizations, schools, libraries, museums, restaurants, theaters, health facilities and parks. Since COVID-19, our programs and services have been online via Zoom. 

Age Friendly Central Brooklyn, Inc (AFCBI) is grateful for the generosity of funding sources that have provided general operating support. We give thanks to NYS Children and Families, NYC Discretionary funding, and Brooklyn Community Foundation. Additionally, we also received funding for Active Aging Week from Buckhorn Association and Citizens Committee for NYC (CitizensNYC) and funding for our publication, THIRD CHAPTER LIVING, from NYAM (New York Academy of Medicine) and SDOP (Self Development of People).