Though the women in Bernarda’s Daughters spend much of their time reflecting on death, the play is, at its core, concerned with a deep desire for and commitment to living. In connection with the play’s insistence on space and life, here is a list of community resources, based in Flatbush and beyond.
COVID-19
COVID-19: Data
up-to-date information on the infection rate for COVID-19 in NYC and provides borough and neighborhood-specific data
COVID-19: TESTING
information on where to go for a COVID-19 test and how to schedule an appointment
COVID-19: RAPID RESTING
information on appointments for rapid COVID-19 testing, which have a <24 hour turnaround
GETTING THE VACCINE
information on finding available vaccination appointments and eligibility criteria
TURBOVAX
Twitter account dedicated to publishing available COVID-19 vaccination appointments
HEALTH
BROOKLYN FREE CLINIC
operated by students and physicians from SUNY Downstate College of Medicine, provides free medical care, including HIV/STI testing, physical therapy, psychiatric care, and regular wellness/sick visits.
New York City Community Health Profiles
up-to-date information on the health status of 59 community districts across the city and highlights the disparities in healthcare access:
HOUSING
EQUALITY FOR FLATBUSH
a Black/POC-led, grassroots organization focusing on police accountability, affordable housing and anti-gentrification/anti-displacement organizing in Flatbush, East Flatbush and Brooklyn-wide (also participating in the #BrooklynShowsLove mutual aid project)
IMMIGRATION
IMMIGRATION ADVOCATES
provides information on organizations that offer low-cost legal assistance to immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers
NEW YORK IMMIGRATION COALITION
policy and advocacy organization representing a large number of immigrant/refugee rights groups around New York; provides information on public benefit eligibility and COVID-19 community resources
MUTUAL AID
BROOKLYNSHOWSLOVE MUTUAL AID PROJECT
neighborhood resource list and services available in multiple languages, including Spanish, Bangla, Kréyol, Chinese, Arabic, Georgian, Russian, and French
Bernarda's Daughters 