Non-Profit & Community

Studies have found that 56 percent of those who become addicted to painkillers found their drugs in their family's medicine cabinet Leaders in the Jewish and African-American communities held a town hall and panel discussion on the opioid epidemic in

East New York has one of the highest concentration of fast-food restaurants in the city, causing serious health implications for its residents. East New York has the highest concentration of fast-food restaurants in NYC. Photo credit; NY Daily News.

The 2018 Congressional Art Competition winner Tanisha Lord will be honored at an annual awards ceremony in Washington D.C.; her winning artwork will be on display at the U.S. Capitol for one year. The 2018 Congressional Art Competition participants.

The youngsters, all participants of Rising New York Road Runners, an initiative created to develop movement skills through running and fitness activities, received free New Balance running shoes.

Jericho Road, Inc.'s 'Sponsor a Survivor' event used makeup and motivational speakers to help domestic violence survivors feel beautiful inside and out. Cosmetology school students give makeovers to domestic violence survivors.

The Benefit Kitchen platform empowers local residents with financial information about their eligibility for benefits, how to apply and how it can impact their budgets.

Drive Change is a "vehicle for social justice" that provides formerly incarcerated adults with culinary arts training to obtain meaningful employment within the hospitality industry. And more.

The Octavia Project encourages young women and non-binary individuals to explore their creativity in a safe, judgment-free space Photo credit: The Octavia Project In 2014, co-founder and artist-in-residence Chana Porter and co-founder and director Me

Spring Rebuilding Day is more than "just" a community event that beautifies public spaces -- it is about changing the narrative in Brownsville.

"That Suits You" prepares young men and women how to navigate in the professional world with style, grace and the proper attire. PK Kersey, founder and CEO of That Suits You.