Non-Profit & Community

Two of Brooklyn's Teen Migrants Share Their Experiences

“I feel like I’m on a mountain and I just have to keep climbing and climbing," Daniela Mejia, a 19-year-old migrant, told BK Reader.

Nov 30, 2023 11:38 AM Read more >

Some Prospect Heights Residents Dread the Return of Open Streets, While Others Look Forward

More than 3,000 people signed a petition in support of Open Streets on Vanderbilt Avenue, while more than 1,200 signed a petition opposing the program.

Nov 29, 2023 1:51 PM Read more >

Brooklyn Org Announces New Chief Operating and Financial Officer

The organization announced Nicole G. Epps has joined the organization as Chief Operating and Financial Officer.

Nov 29, 2023 10:59 AM Read more >

Here Are 20 Brooklyn-Based Organizations to Support This Giving Tuesday

As Spark Prize finalists, each of these 20 stellar organizations can receive up to $5,000 in matching funds from Brooklyn.Org!

Nov 27, 2023 2:05 PM Read more >

Brooklyn Nonprofits Create the 'Dance and Beyond' Scholarship Program

Asase Yaa Cultural Arts Foundation and The Stars of New York Dance are teaming up to give 60 students scholarships to take dance and drumming classes.

Nov 26, 2023 8:49 AM Read more >

Madison Square Boys and Girls Club Restores After-School Services at Navy Yard Clubhouse

Fort Greene reopening follows court-ordered sale of 240 Nassau St. to Brooklyn-based developer.

Nov 25, 2023 8:50 AM Read more >

East New York Restaurant Supports Off-Broadway Play Spreading Veteran Awareness

East New York Caribbean-fusion restaurant Fusion East is lending its resources to Jersey-based Nonprofit Ruth Stage to help produce a new play which shines a light on issues faced by veterans.

Nov 24, 2023 10:26 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Public Library Names Winners of Business Plan Contest

The grand prize winner of this year's PowerUP! competition was Hemp Thyself, a local CBD health and skin company

Nov 23, 2023 9:51 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Small Businesses Devastated by September 29 Floods Receive $75,000 in Grants

The rainstorm caused flooding and significant damages to numerous businesses across Brooklyn, and the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce stepped in.

Nov 23, 2023 9:38 AM Read more >

Brooklyn's Local Legends Step into the Spotlight at 14th Annual Stars of NY Dance Competition

NY Assemblymember Monique Chandler-Waterman's routine "turned pain into purpose," earning her the title of "Dancehall Queen" and this year's winner.

Nov 21, 2023 1:58 PM Read more >