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Aloe Blacc to Perform at Bed-Stuy Coat, Toy Drive

Aloe Blacc to Perform at Bed-Stuy Coat, Toy Drive

A Little Piece of Light is hosting the toy and coat drive for system and trauma impacted women, girls and members of the LGBTQ community on December 8
Brooklyn Has Spoken With New Ice Cream Flavor to Benefit Local Nonprofits

Brooklyn Has Spoken With New Ice Cream Flavor to Benefit Local Nonprofits

The new flavor was picked by Brooklyn residents and created by ice cream company The Social

Here Are 15 Brooklyn-Based Nonprofits to Support This Giving Tuesday

BK Reader has compiled a list of 15 of the many amazing nonprofits working for empowerment, equality and justice in our borough
Brooklyn! $5K Cash Grants Available for Neighborhood-Led Projects

Brooklyn! $5K Cash Grants Available for Neighborhood-Led Projects

If you run a neighborhood project that helps your community, you could be eligible for this up-to $5K cash grant. Here's how to apply.
Brownsville Nonprofit Feeds Hundreds This Thanksgiving, and That’s Just the Start

Brownsville Nonprofit Feeds Hundreds This Thanksgiving, and That’s Just the Start

Neighbors Together has feed thousands of vulnerable residents throughout the pandemic, and it isn’t slowing down for the holidays
Man's Clinton Hill Gardens Saved After Months-Long Battle With City Over Rats

Man's Clinton Hill Gardens Saved After Months-Long Battle With City Over Rats

The community has helped save nine gardens that volunteer John Cook spent 14 years building at a NYCHA housing complex, after the City recently pressured him to tear them up due to a rat problem
NYCHA Teens Gain Confidence, Skill at Free After-School Boxing Program

NYCHA Teens Gain Confidence, Skill at Free After-School Boxing Program

"For many, this is the closest thing they have to a form of therapy."
100% Affordable Senior Housing Development Opens in Williamsburg

100% Affordable Senior Housing Development Opens in Williamsburg

The Arker Companies, Department of Housing Preservation and Development and Jewish Association Serving the Aging have built 64 new homes for seniors
Meet the Brooklyn Cheerleading Teams Bringing BK Swag to the National Stage

Meet the Brooklyn Cheerleading Teams Bringing BK Swag to the National Stage

Brooklyn is the city of Biggie, not Bring It On, but these two local cheers teams are bringing Brooklyn to the world stage with their award-winning cheerleading and dance programs
Tracy Morgan Came Home to Bed-Stuy to Hand Out Turkeys

Tracy Morgan Came Home to Bed-Stuy to Hand Out Turkeys

The comedian and actor partnered with Food Bank For New York City for a turkey giveaway at Bed-Stuy’s Sumner Houses