Non-Profit & Community

After fighting for over a decade, the tenants of 265 Hawthorne Street successfully formed a housing co-op that grants them ownership of their apartments.

About 75 volunteers, joined by Brooklyn Nets legend Albert King and Borough President Eric Adams, came together to help with mulching, planting and weeding in Fort Greene Park.

The Dinner Table Documentary recognized five young women of color ages 18 years and under for their drive and accomplishments. The Dinner Table Documentary founder Asha Boston awards Anya Modeste for her achievements.

From Weeksville Heritage Center, Brooklyn Borough Hall to Prospect Park - there are many ways to observe Earth Day 2018 in Brooklyn.

Community Heroes NYC is a community-based public art project that celebrates the everyday heroes of our neighborhoods -- and is now looking for your Fort Greene heroes! Photo courtesy Community Heroes NYC Community heroes, those everyday local reside

The 12-week barber training program provides youths aged 17-24 with instruction from a master barber as well as job placement services after graduation. Students participating in the East NY barber training program.

Saturday's meeting aims to provide space for the community to "channel their anger into building the infrastructure needed to combat the recurrence of these killings.

Local elected officials expressed their condolences and concerns; a community vigil is scheduled to be held this evening. Photo credit: Facebook On Wednesday afternoon, New York City police officers fatally shot an unarmed black man in Crown Heights.

"Even though Dr. King's life ended April 4, 1968, his ideas and dreams live on — they are just as powerful today as they were the day he was murdered." Photo credit: blackenterprise.

Presented by the Brooklyn Community Foundation, the Spark Prize recognizes organizations with a strong commitment to addressing critical challenges and opportunities in Brooklyn. Spark Prize winner 2018.