Non-Profit & Community

Free Swim Clinic Promotes Water Safety Among East Flatbush Residents

Senator Kevin Parker hosted the clinic to help reduce drowning incidents which occur at a higher rate among communities of color

Jun 28, 2019 11:29 AM Read more >

NYC's Free Summer Meals Are Back in Session

Beginning June 27, the city offers free summer meals at nearly 1,200 locations for all NYC kids under 18.

Jun 26, 2019 10:52 AM Read more >

'Art Meets Music' for Bushwick Fundraiser Benefitting Puerto Rico Recovery

The benefit event will raise funds for medical supplies, storm readiness kits and volunteers to help rebuild Puerto Rico which is still ravaged by Hurricane Maria

Jun 25, 2019 3:42 PM Read more >

ASPCA to Open Low-Cost Vet Center in East NY

The East New York center will provide low-income pet owners with access to basic veterinary care, including vaccinations and spay/neuter surgery.

Jun 25, 2019 12:12 PM Read more >

Brooklyn Nets Boost Girls' Hoop Dreams with Free Basketball Clinic

Sundays clinic was the first of 40 free clinics the Brooklyn Nets Basketball Academy will host this summer

Jun 24, 2019 2:15 PM Read more >

East NY Dads Unleash Their Inner Artist at Father's Day Paint 'n' Sip' Party

Good Shepherd Services celebrated the hardworking fathers and father figures -- and the kids who love them.

Jun 21, 2019 11:58 AM Read more >

Green Girl Power Is on the Rise in East New York

The Green Girls after-school program empowers female middle schoolers through STEM education to become environmental stewards for their community

Jun 19, 2019 4:29 PM Read more >

Free After-School Art Classes at Brooklyn Library Get 100K Boost

ProjectArt, which offers tuition-free visual arts classes to hundreds of Brooklyn kids at various BPL branches, was just awarded a major grant

Jun 18, 2019 1:19 PM Read more >

BP Honors 10-Year-Old East Flatbush Entrepreneur for Helping Low-Income Families

Obocho Peters was recognized for his online thrift store that sells kids' clothing to low-income parents, helping them save money for their children's college fund

Jun 12, 2019 11:03 AM Read more >

What is Juneteenth, and Why Do We Celebrate?

Juneteenth has come to symbolize for many African Americans what the 4th of July symbolizes for all Americans: freedom.

Jun 11, 2019 10:25 AM Read more >