Non-Profit & Community

City Reveals Plan to Bring Affordable Senior Housing to Bushwick

The 154-unit development will also include a community space for health, social and cultural programs.

Mar 13, 2019 1:13 PM Read more >

BP Honors Sweet Chick Waffle Shop Crew as 'Brooklyn Heroes'

The eatery was honored for providing free food and services to federal employees during the government shutdown

Mar 11, 2019 3:31 PM Read more >

Annual Spark Breakfast Honors Brooklyn's Top 5 Social Changemakers

This year's honorees included included Bed-Stuy’s Campaign Against Hunger, Girls for Gender Equity and VOCAL-NY

Mar 5, 2019 3:50 PM Read more >

Re-Entry Program for Formerly Incarcerated Launches in Brownsville

The seven-week program helps participants to overcome the barriers they may encounter as they prepare for life outside of prison.

Feb 28, 2019 3:15 PM Read more >

Local Nonprofits to Build 20 Affordable Units in Bushwick

The monthly rents for the apartments at 63 Stockholm Street will range between $524 to $1,749.

Feb 27, 2019 2:10 PM Read more >

Yasss! Drag Queen Gives Flatbush Kids A Glamorous Tutorial

The girls spent some quality time with drag queen Cholula Lemon who introduced them to the high art of makeup

Feb 22, 2019 3:10 PM Read more >

FiveMyles Gallery Among Recipients of Destination>Brooklyn Grant

The Destination>Brooklyn grant supports local arts and culture organizations in their efforts to advance cultural tourism in Brooklyn

Feb 21, 2019 9:59 AM Read more >

City Identifies the Most Dangerous Streets, Reveals Plans to Make Them Safer

The newly-issued Borough Pedestrian Safety Plans identify four Brooklyn corridors that stretch all across Central and East Brooklyn

Feb 20, 2019 4:47 PM Read more >

SUNY Downstate Vice President Named Among 25 Most Influential Black Women in Business

Patricia Winston was selected as one of 25 honorees for her exemplary contributions to the community.

Feb 19, 2019 1:02 PM Read more >

Brooklyn Nonprofit Puts the Struggles and Hopes of Foster Kids Centerstage

"Foster Care Unplugged: The Stage Play" tells the true stories of foster kids as they navigate "the system."

Feb 13, 2019 12:11 PM Read more >