Non-Profit & Community

Brooklyn Children Demand Action on Climate Change

Young Brooklynites gathered outside Borough Hall Sunday to demand Governor Cuomo and the state legislature make polluters pay

Dec 15, 2020 3:40 PM Read more >

The Clinton Hill Cafe Where You Pay What You Can Afford

The suggested donation is $5, but if you can't afford it, you're welcome to eat for free

Dec 11, 2020 7:22 PM Read more >

Documentary Chronicles Filmmakers Coronavirus Mission to Help the Homeless

Once homeless in Brooklyn, Eric Protein Moseley now uses filmmaking as an advocacy tool.

Dec 11, 2020 2:27 PM Read more >

Brownsville Mom Named 2020 Robin Hood 'Hero of New York'

Athenia Rodney stepped up for Brownsville when the pandemic hit, and in return, Brownsville stepped up for her when she needed it most

Dec 11, 2020 9:39 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Rapper Lil Haiti Makes the Most of a Difficult Year

The 'Panicking' rapper has found the right balance between music, family and his day job as an essential worker, while taking time to help those in need in his community.

Dec 8, 2020 1:04 PM Read more >

Bed-Stuy Foster Mom Shares Her Story, Encourages Others as Need for Foster Parents Grows

Gail Anderson recently completed her first foster experience. Now she wants to help others help kids in need during the pandemic.

Dec 4, 2020 4:32 PM Read more >

North BK Pipelines Impacts on Black and Brown Communities Unjustifiable, de Blasio Says

The mayor has joined mounting opposition to the pipeline, calling on National Grid to halt the controversial project.

Dec 3, 2020 6:48 PM Read more >

Three Brooklyn Nonprofits Serving the Community Through COVID-19 Get $150,000 in Grants

Brooklyn Communities Collaborative has awarded $2 million in grants since the pandemic hit to support organizations overlooked by traditional funding sources

Dec 3, 2020 12:18 PM Read more >

Jewish Philanthropic Organization Launches Social Services, Anti-Poverty Initiative Across New York

UJA-Federation of New York and partner organizations are bringing critical jobs training and social services to Brooklyn

Dec 1, 2020 10:47 AM Read more >

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

Nov 30, 2020 6:22 PM Read more >