Non-Profit & Community

Who Is Your Fort Greene Community Hero?

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

Apr 11, 2018 2:38 PM Read more >

This East NY Barber Training Program Gives Youths a Shot at a New Career

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.

Apr 10, 2018 3:24 PM Read more >

Brooklyn NAACP, Ampry-Samuel to Hold Community Meeting in Wake of Shooting of Saheed Vassell

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.

Apr 6, 2018 2:48 PM Read more >

Local Officials Demand Answers on Fatal Shooting of Saheed Vassell

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.

Apr 5, 2018 2:34 PM Read more >

Brooklyn DA Gonzalez Commemorates Dr. King's 'Titanic Legacy'

"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.

Apr 4, 2018 12:40 PM Read more >

Brooklyn Nonprofits Sparking Social Change Can Now Apply for 100K 'Spark Prize'

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.

Apr 3, 2018 3:00 PM Read more >

Hillel Place Plaza, a New Community Space Planned in the Heart of Flatbush

Coming September, a temporary installation of Hillel Place Plaza will serve the community as a gathering place for cultural exchange and creative programming including performances and classes.

Mar 29, 2018 11:37 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Public Library Announces Plans for $135M Overhaul

The plan includes updates to the infrastructure, the creation of new public spaces and to increase publicly accessible space by 50 Percent over the next five years.

Mar 27, 2018 1:22 PM Read more >

The STEM Future is Female and Diverse, Thanks to Digital Girl Inc.'s Hackathon

With the Youth Tech Challenge, Digital Girl Inc. challenges Brooklyn kids to envision the changes they would like to see in their community through technology Photo courtesy Digital Girl, Inc.

Mar 22, 2018 5:03 PM Read more >

Congresswoman Clarke, FDNY Deputy Chief Boyd to be Honored for Their Pioneering Leadership

During Healthfirst's annual Women's History Celebration, Congresswoman Clarke and Deputy Chief Boyd will be recognized for their community service and their trailblazing role as women in leadership Two pioneering Brooklyn women will be among the ten

Mar 22, 2018 11:38 AM Read more >