Non-Profit & Community

Brooklyn Nets Honor Essential Workers in First Game of the Season

The Nets tipped of the 2020-2021 season at the Barclays Center Tuesday night

Dec 23, 2020 2:33 PM Read more >

Brooklyns Bridge Street Development Corporation Chosen for Microsoft Grant

The nonprofit was one of 50 organizations chosen for the program to accelerate job training in Black communities

Dec 21, 2020 6:53 PM Read more >

Brownsville's Jeremiah Program Is Uplifting Low-Income Single Moms

The nonprofit provides childcare, tutoring, educational classes and life skills to single moms in need.

Dec 18, 2020 10:50 AM Read more >

Five Brooklyn Nonprofits Receive More Than $1M in Grants to Combat Effects of COVID-19, Climate Change and Election Issues

The New York Community Trust has awarded $6.1 million to 42 nonprofits to support work building equitable, thriving and healthy communities

Dec 17, 2020 7:48 PM Read more >

Bed-Stuy Youth Serve Community Through Pandemic in Local Internship Program

Bridge Street Development Corporation has persevered to maintain its youth internship program when it was needed most

Dec 16, 2020 7:47 PM Read more >

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 >