Skip to content
Join our Newsletter

Non-Profit & Community

Brooklyn Native, Tariq 'The Corn Kid,' Makes Corn Donation to City Harvest, Just in Time for the Holidays

Brooklyn Native, Tariq 'The Corn Kid,' Makes Corn Donation to City Harvest, Just in Time for the Holidays

Little Tariq, alongside the Green Giant mascot, helped to unload a truck full of canned corn at City Harvest’s brand new Cohen Community Food Rescue Center.
A Free Resource Event For Newly Arrived Immigrants, Asylum Seekers Taking Place Nov. 19 in East NY

A Free Resource Event For Newly Arrived Immigrants, Asylum Seekers Taking Place Nov. 19 in East NY

Among the free services that will be offered at the event are food and clothing, housing support, legal assistance, and more
Brooklyn Nonprofit Receives $3.3 Million to Assist Displaced Ukrainians

Brooklyn Nonprofit Receives $3.3 Million to Assist Displaced Ukrainians

Governor Kathy Hochul announced $21.4 million in federal funding will be distributed through 17 service providers.
PHOTOS: BKCM Hosts Epic House Party in Brooklyn, Celebrating 125 Years of Healing Souls Through Music

PHOTOS: BKCM Hosts Epic House Party in Brooklyn, Celebrating 125 Years of Healing Souls Through Music

The seventh annual event was a journey through time, with music experiences dedicated to the various eras of The Brooklyn Academy of Music's long history
NY Sun Works Opens New Hydroponic Farm Classroom in East Flatbush

NY Sun Works Opens New Hydroponic Farm Classroom in East Flatbush

Students enrolled in the NY Sun Works program are more likely to score higher on the 4th grade science achievement test scores, according data acquired by the nonprofit.
Personal Belongings of Bed-Stuy Family Thrown Onto Street Without Warning in Alleged Deed Theft Case

Personal Belongings of Bed-Stuy Family Thrown Onto Street Without Warning in Alleged Deed Theft Case

Neighbors gathered at 470 Willoughby Ave. on Thursday, to support the Fosters after their belongings were removed and discarded without their consent
Nearly 100 Runners Participated in Marathon on Behalf of BK-Based Nonprofit; Raised Funds to Feed 1.4M

Nearly 100 Runners Participated in Marathon on Behalf of BK-Based Nonprofit; Raised Funds to Feed 1.4M

The 100 participants that ran for City Harvest was the largest group of runners the organization has ever fielded for the annual marathon.
Crown Heights Block Association Unionizes, Demands City Action Against Cruel Tenant Harassment

Crown Heights Block Association Unionizes, Demands City Action Against Cruel Tenant Harassment

Neighbors have joined a city-wide trend by organizing unions to fight back against landlord abuse and HPD inaction.
Bushwick's 50-Ft 'Wall of Lies' Returns ... This Time, Calling Out Election Deniers

Bushwick's 50-Ft 'Wall of Lies' Returns ... This Time, Calling Out Election Deniers

A new public art piece in Bushwick visually displays how the "big lie" of 2020 election fraud was repeated and promoted by hundreds of Republicans and right-wing media members, just days ahead of the midterm elections.
As Food Insecurity Surges, Local Non-Profit Creates Bushwick Community Fridge to be Operated by Workers with Disabilities

As Food Insecurity Surges, Local Non-Profit Creates Bushwick Community Fridge to be Operated by Workers with Disabilities

A new community fridge project will supply local residents with fresh produce three times a week.