Non-Profit & Community

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 >

Hundreds of Brownsville Families Get Healthy Thanksgiving Meal From Brooklyn Non-Profits

Teens for Food Justice, Collective Fare and Brooklyn Community Collaborative handed out more than 600 meals over the past week

Nov 25, 2020 5:52 PM Read more >

New in Brooklyn: Program to Help Struggling Families Parent Young Kids

The GABI program helps caregivers who have experienced trauma build strong bonds with their children under 4

Nov 25, 2020 4:44 PM Read more >

On Your Mark, Get Set ... Give!

"Giving Tuesday" officially kicked off on Nov. 10 and culminates on Tuesday Dec. 1

Nov 25, 2020 4:25 PM Read more >