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Brooklyn Org is a platform and partner for local philanthropy, bringing together Brooklynites to become champions for change. Each year, our community invests millions of dollars in nonprofits around the borough working across every issue to help our neighbors thrive. From memberships to volunteering to Donor Advised Funds, there is a part for you to play with Brooklyn Org.

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Apr 26

Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day 2025

Join Brooklyn Org and our community partners at multiple family-friendly volunteer sites throughout the day!

Multiple Locations Across Brooklyn
9:00 AM– EDT

Learn More + Sign Up

Coming Up At Brooklyn Org

Nonprofits and The City: Navigating Funding + Reducing Barriers

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Mar 27

Nonprofits and The City: Navigating Funding + Reducing Barriers

BKO Nonprofit Training Feat. The Mayor’s Office of Nonprofit Services

Zoom
3:00 PM– EDT

Brooklyn Org Spark Prize 2026 Application Clinic

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Apr 7

Brooklyn Org Spark Prize 2026 Application Clinic

Virtual
11:00 AM–12:00 PM EDT

Running an Effective Board Meeting

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Apr 10

Running an Effective Board Meeting

Brooklyn Org Nonprofit Training

Zoom
10:00 AM–11:30 AM EDT

Racial Justice Working Group Session 1: Racially Equitable Recruitment and Hiring Strategies

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Apr 21

Racial Justice Working Group Session 1: Racially Equitable Recruitment and Hiring Strategies

Brooklyn Org Nonprofit Training

Zoom
3:00 PM–5:00 PM EDT

Corporate Sponsorships 101

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Apr 22

Corporate Sponsorships 101

Brooklyn Org Nonprofit Training

Brooklyn Org's Office, 80 Hanson Place, 5th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11217
3:00 PM–4:30 PM EDT

Brooklyn Org Happy Hour

Apr 24

Brooklyn Org Happy Hour

Somethin' Else in Dekalb Market, 445 Albee Square W, Brooklyn, NY 11201
5:00 PM–7:00 PM EDT

Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day: Gowanus Canal Conservancy – Spring Civic Sweep

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Apr 26

Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day: Gowanus Canal Conservancy – Spring Civic Sweep

Green Space on 4th (Community Garden), 207 4th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217
11:00 AM–1:00 PM EDT

Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day: Brooklyn Book Bodega – Book Sorting & Organizing

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Apr 26

Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day: Brooklyn Book Bodega – Book Sorting & Organizing

141 Flushing Ave Suite 407 (Brooklyn Navy Yard), Brooklyn, NY 11205
2:00 PM–4:00 PM EDT

Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day: BloomAgainBklyn – Creating Gifts for YWCA Residents

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Apr 26

Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day: BloomAgainBklyn – Creating Gifts for YWCA Residents

YWCA Brooklyn, 30 3rd Ave, Brooklyn 11217
1:30 PM–2:30 PM EDT

Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day: Good Call – Downtown Brooklyn Neighborhood Canvassing

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Apr 26

Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day: Good Call – Downtown Brooklyn Neighborhood Canvassing

Good Call Downtown Brooklyn Neighborhood Canvas, 81 Willoughby St., Brooklyn 11201
12:30 PM–3:00 PM EDT

Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day: Good Call – Brownsville Neighborhood Canvassing

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Apr 26

Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day: Good Call – Brownsville Neighborhood Canvassing

Good Call Brownsville Neighborhood Canvas, 453 Mother Gaston Blvd, Brooklyn 11212
12:30 PM–3:00 PM EDT

Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day: Good Call – East New York Neighborhood Canvassing

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Apr 26

Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day: Good Call – East New York Neighborhood Canvassing

Good Call East NY Neighborhood Canvas, 3319 Fulton St., Brooklyn 11208
12:30 PM–3:00 PM EDT

Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day: Sure We Can – Recycling

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Apr 26

Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day: Sure We Can – Recycling

Sure We Can, 219 McKibbin St., Brooklyn 11206
12:00 PM–2:00 PM EDT

Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day: CHiPS – Serve At The BKO Treat Stand

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Apr 26

Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day: CHiPS – Serve At The BKO Treat Stand

CHiPS Soup Kitchen, 200 4th Avenue, Brooklyn 11217
10:45 AM–1:00 PM EDT

Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day: CHiPS – Soup Kitchen Support

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Apr 26

Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day: CHiPS – Soup Kitchen Support

CHiPS Soup Kitchen, 200 4th Avenue, Brooklyn 11217
10:30 AM–2:00 PM EDT

Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day: TECHFIN – E-Waste Recycling

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Apr 26

Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day: TECHFIN – E-Waste Recycling

TechFIN Headquarters, 68 34th Street, Suite B517 (Industry City), Brooklyn 11232
10:00 AM–1:00 PM EDT

Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day: TECHFIN – Packaging Computers For Distribution

Apr 26

Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day: TECHFIN – Packaging Computers For Distribution

TechFIN Headquarters, 68 34th Street, Suite B517 (Industry City), Brooklyn 11232
10:00 AM–1:00 PM EDT

Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day: Parent-Child Relationship Association – Park Clean-Up

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Apr 26

Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day: Parent-Child Relationship Association – Park Clean-Up

Leif Ericson Park, 66th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220
10:00 AM–12:00 PM EDT

Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day: Brownsville Community Culinary Center – Decorating For Spring

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Apr 26

Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day: Brownsville Community Culinary Center – Decorating For Spring

Brownsville Community Culinary Center, 69 Belmont Ave, Brooklyn 11212
10:00 AM–12:00 PM EDT

Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day: Brownsville Community Culinary Center – Kitchen Clean Up

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Apr 26

Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day: Brownsville Community Culinary Center – Kitchen Clean Up

Brownsville Community Culinary Center, 69 Belmont Ave, Brooklyn 11212
10:00 AM–12:00 PM EDT

Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day: Mixteca – Weekly Food Distribution

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Apr 26

Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day: Mixteca – Weekly Food Distribution

Mixteca, 245 23rd St, Brooklyn 11215
9:15 AM–11:30 AM EDT

Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day: Red Hook Initiative – Urban Farming

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Apr 26

Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day: Red Hook Initiative – Urban Farming

Red Hook Farms (Columbia St), 5-60 Columbia Street, Brooklyn 11231
9:00 AM–1:00 PM EDT

Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day: Red Hook Initiative – Street Clean-Up

A young girl and a man sweep leaves on a city street, both wearing gloves, with other volunteers and parked cars in the background.

Apr 26

Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day: Red Hook Initiative – Street Clean-Up

Red Hook Farms (Columbia St), 5-60 Columbia Street, Brooklyn 11231
9:00 AM–11:00 AM EDT

Brooklyn Org x NYCRUNS Brooklyn Experience Half Marathon

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Apr 27

Brooklyn Org x NYCRUNS Brooklyn Experience Half Marathon

Join Brooklyn Org's Team!

Brooklyn
7:00 AM– EDT

Racial Justice Working Group Session 2: Retention Strategies for Racially and Ethnically Diverse Employees

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May 19

Racial Justice Working Group Session 2: Retention Strategies for Racially and Ethnically Diverse Employees

Brooklyn Org Nonprofit Training

Zoom
3:00 PM–5:00 PM EDT

The Latest News

Creating Workplaces That Work for Everyone

Mar 24, 2025

Cover of "The Win-Win Workplace" by Angela Jackson, featuring a rope knot. Subtitled "How Thriving Employees Drive Bottom-Line Success.

Next Gen Philanthropy: Inspiring the New Generosity Generation

Mar 20, 2025

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Our Partners Building Safety & Opportunities For Women & Girls

Mar 19, 2025

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REP THE BOROUGH

Brooklyn Org Beanie

Red beanie with "BROOKLYN ORG" embroidered in black on the front.

Brooklyn Org Beanie

$35.00

Brooklyn Roasting Company x Brooklyn Org Medium Roast Coffee

Three cans of medium roast coffee with "Brooklyn Show Some Love" written on the labels.

Brooklyn Roasting Company x Brooklyn Org Medium Roast Coffee

$15.00

Show Brooklyn Some Love Shirt

Red T-shirt with bold white and blue text reading "Show Brooklyn Some Love Brooklyn.org.

Show Brooklyn Some Love Shirt

$40.00

Brooklyn Org x Da Spot NYC Merch Collab
*Limited Edition*

Show Brooklyn Some Love Tote

Show Brooklyn Some Love Tote

$25.00

Brooklyn Org x Da Spot NYC Merch Collab
*Limited Edition*

Show Brooklyn Some Love

Explore the issues & our impact

Families

Youth

Immigrants

Older Adults

Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day 2025

Coming Up At Brooklyn Org

Nonprofits and The City: Navigating Funding + Reducing Barriers

Brooklyn Org Spark Prize 2026 Application Clinic

Running an Effective Board Meeting

Racial Justice Working Group Session 1: Racially Equitable Recruitment and Hiring Strategies

Corporate Sponsorships 101

Brooklyn Org Happy Hour

Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day: Gowanus Canal Conservancy – Spring Civic Sweep

Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day: Brooklyn Book Bodega – Book Sorting & Organizing

Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day: BloomAgainBklyn – Creating Gifts for YWCA Residents

Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day: Good Call – Downtown Brooklyn Neighborhood Canvassing

Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day: Good Call – Brownsville Neighborhood Canvassing

Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day: Good Call – East New York Neighborhood Canvassing

Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day: Sure We Can – Recycling

Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day: CHiPS – Serve At The BKO Treat Stand

Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day: CHiPS – Soup Kitchen Support

Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day: TECHFIN – E-Waste Recycling

Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day: TECHFIN – Packaging Computers For Distribution

Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day: Parent-Child Relationship Association – Park Clean-Up

Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day: Brownsville Community Culinary Center – Decorating For Spring

Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day: Brownsville Community Culinary Center – Kitchen Clean Up

Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day: Mixteca – Weekly Food Distribution

Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day: Red Hook Initiative – Urban Farming

Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day: Red Hook Initiative – Street Clean-Up

Brooklyn Org x NYCRUNS Brooklyn Experience Half Marathon

Racial Justice Working Group Session 2: Retention Strategies for Racially and Ethnically Diverse Employees

The Latest News

Creating Workplaces That Work for Everyone

Next Gen Philanthropy: Inspiring the New Generosity Generation

Our Partners Building Safety & Opportunities For Women & Girls

REP THE BOROUGH

Brooklyn Org Beanie

Brooklyn Roasting Company x Brooklyn Org Medium Roast Coffee

Show Brooklyn Some Love Shirt

Show Brooklyn Some Love Tote

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