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Supporting Brooklyn Students This Back-to-School Season

With Labor Day behind us, back-to-school season is officially here in Brooklyn — and at Brooklyn Org, we are proud to support local nonprofits that work to make sure no student is left behind. For students and families, the new school year can bring both exciting opportunities and new challenges for our young people.

Meet some of our partners who are helping Brooklyn students start the year with the tools and support they need to thrive:

A group of seven people stands smiling in front of a "First Tech Fund" banner. They are wearing black shirts and have name tags.
Courtesy of First Tech Fund

First Tech Fund

First Tech Fund equalizes the academic and professional playing field for low-income high school students by providing them with access to free technology and internet access, mentorship, and a digital skills curriculum.

“Brooklyn Org’s gives us a really good foundation so we can scale up our efforts. We’ve received over 1,200 applications for about 250 spots over the last three years, so obviously the demand within New York City is very high.”

– Josue de Paz, CEO & Founder

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A group of teenagers and an adult stand in a circle in a hallway, placing their hands together in the center as a gesture of teamwork.
Courtesy of Teens Take Charge

Teens Take Charge

Teens Take Charge equips New York City public school students with the tools to organize their communities and amplify their voices in order to reimagine an equitable, anti-racist future for themselves and their communities.

“With Brooklyn Org’s support, we’ve incorporated cultural outings and wellness events that let our student organizers recharge while staying connected with each other and with the work.”

– Whitney Stephenson, Co-Founder

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Creative Conversations

Creative Conversations is a part of Brooklyn Org’s Neighborhood Collective Impact Project, launched in 2024 to support community solutions raised by Brooklyn residents during BKO’s annual borough-wide listening tours.

“Creative Conversations: Art and Dialogue for Racial Justice” is a collaboration between Red Hook Art Project (RHAP) and the Red Hook Justice Center to engage youth in creating zines focused on racial justice, community safety, and systemic racism.

Through workshops, RHAP students and youth from the Justice Center will design and produce zines that combine art, stories, and educational content about racial justice. The zines will be distributed at local events and community centers, culminating in a public event where youth present their work and engage in discussions about the issues explored in the zines.

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