Brooklyn Bridge Parents
We spoke to Katharina Goetz, Founder of Brooklyn Bridge Parents, about her partnership with Brooklyn Org, her passion for creating inclusive family events, and what makes Brooklyn such a special place to raise kids.
Stories of Brooklyn Giving
Hear from our partners & supporters
Da Spot NYC
We partnered with Da Spot NYC to produce merch for our “Show Brooklyn Some Love” Awareness Campaign, with a portion of proceeds benefitting our work to support the borough. With a shared mission to uplift and empower the creative community in Brooklyn, our collaboration highlights the best of what we both stand for.
Yoga For A Cause: Heatwise x Brooklyn Org
As the borough’s go-to giving partner, Brooklyn Org is proud to collaborate with local businesses to spread love across our communities. We were thrilled when Samantha Scupp, Founder/CEO of hot yoga studio Heatwise, approached us to dedicate proceeds from special classes to support our work.
Brooklyn Made Stores
Brooklyn Made was founded as part of the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce’s ongoing efforts to uplift and empower small businesses across the borough, and Brooklyn Org has been a key partner in helping amplify this mission.
Alan & Judy Fishman
Alan and Judy Fishman have more than earned their reputation as “Mr. and Mrs. Brooklyn” over the years, thanks to their unmatched commitment to their home and its nonprofit community.
Vivian Liao Korich & Daniel Korich
Having worked in the nonprofit and public sectors for almost a decade, Vivian Liao Korich knows how much of New York City philanthropic funding is focused on Manhattan.
Katrena Perou
Beyond building her own nonprofit to invest in Brooklyn’s future leaders, Katrena also wanted to give to other organizations championing change in the borough – especially those led by BIPOC community members.
Susannah Taylor & Phil Marriott
For Susannah and Phil, philanthropy is an important way for their family to give to the community and bolster nonprofits advancing racial justice across Brooklyn.
Rabbi Rachel Timoner
Rabbi Timoner is no stranger to justice, and over many years she has strengthened the borough through her work as a spiritual leader and community advocate.
Tarik Ward
Tarik sees his Donor Advised Fund as a “ready-made vehicle” that helps make giving as easy as possible while also maximizing impact.
Emily Berger
Emily Berger honors her family’s past by supporting immigrants today, partnering with organizations like Ruth’s Refuge, a nonprofit that provides furniture to refugees and migrants in Brooklyn.