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Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day Returns April 25, 2026!
2025 Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day. Video by Paul Frangipane
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Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day
Brooklyn Org’s annual day of service brings together community members to roll up their sleeves and work alongside the incredible nonprofits that support our borough. Join us this year on Saturday, April 26, 2026 at sites across Brooklyn.
Our Participatory Grantmaking
Grantmaking Advisory Council
Guided by our belief that those who are closest to the challenges are closest to the solutions, we center residents with lived experience and expertise as key decisionmakers in reviewing grant proposals, conducting site visits, and selecting nonprofits for funding.
Brooklyn Org Spark Prize Committee
Each year, the Brooklyn Org Spark Prize Committee engages in a rigorous application review process, selecting finalists from a highly competitive applicant pool, and conducting interviews before selecting five nonprofits that will each receive the $100,000 “no strings attached” prize.
We deeply value the dedication of our committee members, whose time, expertise, and partnership allow us to amplify organizations that are sparking critical change in our communities.