Youth

We all play a part in raising the next generation in a safe and enriching environment to build Brooklyn’s future

Kings Against Violence Initiative (KAVI) 2023 Spark Prize winners

Two women posing for a picture in front of a yellow wall. — STEM From Dance

of the most segregated schools in New York City are located in Brooklyn

of Brooklyn’s population is under 25 years old

The high school graduation rate in Brooklyn’s most segregated school district

Our Approach

Brooklyn’s future is only as bright as we let our present be, and our borough’s youth deserve support systems that will allow them to soar to great heights. Brooklyn Org partners with organizations that help address gaps in educational outcomes and school climate for students of color, introduce youth to new skills and passions, and empower them to become leaders in their communities. We believe in leveling the playing field for our young Brooklynites by giving them the tools they need to reach their goals from day one.

JOIN US

Brooklyn Org’s community comes together to back the biggest issues affecting our borough through the work of vital nonprofits. Help us create change from the ground up.

Who We Back

The Alex House Project
The Ali Forney Center
America on Tech
Arab American Association of New York
Arab-American Family Support Center
The Brave House
Brooklyn College Community Partnership
CASA-NYC
Center for Community Alternatives
Center for Urban Pedagogy
Children’s Defense Fund-New York
Churches United For Fair Housing
Coney Island Anti Violence Collaborative
Day One New York
Drive Change
Educational Video Center
The Family Center
First Tech Fund
Flanbwayan Haitian Literacy Project
Genspace NYC

BKO’s commitment to supporting our work has been instrumental to our success working with these young ladies and helping them restore their mental health and break the generations of trauma they’ve had to life with. Naquasia Pollard
Founder and Executive Director, Pure Legacee

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[We’re] meeting young immigrant women where they are in their journey, and helping them with their cases, defending their human rights, [and] helping set them up for success and happiness in this new country. Lauren Blodgett
Founder & Executive Director, The Brave House

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We are poised to take what we built in Brooklyn and scale it to empower girls everywhere. Yamilée Toussaint
Founder & CEO, STEM From Dance

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Young people run the risk of leaving their collective power on the table when they choose not to engage in the political process. Sanda Balaban
Co-Founder and Director, YVote

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Brooklyn Org’s support 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, First Tech Fund

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What we do is help fellows see themselves as who they truly are, and help them understand that they deserve a seat at the table. We want to help the young people in our program to manifest their destinies and acquire the skills to get there. Kalilah Moon
Executive Director, Drive Change

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