Brooklyn Org and Red Hook Initiative Partner for Freedom School Read Aloud

A few weeks ago, Red Hook Initiative and Brooklyn Org came together at Freedom School for a special Read Aloud with our President & CEO, Dr.  Jocelynne Rainey.

Dr. Rainey shared her time, energy, and wisdom with our scholars. Reminding them that their voices matter, their stories have power, and they can shape the future of their communities. Red Hook Initiative (RHI) is grateful for Dr. Rainey’s presence last week and for Brooklyn Org’s ongoing partnership in building a stronger, more equitable Brooklyn.

We’re also grateful to RHI’s Executive Director Michael Partis for the warm welcome and continued collaboration.

Brooklyn Org is Brooklyn’s community foundation, championing our borough and advancing racial justice through participatory grantmaking and local partnerships. Together with neighbors and donors, we’ve directed over $130 million to nonprofits leading grassroots change on issues from immigrant rights to housing to youth opportunity, building a more fair and just borough.

Red Hook Initiative is a community-based organization in Red Hook, Brooklyn, that advances justice and equity by supporting youth and residents in creating change from within. Through programs like Freedom School, RHI creates spaces where young people can learn, grow, and speak their truth.