Our Response to the Flatbush Building Collapse

Our hearts go out to our neighbors impacted by the building collapse that occurred last night in Flatbush. We mourn those whose lives were lost and stand with their families and loved ones grieving today. We are grateful for the first responders who worked through the night to help our community. In moments of crisis, Brooklyn Backs Brooklyn. Our team is working closely with local nonprofits and the Mayor’s Fund to ensure survivors have the care and support they need.

To ensure the response can start immediately, Brooklyn Org and our partners at National Grid Foundation are both committing $25,000 each to seed the Mayor’s Fund relief efforts, helping to mobilize critical resources for those impacted by this tragedy right now.

Together, we will also be working closely with trusted nonprofit partners in Flatbush and the Mayor’s Fund to connect neighborhood-level knowledge and relationships with citywide resources, helping to ensure that the scale of the response matches the scale of the need.

How You Can Help

Brooklynites looking to support their neighbors can take action right now:

• Make a contribution to the Mayor’s Fund Emergency Relief Fund to support families impacted by the collapse.
• Donate essential supplies at the office of Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn at 1312 Flatbush Avenue. Please confirm which items are currently needed before dropping off donations.