Who We Back

Prepares young people of color in underserved communities to be technology leaders through technology courses, mentorship programs, and networking opportunities in order to decrease the economic and racial wealth gap.

Develops action-focused research and policy advocacy that centers the experience of BIPOC communities to help shape public discourse around public education, the environment, immigration, and economics.

Provides formerly incarcerated young people with four-month paid learning and skills-building fellowships that equip them with the tools to succeed in the food service industry and become leaders in their community.

Equalizes the academic and professional playing field for low-income high school students by providing them with access to free technology and internet access, mentorship, and a digital skills curriculum.

Equips youth with the necessary tools to be leaders in building sustainable and resilient cities through environmental workforce training, career readiness opportunities, and leadership programs.

Utilizes education, organizing and advocacy to help people cultivate community gardens, sustain grassroots groups, grow food, and address critical issues in food justice and urban agriculture.

This grant is part of the Neighborhood Collective Impact Project, which provides funding to address concerns raised during Brooklyn Org’s annual Listening Tours.

Nonprofit Partners: Brooklyn Level Up and Wyckoff House & Association

Studies found that soil in East Flatbush has the 3rd highest level of lead contamination in NYC, potentially jeopardizing the health of homeowners and community gardeners growing and sharing produce; while asthma-related hospitalization rates in East Flatbush are higher compared to Brooklyn and NYC overall. Cultivate Green will conduct soil testing, air monitoring and remediation, host community workshops to raise awareness of health risks, sustainability, and preliminary remediation tactics.

Prepares students to achieve their financial, investment, and entrepreneurial aspirations through financial literacy education, career exportation, and mentorship programming.

Fosters a supportive, compassionate alternative for canners — people who collect empty beverage containers to then redeem for five cents each — to access redemption services that create pathways for their financial, social, and environmental empowerment.

Equips New York City public school students with the tools to organize their communities and amplify their voices in order to reimagine an equitable, anti-racist future for themselves and their communities.