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Asiyah Women’s Center

Provides emergency shelter, advocacy, and mental health and housing support for survivors of domestic violence from Arab, Middle Eastern, Muslim, and South Asian communities in Brooklyn. The center delivers culturally sensitive survivor-led care using a model built on community trust, partnerships with local mosques and organizers, and pathways that help families move from crisis to safety, healing, and leadership.

  • Total Awarded $100,000
  • Award Years 2026–2026

Brooklyn Defender Services

Represents Brooklyn residents in criminal and family court while providing wraparound immigration and civil legal services, pairing public defense representation with advocacy work to protect families and address the ripple effects of involvement in the criminal legal system.

Supported through our Brooklyn Backs Brooklyn campaign to meet the moment, with a focus on protecting rights.

  • Total Awarded $40,000
  • Award Years 2026–2026

Imani’s Safehouse

Supports women and girls impacted by violence and incarceration through housing and benefits navigation, direct aid, and survivor-informed policy advocacy.

  • Total Awarded $5,000
  • Award Years 2026–2027

Jews for Racial and Economic Justice

Organizes Jewish communities to advocate for housing justice, migrant rights, caregiver support, and to challenge systemic racism through grassroots campaigns, political education, direct action, and strategic partnerships.

  • Total Awarded $90,000
  • Award Years 2024–2026

Loving You Into Freedom

Supports individuals and families impacted by incarceration through reentry coaching, family reunification services, mentorship programs for youth, and legal and workforce resources that promote healing and long-term stability.

  • Total Awarded $2,500
  • Award Years 2026–2027
Neighbors in Action

Neighbors in Action

Provides Bedford Stuyvesant and Crown Heights community members with a hub where they can seek resolutions for interpersonal conflict and be connected with resources that promote safety, healing, and wellness, with programs that range from anti-gun violence work to youth services.

  • Total Awarded $105,000
  • Award Years 2023–2026

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