Who We Back

Strives to minimize isolation and loneliness for people who are dying and facing the end of their lives alone by matching them with doulas who provide weekly end-of-life care.

Provides LGBTQ+ elders of color a welcoming space, culturally sensitive services, and member-centered programming including health, mental health, and life-affirming caregiving assistance.

Provides services that address the needs of older adults as they age to improve their health, well-being, financial security, and physical safety, and to prevent social isolation.

Fosters an inclusive vibrant community anchored in Brooklyn’s Myrtle Avenue through partnerships, community capacity building, and connecting neighbors to resources and opportunities like older adult-friendly programming and fresh pantries.

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.

Works to end mass incarceration and promote social justice by championing a grassroots campaign that proposes legislation for the release of aging people in prison and those serving long sentences.

Mobilizes community resources to improve the quality of life for underserved Chinese immigrants in South Brooklyn through ESL classes, older adult programming, youth arts education, and immigration classes.

Encourages low- to moderate-income residents to take control of their housing by organizing strong tenant associations and enhancing communities by building lasting affordable co-ops.

Supports women and girls, champions gender equity, and strives to eliminate racism through housing support, leadership development, immigration services, advocacy and policy, and community engagement.