Who We Back

Secures community ownership of housing and land to fight displacement in East New York, with resident-led organizing and advocacy that aims to foster long-term neighborhood stability.

Combines direct aid and maternal health advocacy to meet immediate needs and address systemic inequities impacting families in East New York, providing essentials like food, menstrual supplies, and diapers through their Diaper Bank.

Combines organizing, advocacy, and direct services to promote equitable and affordable housing, with programs that include financial coaching, free tax preparation, and support navigating government assistance and benefits for low- and moderate- income communities.

Stewards Fort Greene Park as a public space where neighbors gather, connect, and enjoy nature through arts, wellness, and environmental programs, youth internships, and community partnerships.

Distributes fresh, regional produce to NYCHA residents through biweekly volunteer-run markets that promote food equity, support local farms, and build community.

This grant was made in partnership with CitizensNYC.

Builds community for LGBTQ+ older adults of color with a welcoming space, culturally sensitive services, and member-centered programs that address physical and mental health, create opportunities to socialize, and provide life-affirming caregiving assistance.

Supports Haitian immigrants and refugees via legal and social services referrals, case management, language classes, Know Your Rights trainings, leadership opportunities, and organizing to build connections and community.

Supports young people who are at risk or living with HIV/AIDS by providing a unique health and mental health program to remove the barriers that often prevent youth from accessing health care.

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.

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.