Brooklyn Org is proud to fund impactful work across our communities
Provides thousands of low-income families passes for unlimited free access to dozens of cultural institutions citywide—museums, history and science centers, zoos, and more—and hosts neighborhood “Culture Clubs,” where families can experience and create art, connecting with educators and artists.
Serves as an essential neighborhood anchor in Cypress Hills and East New York, connecting families to childcare, youth programming, food access, and health supports through community centers and place-based services that reduce gaps in the local safety net.
Supported through our Brooklyn Backs Brooklyn campaign to meet the moment, with a focus on protecting families.
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.
Supports families and children affected by crisis, illness, or loss through legal support for custody and eviction, HIV/AIDS prevention services, and mental health services.
Helps Flatbush and East Flatbush families weather rising costs by offering emergency food assistance, benefits and case management support, tenant organizing through the Flatbush Tenant Coalition, and small business help that strengthens local stability.
Supported through our Brooklyn Backs Brooklyn campaign to meet the moment, with a focus on protecting families.
Helps young people impacted by the justice system build self-esteem, cooperation, and communication skills through FlexN street dance, using movement as a tool for self-expression and an alternative to conflict.
Supported through our Brooklyn Backs Brooklyn campaign, with matching grant funding to strengthen Brooklyn’s arts and cultural organizations.
Cultivates youth health ambassadors through nutrition education, cooking classes, fitness programs, and community wellness events that support healthier lifestyles across Brooklyn neighborhoods.
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.
Engages young adults from public housing in service and training programs focused on sustainability, clean energy, and environmental justice, preparing them for careers in the green economy.
Supported through our Brooklyn Energy Initiative, a partnership with the National Grid Foundation, focused on expanding pathways into energy careers.
Provides young people in under-resourced communities with mental health and sports programs, creative arts and career training initiatives, and neighborhood festivals and resource giveaways that foster positive pathways.