Who We Back

Provides programming for young Black men in Brownsville and Bed-Stuy through mentorship, rites of passage, summer camps, and fatherhood programs, supporting their social-emotional well-being and leadership skills.

Advances Black trans art and culture by building community and providing workshops, networking opportunities, and space to make art, led entirely by and for Black trans femme artists.

Combines a grocery-style pantry, benefits outreach, and community farming initiatives to strengthen neighborhood food access, empower residents to steward land and resources, and transform the local food system in Bedford-Stuyvesant.

Expands food access through a city-wide pantry network, home grocery delivery, and community farms that double as job training sites, supporting low-income families and communities disproportionately impacted by food insecurity.

Works towards housing justice and community empowerment through political organizing, youth engagement, and social services, especially for low-income immigrant communities of color.

Works to end immigration detention and pretrial jailing, freeing people through bond payments, supporting them after release, and building power in the communities most impacted by the criminal legal system.

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.

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.

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.

Works to leverage technology to address the challenges faced by low-income New Yorkers in the criminal justice system. Born from extensive research and collaboration with communities heavily affected by policing, especially in Brooklyn, Good Call has become a pivotal resource. They have provided access to early legal intervention for more than 10,000 individuals from marginalized communities facing excessive and unnecessary arrests and unfair treatment by the criminal justice system, dramatically impacting the trajectory of their cases and disrupting the cycle of mass incarceration.