Who We Back

Strengthens and expands block associations across Crown Heights through organizing support, public summits, and an online directory to foster safer, more connected neighborhoods.

This grant was made in partnership with CitizensNYC.

Publishes community-led journalism for and about immigrants across New York City to advocate for immigrant rights through policy change, demands for accountability, and research.

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.

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.

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.

Works to end wrongful convictions by advocating for policy reform, supporting exonerees and their families with casework, and building a fairer criminal justice system rooted in racial justice and equity.

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.

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.

Builds local leadership in Canarsie through political education, engaging youth and older adults, and partnerships that push for community-led solutions to gun violence, underfunded services, and environmental harm to improve quality of life in the neighborhood.