Brooklyn Org is proud to fund impactful work across our communities
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.
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.
Provides nutritious meals, wellness programming, cultural activities, and civic engagement events at older adult centers while advocating for language access, healthcare, and housing older adults in South Brooklyn.
Connects unaccompanied immigrant children to legal and social services through a citywide referral network while leading rapid-response advocacy, policy monitoring, and court support that safeguard young people facing deportation.
Expands a Healthy Food Fair Festival in Brownsville with cooking demos, produce giveaways, and nutrition education to fight food-related diseases in the community.
This grant was made in partnership with CitizensNYC.
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.
Offers pathways to culinary careers for neurodivergent teens for through baking programs that blend STEAM learning, problem-solving, and building emotional resilience with mentorship and hands-on job experience.
Organizes low-wage immigrant workers in food service, laundry, and warehouse jobs to fight wage theft, unsafe housing, and workplace exploitation.