Civic Engagement
We all benefit when every Brooklynite has a voice in their community and feels empowered to champion collective action
Voter turnout of people aged 18-29 across NYC in the last primary election
City Council Members represent Brooklyn, more than any borough
of eligible Brooklyn voters cast ballots in the last midterm elections
Our Approach
Our nation’s long history of suppressing people of color’s representation in our democracy is reflected in today’s low civic engagement in elections, community boards, and understanding of how decisions are made and what power we have.
We work with nonprofits that mobilize all Brooklynites to create our borough’s bright future together as a community, through voter registration, organizing for policy reform, and local leadership initiatives. We strive to build a Brooklyn where everyone knows that their voice is heard and change is within reach.
JOIN US
Brooklyn Org’s community comes together to back the biggest issues affecting our borough through the work of vital nonprofits. Help us create change from the ground up.
Who We Back
- Arab American Association of New York
- Arab-American Family Support Center
- Asian American Federation
- The Black Institute
- Brooklyn Movement Center
- Carroll Gardens Association
- Center for Law and Social Justice
- Churches United For Fair Housing
- Council of Peoples Organization
- Families and Friends of the Wrongfully Convicted
- Fifth Avenue Committee
- IntegrateNYC
- Jews for Racial and Economic Justice
- LiveOn NY
- May Day Space
- Muslim Community Network
- Parent-Child Relationship Association
- Release Aging People in Prison
- Teens Take Charge
- VOCAL-NY
Young people run the risk of leaving their collective power on the table when they choose not to engage in the political process.Sanda Balaban
Co-Founder and Director, YVote