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Photo via CHiPS [http://chipsonline.org/2015/02/22/100-pj-sandwiches-for-the-hungry/]For a little mid-week inspiration, we’re turning to an awesome Brooklyn kid who, when faced with a school project, decided to make a little difference in the community. To celebrate a milestone date in the classroom, kids at PS
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Photo via Afro Latin Jazz Alliance [https://www.facebook.com/afrolatinjazzalliance/photos/pb.29565429033.-2207520000.1421722799./10152927949604034/?type=3&theater] On three Sunday evenings starting this weekend, All Saints’ Episcopal Church [http://www.allsaintsparkslope.com/] and CHiPS [http://chipsonline.org/] invite the community to come together for Evensong [http:
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Now that we’re into November, the holiday season is officially upon us, and that means family, gifts, and, for many, giving back to their local community. And starting today, we’ve got a special way to help out CHiPS [http://chipsonline.org/], the 4th Avenue organization that provides hot
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Council Member Brad Lander [http://bradlander.com/] is joining other members of the City Council [http://www.metro.us/newyork/news/local/2014/08/26/city-council-give-1-32-million-food-pantries/] to replenish the stocks of local food pantries around NYC, and you can help. Lander is holding a food drive through the end of
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Early next month you can support CHiPS [http://chipsonline.org/], the 4th Avenue organization that provides hot meals and more to families in need, just by eating dinner at a local restaurant. The CHiPS Night Out 2014 [http://chipsonline.org/get-involved/the-good-night-out-brooklyn-restaurant-night-to-benefit-chips/] takes place on Tuesday, June 10 at several
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CHiPS [http://chipsonline.org/], the soup kitchen and women’s shelter located at 200 4th Avenue, currently has a specific need for gently used and clean, or new, items to help furnish a few apartments. If you’ve been meaning to do some spring cleaning, check your closets to see
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Considering making a charitable donation before the clock strikes 12 tonight? From violence prevention to animal advocacy to family support and more, here are 10 groups doing great work right in our neighborhood — so you’ll know your contribution is supporting and improving your own community. 1. 826NYC [http://www.
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Don’t wait until the weekend for a little neighborhood fun! Here’s a few of the events that are taking place in our area through Wednesday: Psycho [https://www.facebook.com/Bar.Toto.Brooklyn] When: Monday, October 28, 9pm Where: Bar Toto, 411 11th Street at 6th Avenue What:
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If you’re looking for a taste of Texas, and we’re not talking kitschy Texan, but an honest-to-goodness Lone Star vibe, look no further than 5th Avenue’s South [http://southpubnyc.com/]. We stopped by last weekend for a quick beer before our performance of The Spoon River Project
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Spring cleaning? As you clean out your closets, consider donating used clothes, toys, coats, and furniture. In the neighborhood: * Parkville Youth Organization [http://www.pyosports.com/] has a clothes and shoes drop off conveniently located on Ft Hamilton Parkway near E 2nd Street in front of the One Stop. * Sean
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Black Friday, Small Business Saturday [https://www.americanexpress.com/us/small-business/Shop-Small/], Cyber Monday, and now: Giving Tuesday [http://givingtuesday.org/]. Created by the 92nd Street Y, the aim is “to create a national day of giving at the start of the annual holiday season. It celebrates and encourages charitable