Arts & Culture
As your kids grow out of some of their beloved books, other kids are looking to enjoy them as well. Senator Jesse Hamilton [https://www.nysenate.gov/senators/jesse-hamilton] has teamed up with community partners for a holiday book drive that lasts until Friday, December 31. The Book Drive is
Central Brooklyn
Photo by Mary Bakija/Ditmas Park CornerEveryone deserves a sweet holiday, which is what led several neighbors to help bake and decorate dozens of cookies this week for an annual party that gives homeless children in New York City a reason to celebrate. Each year the Coalition for the Homeless
Holidays
The annual Toys for Tots [http://www.toysfortots.org/default.aspx] drive is currently underway, and there are a lot of local drop-off locations where you can donate a toy, helping to ensure that so many Brooklyn children have a bright holiday. The Park Slope Civic Council [http://parkslopeciviccouncil.org/
Kids & Family
The annual Toys for Tots [http://www.toysfortots.org/default.aspx] drive is currently underway, and there are a lot of local drop-off locations where you can donate a toy, helping to ensure that so many Brooklyn children have a bright holiday. The Park Slope Civic Council [http://parkslopeciviccouncil.org/
City Kid Corner
Photo by Mandy Jansen [https://www.flickr.com/photos/drh/2135841707/]The annual Toys for Tots [http://www.toysfortots.org/default.aspx] drive is currently underway, and there are a lot of local drop-off locations where you can donate a toy, helping to ensure that so many Brooklyn children have
Central Brooklyn
Photo via Google MapsSince the recent announcement of a new homeless shelter opening on McDonald Avenue [/home/dhs-announces-homeless-shelter-opening-on-mcdonald-avenue/], there has been an outpouring of neighborhood support and welcome efforts. These efforts have been spearheaded by two neighbors who put a call out for volunteers and donations to help the nonprofit
Bensonhurst
Nicky Nguyen leaves pink recycling bags on the curb. (Photo by Camila Cibils) Nicky Nguyen carried two hot-pink plastic bags out of his house in Bath Beach on a recent weekday afternoon and left them at his curb. They contained old blankets, pillowcases, kids’ clothes, and jeans. His bags were
City Kid Corner
Photo by City Kid CornerThanksgiving is just a few days away — as you finalize plans for your holiday meal, we here at City Kid Corner hope that you will also help us provide holiday meals for families in need in our area. [https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/500-turkeys-for-500-families--502#/] For the
charity
(Photo: Cydcor [https://www.flickr.com/photos/cydcor/15920975106/] / Flickr)The Madison-Marine-Homecrest Civic Association’s annual Thanksgiving Food Drive is underway. The food drive will go until the group’s next meeting at the Carmine Carro Community Center in Marine Park on November 19. Donations will be given to the
chips
CHiPS [http://chipsonline.org/], the women’s shelter and soup kitchen, is accepting donations for their Garage Sale Fundraiser [http://chipsonline.org/garage-sale/], taking place on August 30, from 10am-5pm at 501 Union Street. Proceeds from the fundraiser go directly to CHiPS. [http://chipsonline.org/] The women’s shelter is
book sale
If you’re embracing the season and doing some spring cleaning, pack up those books you read this winter and donate them to our local library to help support its wonderful programming! The Friends of Park Slope Library [https://www.facebook.com/FriendsofParkSlopeLibrary] will be accepting donations for the upcoming
Bonnie Youth Club
[https://www.facebook.com/sustainableflatbush/photos/pb.29085258875.-2207520000.1419970796./10151658918433876/?type=3&theater] Photo via Sustainable Flatbush [https://www.facebook.com/sustainableflatbush/photos/pb.29085258875.-2207520000.1419970796./10151658918433876/?type=3&theater] If you’re thinking of ending 2014 with a charitable donation, there are many groups doing