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Apr
17
Roots Cafe Turns Into Food Bank For Neighbors In Need

Roots Cafe Turns Into Food Bank For Neighbors In Need

Manwaring shows off some of the pantry’s goods. Courtesy of Patricia Manwaring. In the 11 years Roots Cafe [http:
7 min read
Apr
16
Brooklyn COVID-19 Response Fund

Brooklyn COVID-19 Response Fund

Across the country, it has become undeniably apparent that the coronavirus pandemic is taking a vastly disproportionate toll on communities
2 min read
Apr
15
Flatbush Thrives On Small Businesses. Here’s How They Can Get Support

Flatbush Thrives On Small Businesses. Here’s How They Can Get Support

Flatbush. Liena Zagare/BklynerFLATBUSH – To support small businesses amid the coronavirus pandemic, two Brooklynites launched Flatbush Thrives, [https://flatbushthrives.org/
4 min read
Jan
24
Raise Money For Puerto Rico at Bridge And Tunnel Brewery Tomorrow

Raise Money For Puerto Rico at Bridge And Tunnel Brewery Tomorrow

Puerto Rico Earthquake Relief Fundraiser flyer. Courtesy of Saara DeAngelis. Puerto Rico [/pr-declares-state-of-emergency-after-6-4-magnitute-earthquake-hits-island-brooklyn-gets-ready-to-help/] has been hit with over 1,200
1 min read
Jan
07
PR Declares State of Emergency After 6.4 Magnitute Earthquake Hits Island, Brooklyn Gets Ready to Help

PR Declares State of Emergency After 6.4 Magnitute Earthquake Hits Island, Brooklyn Gets Ready to Help

A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit Puerto Rico this morning, killing one man and injuring several others as well as
2 min read
Nov
27
Help us Raise $10,000 for a Central Brooklyn Food Pantry

Help us Raise $10,000 for a Central Brooklyn Food Pantry

SJ Baren [https://unsplash.com/@sjbaren?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=photographer-credit&utm_content=creditBadge] Happy almost Thanksgiving!
1 min read
Nov
26
A Surprise Thanksgiving Dinner Took Over The L-Train Sunday Night

A Surprise Thanksgiving Dinner Took Over The L-Train Sunday Night

Thanksgiving on the L-train. Courtesy of Reddit User. [https://www.reddit.com/r/nyc/comments/e17sfi/thats_one_way_to_
1 min read
Nov
13
Spread Love the Brooklyn Way: Give Where You Live!

Spread Love the Brooklyn Way: Give Where You Live!

Dr. Melony Samuels, the executive director of The Campaign Against Hunger, center with supporters.This holiday season, Brooklyn Community Foundation
2 min read
Oct
31
8 Ways to Make a Difference for NYC Students

8 Ways to Make a Difference for NYC Students

Courtesy of QSAC (Quality Services for the Autism Community)The start of a new school year is an exciting time
4 min read
Sep
18
National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day: Let’s Talk About The Needs Of Seniors (Opinion)

National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day: Let’s Talk About The Needs Of Seniors (Opinion)

Sharen and Lillian. Photo Credit: David Nager / AllianceBy Sharen I. Duke, the Executive Director and CEO of Alliance for Positive
2 min read