• We've gotten many new followers over the past week, so we want to take a moment to share a bit more about what we do at Brooklyn Community Foundation. Our mission is to spark lasting social change, mobilizing people, capital and expertise for a fair and just Brooklyn. We do this by centering racial justice throughout all of work, including: ***Grantmaking to Brooklyn nonprofits who are addressing racial justice issues in their communities. Priority is given to organizations led by members of affected communities that center the voices of those directly impacted by structural racism in decision-making. ***Advocacy & Organizing to engage other funders, as well as institutional partners, in promoting and advancing racial equity. ***Leadership & Training to advance professional development for leaders from impacted communities and to increase the capacity of organizations dedicated to social and racial justice. Since our founding in 2009, in partnership with our donors, we have provided over $50 million in grants to more than 300 nonprofits throughout the borough, with a focus on investing in youth, immigrant rights, and older adults. This March, we launched the Brooklyn COVID-19 Response Fund to mount a racially just response to the pandemic's health, social, and economic impact in our communities. We will continue to share more about our fight for racial justice in the coming days. You can also learn more about our work and the organizations we partner with and support by following the link in our bio. [Pictured: Brooklyn Community Foundation Brooklyn Youth Activists]
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    We've gotten many new followers over the past week, so we want to take a moment to share a bit more about what we do at Brooklyn Community Foundation. Our mission is to spark lasting social change, mobilizing people, capital and expertise for a fair and just Brooklyn. We do this by centering racial justice throughout all of work, including: ***Grantmaking to Brooklyn nonprofits who are addressing racial justice issues in their communities. Priority is given to organizations led by members of affected communities that center the voices of those directly impacted by structural racism in decision-making. ***Advocacy & Organizing to engage other funders, as well as institutional partners, in promoting and advancing racial equity. ***Leadership & Training to advance professional development for leaders from impacted communities and to increase the capacity of organizations dedicated to social and racial justice. Since our founding in 2009, in partnership with our donors, we have provided over $50 million in grants to more than 300 nonprofits throughout the borough, with a focus on investing in youth, immigrant rights, and older adults. This March, we launched the Brooklyn COVID-19 Response Fund to mount a racially just response to the pandemic's health, social, and economic impact in our communities. We will continue to share more about our fight for racial justice in the coming days. You can also learn more about our work and the organizations we partner with and support by following the link in our bio. [Pictured: Brooklyn Community Foundation Brooklyn Youth Activists]
  • Webinar TOMORROW: Please join us for a conversation between our President and CEO Cecilia Clarke, Program Officer Sabrina Hargrave, and Allison Nickerson, Executive Director of Brooklyn #COVID19 Response Fund grantee LiveOn NY on a webinar this Thursday, June 4th at 12:25pm. They will discuss the latest news about our #Brooklyn COVID-19 Response Fund and the effects of the public health crisis on older adults, answer your questions, and share how you can support critical work to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 across our borough. RSVP & find a more detailed description of the topic at bcfny.org/COVID19webinars (follow the link in our bio to find this sub-page)
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    Webinar TOMORROW: Please join us for a conversation between our President and CEO Cecilia Clarke, Program Officer Sabrina Hargrave, and Allison Nickerson, Executive Director of Brooklyn #COVID19 Response Fund grantee LiveOn NY on a webinar this Thursday, June 4th at 12:25pm. They will discuss the latest news about our #Brooklyn COVID-19 Response Fund and the effects of the public health crisis on older adults, answer your questions, and share how you can support critical work to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 across our borough. RSVP & find a more detailed description of the topic at bcfny.org/COVID19webinars (follow the link in our bio to find this sub-page)