A campaign to turn Jackie Robinson Park Playground into a haven for the neighborhood amid escalating gun violence has surpassed its goal, according to organizers.
The fundraiser, launched earlier this year by a coalition of neighbors, has brought in more than $11,000 for a series of programs meant to transform the park into a community space this summer. The fundraiser was launched with a $10,000 goal.
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A campaign to transform Jackie Robinson Park Playground into a haven for the neighborhood amid escalating gun violence has reached its goal.
A campaign to transform Jackie Robinson Park Playground into a haven for the neighborhood amid escalating gun violence has reached its goal. (Courtesy of Jacob Gordon.) BED-STUY, [...]