Brooklyn Org, a philanthropic organization for nonprofits, released its inaugural Brooklyn Org 25 list in honor of the founders of the borough's most influential nonprofit organizations.
The list celebrates local non-profits in sectors including education, housing, social justice and the arts for their dedication to improving the lives of Brooklyn residents in underserved communities, according to a press release.
The inaugural Brookly Org 25 are:
Brittany Bellinger, Youth Design Center
For empowering young multi-media creators in Brownsville.
Carolyn Butts, Reel Sisters + African Voices
For amplifying the voices of writers, filmmakers, and artists of color.
Chino Hardin, Center for Nu Leadership
For shifting the focus from criminal justice to Human Justice.
Christine Yvette Lewis, Domestic Workers United
For building power and demanding respect for domestic work.
Coleen Stevens Porcher, Power of Two
For healing trauma and strengthening bonds between caregivers and children.
Derrick Hamilton, Friends and Family of the Wrongfully Convicted
For supporting the wrongfully convicted in their fight for justice and exoneration.
Fernando Soto, After Hours Project
For preventing the spread of HIV, HCV, and STIs through harm reduction in Brooklyn and Queens.
Hizam Wahib, Arab-American Family Support Center
For equipping immigrants and refugees with culturally and linguistically competent resources.
Ivy Gamble Cobb, The Family Center
For guiding families through crisis and loss across New York City.
Jeremy Saunders, VOCAL-NY
For building power among low-income New Yorkers affected by HIV/AIDS, the drug war, and mass incarceration.
Jo-Ann Yoo, Asian American Federation
For empowering the pan-Asian American community through advocacy and support services.
Kelvin Taitt, East Brooklyn Mutual Aid
For addressing food insecurity with community-driven grocery delivery.
Kenrick Ross, Brooklyn Community Pride Center
For fostering LGBTQ+ liberation through inclusive programs, partnerships, and advocacy.
Maxime Valbrune, Haitian Women for Haitian Refugees
For providing Haitian refugees and immigrants with critical resources and political education in Flatbush.
Mohammad Razvi, Council of Peoples Organization
For supporting Brooklyn's South Asian, Arab, and Muslim families with community relations and comprehensive social services.
Nicole Huang, Parent-Child Relationship Association
For strengthening Brooklyn’s immigrant families with parenting workshops and a sense of belonging.
Nowshin Ali, People in Need
For fostering community resilience for immigrants in Flatbush through food relief and women’s empowerment.
Rob Solano, Churches United For Fair Housing
For mobilizing BIPOC communities to champion housing rights and economic justice.
Susan Stamler, United Neighborhood Houses
For nurturing future leaders in settlement houses across the city.
Tené Howard, Sadie Nash Leadership Project
For equipping gender-expansive youth of color with the skills and resources to advocate for change in their communities.
Tiffiney Davis, Red Hook Art Project
For nurturing creativity in Red Hook's youth through free arts education.
Tonya Gayle, Green City Force
For empowering frontline communities to lead in urban environmental justice.
Tuulikki Robertson, The Black Institute
For advancing racial equity by shaping policies that uplift Black families and immigrants.
Rev. Dr. Valerie Oliver Durrah, Neighborhood Technical Assistance Clinic
For facilitating collaborations among philanthropists and faith-based institutions to address community needs.
Wes Jackson, BRIC Arts Media
For building Brooklyn's creative future through diverse arts and media.
