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Calling All BK Nonprofits: Robin Hood Opens 50 New $25K Awards for Orgs Helping Parents

by Jessy Edwards August 27, 2021August 28, 2021

Do you know a nonprofit that helps families with small children? Robin Hood, New York City’s largest poverty-fighting organization, is gearing up to give away 50 awards of $25,000 to local […]

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Posted inBusiness & Innovation

United for Brownsville Launches $50K Grant for a Local Small Business in Need

by Brooklyn Reader March 25, 2021April 5, 2021
Posted inFeatured News

Ujima, the Third Principle of Kwanzaa, means ‘Collective Work and Responsibility’

by Brooklyn Reader December 28, 2020January 25, 2021
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Brownsville Mom Named 2020 Robin Hood ‘Hero of New York’

by Jessy Edwards December 11, 2020January 23, 2021
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United For Brownsville Collaborates With Non Profits to Distribute Fresh Food and PPE In Brownsville

by Yannise Jean June 16, 2020January 28, 2021

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