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Council Member Hanif allocates $20,000 to local food banks, offsetting Trump cuts

shahana hanif at food bank funding press conference

May. 23, 2025 By Gabriele Holtermann Responding to federal cuts in anti-hunger programs, Council Member Shahana Hanif will allocate $20,000 in discretionary funding from her FY26 budget to Gotham Food Pantry and Community Help in Park Slope.  Each organization will receive $10,000 to help meet the surging demand for food assistance in Brooklyn and…

Five nonprofits recognized for racial justice work with Brooklyn Org’s Spark Prize

Jocelynne Rainey, President and CEO of Brooklyn Org.

Feb. 27, 2025 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil Five local nonprofits were honored this week at the 2025 Brooklyn Org Spark Breakfast for their outstanding contributions to advancing racial justice in New York City’s biggest borough. The event, held for the first time at Barclays Center, served as a platform to celebrate the chosen organizations’…

Giving thanks and giving back: Where to volunteer in Brooklyn this Thanksgiving

volunteer at Thanksgiving meal

Nov. 15, 2023 By Augostina Mallous Thanksgiving is just around the corner, which means organizations across Brooklyn stand ready for volunteers eager to make a difference! From creating festive art to packaging and delivering meals, there are many avenues for Brooklynites to come together give back to their community. Here are a variety of opportunities…
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