BrooklynCommunityFoundation

Bushwick

St. Nicks Alliance

Description:
Grant to preserve the long term viability and affordability of limited equity co op units. Many buildings lack strong leadership on the board and need capital repairs. These buildings represent viable home ownership opportunities for low income families.
Grant Amount: $25,000
Neighborhoods Served: Bushwick
Neighborhoods Served: Greenpoint
Neighborhoods Served: Williamsburg
Population Served: Families
Population Served: Immigrants, Newcomers, Refugees
Ages Served: Adults (24-65)
Ages Served: Aging, Elderly, Senior Citizens (65+)

St. Nicks Alliance

Description:
General Operating Support to sustain Workforce Development comprehensive employment division and ensure its maximum impact and outcomes. Program provides credentialed technical training to 350+ individuals with multiple employment barriers.
Grant Amount: $25,000
Neighborhoods Served: Bedford Stuyvesant
Neighborhoods Served: Bushwick
Neighborhoods Served: Williamsburg
Population Served: Ex Offenders
Population Served: Adults
Ages Served: Young Adults (18-24)
Ages Served: Adults (24-65)

New York Restoration Project

Description:
Renewal grant to support modest capital improvements and community outreach activities in 21 community gardens. Kids and families will benefit from increased access to the garden, food production, and environmental education.
Grant Amount: $15,000
Neighborhoods Served: Bedford Stuyvesant
Neighborhoods Served: Bushwick
Neighborhoods Served: East New York
Population Served: All Populations
Ages Served: All Ages

New York City Financial Network Action Consortium

Description:
Grant to support the 2011 VITA program and expand access to free tax preparation at two locations: Fulton Street and Myrtle Avenue operated by Brooklyn Cooperative Federal Credit Union.
Grant Amount: $50,000
Neighborhoods Served: Bedford Stuyvesant
Neighborhoods Served: Bushwick
Population Served: All Populations
Ages Served: All Ages

New York Restoration Project

Description:
Renewal grant to support modest capital improvements and community outreach activities in 21 community gardens. Kids and families will benefit from increased access to the garden, food production, and environmental education.
Grant Amount: $15,000
Neighborhoods Served: Bedford Stuyvesant
Neighborhoods Served: Bushwick
Neighborhoods Served: East New York
Population Served: All Populations
Ages Served: All Ages

Maura Clarke - Ita Ford Center

Description:
A grant to support English as a Second Language classes (3 levels) & a GED Preparation class in Spanish for adults. Students attend classes to improve employment opportunities & learn how to participate in their children's education via teacher meetings.
Grant Amount: $25,000
Neighborhoods Served: Bedford Stuyvesant
Neighborhoods Served: Bushwick
Neighborhoods Served: East New York
Population Served: Immigrants, Newcomers, Refugees
Population Served: Adults
Ages Served: Young Adults (18-24)
Ages Served: Adults (24-65)

Housing + Solutions

Description:
General operating support to sustain and expand supportive services at 9 permanent and transitional group homes for homeless women in recovery and/or recently incarcerated, and their children.
Grant Amount: $25,000
Neighborhoods Served: Bedford Stuyvesant
Neighborhoods Served: Bushwick
Neighborhoods Served: East New York
Population Served: Alcohol, Drug, Substance Abusers
Population Served: Families
Population Served: Formerly Homeless
Ages Served: All Ages

Coro New York Leadership Center

Description:
Renewal grant for Exploring Leadership; a civic leadership program targeting 100 low income students at four public high schools. The program is a model for how civic education helps youth become agents of social change in their schools & community.
Grant Amount: $10,000
Neighborhoods Served: Bedford Stuyvesant
Neighborhoods Served: Bushwick
Neighborhoods Served: Crown Heights
Population Served: Educators and Teachers
Population Served: Youth
Ages Served: High School Students

Research Foundation of CUNY obo Homebase, CUNY Graduate Center

Description:
Support to train high school Youth Leaders at two Brooklyn High Schools who will provide college access information for first generation college-bound students. In addition, funds will support the creation of a White Paper documenting the importance and potential of Youth Leadership in the college process for first generation college-bound students.
Grant Amount: $20,000
Neighborhoods Served: Bushwick
Neighborhoods Served: Cypress Hills
Population Served:
Ages Served: High School Students

Trey Whitfield School

Description:
Renewal support for scholarnships. Located in East New York the school serves 440 students Pre K to 8th grade.
Grant Amount: $20,000
Neighborhoods Served: Brownsville
Neighborhoods Served: Bushwick
Neighborhoods Served: East New York
Population Served:
Ages Served: Preschool Students
Ages Served: Elementary School Students
Ages Served: Middle School Students