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United Community Centers of East New York

Making Fresh Food Easier to Find

Ana Aguirre is making the rounds through United Community Centers of East New York’s vibrantly painted building. Upstairs a group of preschoolers sit in a circle with a teacher, erupting in animal noises.

United Community Centers

Description:
Two part grant: operating grant to support ongoing programs (ESL, after school, GED, and job readiness) serving children and families in East New York and stipend support for a dynamic urban agriculture program serving 33 high school students.
Grant Amount: $35,000
Neighborhoods Served: East New York
Population Served: Families
Ages Served: All Ages
Fund: Green Communities Fund

Settlement Housing Fund, Inc.

Description:
Renewal grant to support 75 youth in a 2 year educational and vocational program. Participants enroll in a 10 month pre-GED and/or GED class and a Youth Build program: building and apartment renovations & maintenance. Also includes mental health services.
Grant Amount: $25,000
Neighborhoods Served: Bedford Stuyvesant
Neighborhoods Served: Crown Heights
Neighborhoods Served: East New York
Population Served: All Populations
Ages Served: Youth (12-18)
Ages Served: Young Adults (18-24)
Fund: Education and Youth Achievement Fund

SCO Family of Services

Description:
A grant to support a home based, early literacy program from families in the Parent Child Home program. Baby and Me is a structured reading and play group for children 0-3.
Grant Amount: $10,000
Neighborhoods Served: Bedford Stuyvesant
Neighborhoods Served: Brownsville
Neighborhoods Served: East New York
Population Served: Families
Population Served: Children
Ages Served: Preschool Students
Ages Served: Infant/Children (0-5)
Fund: Education and Youth Achievement Fund

Partnership for the Homeless

Description:
Public funding for homelessness prevention work at org's Family Resource Center in ENY has effectively ended despite demonstrated need for services. BCF support allows PFTH to continue serving community-based clients at risk of losing their homes.
Grant Amount: $20,000
Neighborhoods Served: East New York
Population Served: Families
Population Served: Formerly Homeless
Population Served: Homeless
Ages Served: All Ages
Fund: Education and Youth Achievement Fund

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
Fund: Education and Youth Achievement Fund

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
Fund: Education and Youth Achievement Fund

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)
Fund: Education and Youth Achievement Fund

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
Fund: Community Development Fund

Groundwork, Inc.

Description:
Renewal grant for Groundwork for Success; a 4 year comprehensive program providing intensive college preparation services, workforce and leadership development activities for 180 high school students.
Grant Amount: $25,000
Neighborhoods Served: Bedford Stuyvesant
Neighborhoods Served: East New York
Population Served: Children of Incarcerated Parents
Population Served: NYCHA Resident
Population Served: Youth
Ages Served: High School Students
Ages Served: Youth (12-18)
Fund: Caring Neighbors Fund

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