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Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island

The relationship between the Brooklyn Community Foundation and the Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island began years ago, before the Community Foundation even had its name.

Mark Morris Dance Group

Mark Morris’ choreography has appeared on stages from Lincoln Center to London’s Royal Opera House. But the work of the Mark Morris Dance Group, goes beyond award-winning performances.

Neighbors Together

It’s 1:30 pm, and people sit scattered at tables around the Community Cafe at Neighbors Together, a soup kitchen and community organization in Ocean Hill.

New York Writers Coalition

Who has the right to tell their story? That question lies at the heart of the mission of the New York Writers Coalition. The answer, they think, is “everyone.”

Red Hook Initiative

The lobby of the Red Hook Initiative Center teems with energy on a sunny afternoon in early September. It is the first day of school. A huddle of girls discusses the day as each fills out a time sheet, putting her name beside the title of health educator.

Sadie Nash Leadership Project

Created for and by girls from low-income households, the Sadie Nash Leadership Project is a unique educational leadership program which supports the intellectual and emotional development of girls at a critical stage in their lives.

St. Nick’s Alliance

After 30 years, millions of dollars, and countless coats of paint, St.

The Hope Program

The Hope Program works with some of Brooklyn's most hard-to-serve clients: 55% are without a high school diploma, 58% are former addicts and 66% are in shelters. 

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