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A "Fight Gone Bad" is the Fight for Good in Brooklyn
September 24, 2018
Sarah Figgatt
Communications Intern

On October 20th, nearly 200 brawny Brooklynites will compete for the top spot in CrossFit South Brooklyn’s annual Fight Gone Bad! This will be the Gowanus-based gym’s 6th year in a row raising funds to support high-impact community initiatives in Brooklyn through our Community Fund.

Your support is fueling impact in Brooklyn — See it firsthand in our new report
July 17, 2018

We urge you to take a moment to explore what Brooklyn’s community foundation is doing to address pressing challenges, support inspiring nonprofits, and spark lasting change for our borough.

Update: Mama's Bail Out Day Raises Double Original Goal
May 22, 2018
Kaberi Banerjee-Murthy
Vice President of Programs

As of May 21st, VOCAL-NY has bailed out 15 mothers, with bails ranging from $750 to $10,500.

We're Celebrating Mother's Day by Bailing Out Black Moms
May 4, 2018
Amy Chou
Program Officer

It’s almost Mother’s Day and to celebrate, we’re pledging a $5,000 match from our Community Fund to support VOCAL-NY's Mama's Bail Out NYC campaign!

 
Thank You: $5.4 Million for Our Communities in 2017
January 9, 2018
Cecilia Clarke
President & CEO

In 2017, Brooklyn Community Foundation invested $5.4 million in nonprofit programs through our Community Fund and Donor Advised Fund programs—$1.5 million more than the previous year!

“Fight Gone Bad” Does Good for Brooklyn’s Communities
November 7, 2017
Jenny Walski
Director of Individual Giving

On Saturday, November 4th, dozens of brawny Brooklynites formed teams to compete for the top spot in CrossFit South Brooklyn’s annual Fight Gone Bad, raising $21,744 to support high-impact initiatives through our Community Fund!

Highlights from Our First 100 Days
May 1, 2017
Liane Stegmaier
Vice President of Communications and Strategy
Foundation President and CEO Cecilia Clarke joined VP of Programs Kaberi Banerjee Murthy and Senior Program Officer Prachi Patankar to discuss our major milestones, including the Immigrant Rights Fund and criminal justice advocacy victories.
Because of You
March 20, 2017
Cecilia Clarke
President & CEO

First, thank you. In 2016 you gave over $3.2 million to support the work of vital nonprofits and it has made a big difference. I'd like to take a moment to reflect on all that we have accomplished together.  

What Brooklyn Immigrants Are Telling Us
December 19, 2016
Liane Stegmaier
Vice President of Communications and Strategy

Last week, shortly after we launched our Immigrant Rights Fund, we gathered immigrant-led organizations from across Brooklyn to learn firsthand about challenges confronting our communities. 

Bold Ideas for Brooklyn’s Future
December 15, 2016
Liane Stegmaier
Vice President of Communications and Strategy

This year, in addition to continuing our investment in over 40 outstanding youth-serving Brooklyn nonprofits, we are supporting 17 organizations for the first time through Invest in Youth.
 

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