Lefferts Historic House Exhibit

Our communications manager Lynn Rutledge recently visited the exhibit currently at the Lefferts Historic House located in Prospect Park in Brooklyn. The focus is on the enslaved individuals who worked on the land and built the house itself. Artist Adama Delphine Fawundu brought the exhibit to life with fabric installations both inside and outside the house, […]
Flashback Friday Video: Deed Theft

Deed theft has increasingly become a concern in recent years. Last year, Bernell Grier, former Executive Director of IMPACCT Brooklyn, and Betty Stanton, President of Brooklyn Legal Services, engaged in an in-depth conversation about deed theft. They discussed various methods through which deed theft occurs and offered crucial steps for homeowners to safeguard themselves against […]
Recap: Council Member Farah N. Louis NYCHA Section 8 Voucher Assistance Event

On Friday, June 7, 2024, 30 eager New York City residents gathered at the Brooklyn YMCA in Flatbush, aspiring to become future Section 8 tenants. This event coincided with the opening of the New York City Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program waitlist, available for the first time in nearly 15 years. With the […]
Recap: Deed Theft and Foreclosure Prevention Resource Fair with New York State Attorney General Letitia James

The basement community room at Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration was jam-packed with community homeowners who gathered to learn how to combat various scams, including deed theft, foreclosure, and bank fraud. The event was held to educate and empower residents with the necessary tools and resources to protect their properties and financial well-being. IMPACCT Brooklyn was present […]
Gibb Mansion Memorial Day BBQ

IMPACCT Brooklyn kicked off the Memorial Day weekend with a barbeque for the affordable housing tenants they serve, along with community partners and dedicated staff members. Senior Social Worker Maik Bain was celebrated, as he retired after 17 years of service to IMPACCT Brooklyn. His contributions have been incredible, and he will be greatly missed. […]
NYC Reopens Section 8 Housing Voucher Program: Applications Accepted June 3-9

New York City Mayor Eric Adams recently announced the reopening of the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program after nearly 15 years of closure. The program, administered by the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), offers rental subsidies to eligible low-income families for housing in the private market. Applications will be accepted from June 3th […]
2024 State of the People Address

On Wednesday, May 22nd, NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams delivered a powerful “State of the People” address, shedding light on the pressing concerns of New Yorkers and sharing heartfelt testimonies from diverse residents across the city. Brendez Wineglass, IMPACCT Brooklyn’s Resource Development Manager attended the event. During his address, Williams underscored the pervasive sense of fear […]
Gibb Mansion Memorial Day BBQ

IMPACCT Brooklyn kicked off the Memorial Day weekend with a barbeque for the affordable housing tenants they serve, along with community partners and dedicated staff members. Senior Social Worker Maik Bain was celebrated, as he retired after 17 years of service to IMPACCT Brooklyn. His contributions have been incredible, and he will be greatly missed. […]