The deadline is approaching to get a REAL ID or Enhanced Driver’s License to fly within the U.S.
Valid passports are still accepted The clock is ticking. The deadline for New Yorkers to get a REAL ID or enhanced ID is coming up on May 7. Real IDs will be required to enter certain federal buildings and military bases, and to fly domestically. Valid passports will still allow you to get through TSA checkpoints, […]
From the desk of Chi Osse: Tax Lien Sales – Is Your Home on the List?
Your property may be on the tax lien sale list. This means you have missed payments on your property tax, your water/sewage bill, or other property related charges and the City is allowed to sell your debt to a third party (usually a private investor or a private debt servicer). This third party has the […]
Congratulations – Age in Place NYC 2.0
Congratulations to Council Member Crystal Hudson on this major step in supporting older adults and aging in place! Her Age in Place 2.0 package, which just passed two key bills through the City Council, strengthens protections to help seniors stay in their homes with dignity and security. Inspired by caring for her late mother with […]
April is Volunteer Month – Get Involved with IMPACCT Brooklyn
April is National Volunteer Month, a time to acknowledge when we give back and help our communities. Whether through advocacy, service projects, or lending a helping hand, every bit counts. One of the best ways to get active is to volunteer with IMPACCT Brooklyn, an organization that fights for housing justice, economic empowerment, and neighborhood […]
Keeping Brooklyn Homes Warm: IMPACCT Brooklyn Joins Forces for Emergency Heating Assistance
In February, IMPACCT Brooklyn joined forces with Brooklyn Org and four other community-based organizations—Flatbush Development Corporation, Bridge Street Development Corporation, Grow Brooklyn, and Brooklyn Level Up—to distribute a $112,500 grant from the National Grid Foundation for emergency heating assistance. As heating costs continue to rise, this initiative is providing critical support to seniors, families with […]
Navigating Change, Building Strength: A Mid-March Check-In
We are now in the third month of the year — Women’s History Month — which should be a time to look back on resilience, progress, and the world around us. Despite the unknowns, one thing has remained true: IMPACCT Brooklyn is a steadfast resource and lifeline for our community. Our work spans from housing […]
Brooklyn Organizations Partner to Distribute $112,500 in Heating Assistance to Homeowners
Brooklyn, N.Y. (February 27, 2025) – IMPACCT Brooklyn, a champion for preserving affordable housing and building sustainable communities, has joined forces with Brooklyn Org and other local nonprofits to distribute a significant $112,500 grant from the National Grid Foundation. The collaborative effort will provide emergency heating assistance to Brooklyn homeowners in need. The announcement came during […]
