We are a community development organization that’s been around for over 60 years supporting our mission to provide services and information to the areas of Brooklyn we advocate for: Bedford Stuyvesant, Clinton Hill, Crown Heights, Ocean Hill-Brownsville, Prospect Heights and Prospect Lefferts Gardens.
We build, restore, and preserve quality housing and educational services to keep our residents rooted in Brooklyn.
First, we seek to preserve and create affordable housing, because fulfilling the fundamental right to affordable housing is a cornerstone for establishing human well-being, preventing displacement, and enhancing economic, racial, and cultural diversity.
Second, we seek to promote and support the development of small businesses and vibrant commercial corridors as the engines of opportunity to create jobs for community residents, bring better services to our neighborhoods, and enhance our community as a place to live.
Third, we empower residents to actively shape their neighborhoods. Through community advocacy, we build leadership, amplify local voices, and strengthen collective action to address social issues, advocate for equitable policies, and protect tenant rights. Our efforts ensure communities remain resilient, inclusive, and reflective of residents’ values and aspirations.
