August 2025 Newsletter

This month at Neighbors Together, we’re celebrating community care in action  -from clothing drives and housing advocacy to getting to know our team. Our work reflects the power of neighbors coming together to fight hunger, homelessness, and poverty with compassion and determination. Read on to see how your support helps fuel this work and how you can join us in building a more just and caring Brooklyn.

This month, our members picked out free, stylish clothing and received pantry essentials  -all thanks to the generosity of neighbors who care.

At Neighbors Together, we host regular clothing drives to make sure our community members have access to quality clothing that helps them feel confident and supported. These drives are only possible because of the incredible generosity of neighbors who donate, volunteer, and show up for one another.

Your kindness makes a real difference in creating a stronger, more compassionate community!

Meet Fraian, Our Café Porter 

Fraian brings so much positivity and an incredible work ethic into our space. We are truly lucky to have him as part of our team!

As a Café Porter, Fraian plays a vital role in keeping our dining space welcoming and running smoothly. From setting up and cleaning the café, to making sure meals are served with care, Fraian helps to create a warm and safe environment for everyone who walks through our doors.

Want to hear directly from Fraian about his experience? Click below to watch the full video!

Urgent: Housing is On The Line

Right now, the Senate is drafting its budget, and major funding cuts to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) are on the table.

These cuts would mean fewer resources for affordable housing, rental assistance, and homelessness services. For our members and neighbors across the country, that could be devastating.

Your voice matters. Contact your Senators today: 

• Go to congress.gov

• Enter your ZIP code

• Call or email your Senators

Here are some tools to help:

📞 Call Script

“Hello, my name is [Your Name], and I am a constituent from [Your City/State]. I am calling to urge Senator [Last Name] to oppose any cuts to HUD funding in the federal budget. Affordable housing, rental assistance, and homelessness services are essential to keeping families safe and stable. Please protect HUD funding -housing is a human right.”

✉️ Email Template

Subject: Protect HUD Funding -Housing is a Human Right

Dear Senator [Last Name],

I am writing as a constituent from [Your City/State] to urge you to protect HUD funding in the upcoming budget negotiations.

HUD programs provide critical support for affordable housing, rental assistance, and homelessness services. Cutting these resources would put countless families at risk of losing their homes and worsen the housing crisis in our communities.

Please stand with your constituents and ensure that HUD receives full, robust funding. Housing is a human right, and it must be treated as such.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Address or ZIP Code]

Upcoming Events

• 8/21 – VALUE in Housing Meeting
  ⏰ 6:30pm
  📧 Contact: communityaction@neighborstogether.org
  Part of our Community Action Program, this coalition meeting brings tenants and advocates together to strategize, share resources, and strengthen our collective voice for policies that fight for housing justice.

• 8/25 – 8/29 – End of Summer Break
  Our offices will be closed during this period for our end of summer break.

• 9/1 – Closed for Labor Day
  Our offices will be closed in observance of Labor Day. We will reopen on Monday, September 2nd.

Thank You 

We’re so grateful for you -our neighbors, volunteers, advocates, and supporters who make this work possible every single day. Together, we’re not just serving meals or providing services; we’re building community with dignity and hope.

With Deep Gratitude,

The Neighbors Together Team