Dear Friends of Neighbors Together, We hope this note finds you all healthy and taking good care during this uncertain time. Like you, amid the intensifying spread of COVID-19, the team at Neighbors Together is closely monitoring the evolving nature of this public...
The intersection between hunger, health and housing: Food Justice Voices
Thirty-five years ago, the community of central Brooklyn saw a steep decline in quality of life for its residents. Lack of jobs, a cut to social resources, and a swell of drugs hit the area—and fast. Residents began to see their neighborhood changing rapidly, and those who wanted to see their community thrive took action.
Updates: Community Cafe
Our Community Cafe is the heart and soul of Neighbors Together, and serves over 10,000 members of central Brooklyn annually. What's new? During our renovation period, the cafe was closed, and our Cafe staff took this time to examine cafe services, fine-tune our...
Updates: Empowerment Program
Our Empowerment Program connects our members to important resources such as housing, public benefits, job training, health and mental health care, legal services, income tax filing, and other resources needed by our members. One of the biggest hurdles our members face...
Updates: Community Action Program
Our Community Action Program aims to look at the root causes of poverty and hunger by engaging our members in community organizing and advocacy efforts to improve public policies impacting their daily lives. Through this program we work with our local representatives...
What We’ve Been Up To
Over the past six months, Neighbors Together has had a lot of changes! We wanted to take some time and get you all up to speed on exactly what we’ve been up to these past few months. Below you’ll find updates on our renovations, our fundraising achievements this year,...
We’re Getting A Makeover!: Renovation Details and Updates
Due to Renovations, Neighbors together will be temporarily closed from March 22nd until mid-May.
Meet Our Board Members: Courtenay O’Connor
“I love that Neighbors Together has stayed true to its mission and delivers what its members need on a daily basis, quietly making a big difference.”
Today Only – Your Gift Will Be Doubled! #GivingTuesday
Neighbors Together has been selected as a finalist for the Brooklyn Community Foundation's inaugural Spark Prize. Today, Giving Tuesday, the Foundation will match your donation 100%, up to $5,000, doubling the impact of your gift. Please support us and spread the...
Neighbors Together selected as Brooklyn Community Foundation Spark Prize finalist
Last week, we learned that Neighbors Together has been selected as a finalist for the Brooklyn Community Foundation's prestigious Spark Prize. The Spark Prize will award up to $600,000 to outstanding Brooklyn-serving nonprofits. A diverse committee of distinguished...