named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Angel Babies
Biannual community giveaway event distributing donated baby and child items including clothing, toys, books, and essentials. Open to all families in North Brooklyn and supported by local business donations.
Little Angels
Year-round program that provides gently used infant and toddler gear such as car seats, strollers, cribs, and high chairs to low-income families in North Brooklyn. Operates through community referrals and volunteer-powered pickups and deliveries.
Live Local
Initiative helping Greenpoint and Williamsburg residents navigate NYC’s HousingConnect affordable housing lottery with support from trained volunteer Housing Ambassadors.
Mobile Soup Kitchen (Angelmobile)
Provides freshly cooked, free meals through a mobile van operating seven days a week at nine locations across Greenpoint, Williamsburg, East Williamsburg, and Bushwick. Meals are distributed outdoors with no eligibility requirements.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 2 activities
- Biannual community giveaway eventsHosts large-scale, volunteer-driven events twice a year to distribute donated clothing, toys, books, and essential items—including baby and child gear—to families in need across North Brooklyn.
- Neighbors Giving Thanks holiday programHosts an annual multi-day Thanksgiving event engaging over 100 local volunteers to distribute 1,000 frozen turkeys, prepare over 1,000 holiday meals, and serve nearly 600 sit-down Thanksgiving meals across four North Brooklyn locations, with pickup options available.
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Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 2 activities
- Community-driven support for families affected by gentrificationProvides grassroots, volunteer-driven support to neighbors in North Brooklyn affected by gentrification, including access to food, housing resources, and essential goods.
- Referral-based donation and partner distribution networkPartners with WIC programs, schools, daycares, churches, housing developments, hospitals, and elected officials’ constituent services to identify families in need and coordinate needs assessments. Also refers donations year-round to local organizations serving migrant and asylum-seeking families in emergency shelters.
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Home-Delivered Meals for Seniors and Homebound 1 activity
- Home-delivered meals for seniorsDelivers meals directly to seniors’ homes three times per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays as part of its mobile soup kitchen and community support services.
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Diaper and Baby Supply Distribution 1 activity
- Little Angels baby and toddler gear programProvides donated nursing, infant, and toddler gear—including car seats, strollers, cribs, and breast pumps—to economically disadvantaged families in North Brooklyn through a year-round, volunteer-run program. Items are stored in a Williamsburg storefront and delivered directly to families by volunteers.
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Affordable Housing Development and Management 1 activity
- Live Local affordable housing assistanceProvides free, direct support to Greenpoint and Williamsburg residents navigating NYC’s HousingConnect affordable housing lottery, including account creation, application review, local preference guidance, and post-lottery next steps. Services are delivered through trained volunteer Housing Ambassadors.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Mobile Soup Kitchen meal distributionDistributes 2,000 hot meals per week across nine North Brooklyn locations, seven days a week, with no requirement for identification, income verification, or signups. The program has served over 750,000 meals since its inception in 2017.
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Housing Policy Advocacy & Tenant Organizing 1 activity
- Public education on affordable housing opportunitiesProduces and shares a public map and datasheet explaining the North Brooklyn development landscape and upcoming affordable housing opportunities to increase community awareness and access.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Volunteer engagement and trainingTrains and engages local volunteers in meal preparation, mobile meal service, baby gear delivery, event staffing, and end-to-end affordable housing application support through the Housing Ambassadors program.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$623K
Contributions & grants$598K96%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$25K4%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$451K
Program expenses67%
Admin / overhead22%
Fundraising11%
Salaries & benefits$274K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$904K
Cash$763K
Investments$0
Liabilities$27K
Net assets$878K
Liquid reserves20.3 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +24.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENDRA CHIU | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 35 | $120K |
| FELICE KIRBY | DIRECTOR OF PARTNERSHIPS | 35 | $24K |
board members · 12
- ALEXANDRA NATALE — BOARD MEMBER
- ANTHONY J CROCE — BOARD MEMBER
- CARLOS FEITOZA — BOARD MEMBER
- EVAN THIES — BOARD MEMBER
- FANG HAN — BOARD MEMBER
- JONATHAN MCKENNA — SECRETARY
- KENDALL CHARTER — BOARD MEMBER
- KEVIN THOMPSON — TREASURER
- NEIL SHEEHAN — VICE CHAIRPERSON
- PAUL SAMULSKI — BOARD MEMBER
- PHILIP MAURO — BOARD MEMBER
- REVEREND JOHN MERZ — CHAIRPERSON
relationships · 39
Who they work with
- Airtable Partner — Platform used for volunteer interest form
- Church of the Ascension Partner — Provides space for Greenpoint Community Yoga classes on Kent Street in Greenpoint.
- City Harvest Partner — Partners with City Harvest for bulk food supply.
- Cooper Park Residents’ Council Partner — Longstanding partner supporting the Angel Babies program.
- Eleven33 Partner — Longstanding partner supporting the Angel Babies program.
- Facebook Partner — Used for communication and outreach to volunteers and the community.
- Food Bank for NYC Partner — Partners with Food Bank for NYC for bulk food supply.
- Greenpoint Community Kitchen Partner — Partner agency co-hosting Saturday community meals in Greenpoint.
- Greenpoint YMCA Partner — Kendall Charter, Executive Director of Greenpoint YMCA, served on the 2026 Luncheon Committee.
- Greenpointers Partner — Longstanding partner supporting the Angel Babies program.
- HPD Government — Government partner collaborating on volunteer training for the affordable housing navigation program.
- Heatonist Partner — Honored Noah Chaimberg, Founder of Heatonist, at the 2026 luncheon; the organization was also featured in the 2025 eJournal.
- Heavenly Partners Partner — Network of donors and supporters who have pledged financial or in-kind support to North Brooklyn Angels.
- IATSE Local 52 Partner — Charles E. Meere, III, Secretary/Treasurer of IATSE Local 52, served on the 2026 Luncheon Committee.
- IUOE Local 30 Partner — Honored William Lynn, Business Manager and Financial Secretary of IUOE Local 30, at the 2026 Neighbors Helping Neighbors Luncheon.
- Iglesia de la Santa Cruz + Bushwick Abbey Partner — Partner organization hosting meal distribution on the Southside of Williamsburg.
- Instagram Partner — Used for communication and outreach to volunteers and the community.
- MailerLite Partner — Used for managing and distributing the organization’s volunteer newsletter.
- Mailerlite Partner — Platform used for newsletter signups and volunteer updates
- Most Holy Trinity - St. Mary Parish Partner — Longstanding partner supporting the Angel Babies program.
- NY Hotel & Gaming Trades Council Partner — Richard Maroko, President of NY Hotel & Gaming Trades Council, served on the 2026 Luncheon Committee.
- North Brooklyn Angels Network — Little Angels is a program under North Brooklyn Angels.
- North Brooklyn Chamber Partner — Longstanding partner supporting the Angel Babies program.
- North Brooklyn Chamber Partner — Recognized Elaine Brodsky, Chair of the North Brooklyn Chamber, as an honoree at the 2026 luncheon.
- North Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce Partner — Collaborating organization in the Live Local initiative to support affordable housing access.
- Parachute Brooklyn Partner — Longstanding partner supporting the Angel Babies program.
- Paypal Partner — Platform used to accept online donations
- Pitta Bishop & Del Giorno LLC Partner — Honored Vincent F. Pitta, Chairman of Pitta Bishop & Del Giorno LLC, at the 2026 luncheon; the firm was also honored in the 2025 eJournal.
- Rethink Food Partner — Partner organization that documented the Mobile Soup Kitchen program in a short film.
- Rethink Food Partner — Partners with Rethink Food for bulk food supply.
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strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community as Social Anchormethodology: community_as_social_anchorBy using meal distributions and shared events as consistent touchpoints, we strengthen community connections and reduce isolation, particularly among vulnerable populations, because regular, inclusive gatherings create spaces for mutual support and belonging.
- Community-Driven Ecosystem for Material Supportmethodology: sustainable_ecosystem_for_material_supportBy building a sustainable, localized network to connect families with donated goods through neighbor-to-neighbor redistribution, we meet material needs efficiently because community-tailored systems ensure relevance, reduce waste, and strengthen interdependence.
- Neighbors Helping Neighbors Modelmethodology: neighbors_helping_neighborsBy mobilizing community volunteers to provide direct support, we build trust and ensure accessible, dignity-affirming services because local relationships and mutual aid foster sustainable, community-owned solutions rather than top-down charity.
- Radical Accessibility and Dignity Through Autonomymethodology: client_choice_modelBy removing barriers such as ID, income verification, or fees and offering choice in service format, we uphold dignity and increase utilization because unconditional access and self-directed participation foster trust and reduce stigma.
- Volunteer-Powered Community Ownershipmethodology: grassroots_volunteer_drivenBy relying on volunteer labor and minimizing institutional infrastructure, we increase community participation and ownership because decentralized, grassroots engagement strengthens solidarity and reduces dependency on external systems.