named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Block Party and Community Building
Hosts events such as the East 5th Street block party to foster neighbor connections and improve quality of life
Community Cleanup Events
Organizes regular neighborhood cleanups in collaboration with groups like Kensington Stewards and Clean-up Kensington
Compost Bin Giveaway and E-waste Collection
Distributes free compost bins and collects electronic waste in partnership with DSNY, Council Member Shahana Hanif, and Lower East Side Ecology Center
Neighborhood Safety Advocacy
Addresses issues including traffic safety, graffiti, illegal dumping, and crime through engagement with NYPD, 311, and local officials
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Transportation Policy Advocacy & Infrastructure Reform 1 activity
- Advocates for removal of traffic and pedestrian obstructionsEngages in advocacy efforts to remove problematic "No Standing" signs and physical obstructions on sidewalks, such as those caused by construction materials, by coordinating with city agencies and elected officials to improve safety and access.
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Community Safety Patrols & Security Support 1 activity
- Conducts safety patrols and collaborates with law enforcementCarried out nighttime block walks and car patrols using CB radios during the 1970s to monitor and report suspicious activity in coordination with law enforcement, contributing to neighborhood safety.
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Neighborhood Civic Engagement 1 activity
- Hosts regular community meetings to address safety, security, and quality of life issuesOrganizes free and open public meetings, both in person and via Zoom, to discuss neighborhood concerns including safety, security, and quality of life. These meetings serve as a forum for community engagement and problem-solving.
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Community-Engaged Public Art Projects 1 activity
- Implements neighborhood beautification and graffiti prevention projectsProposes and promotes mural installations on vacant building walls, such as the former Rite Aid store, to deter graffiti and enhance neighborhood aesthetics.
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Community Stewardship Volunteer Programs 1 activity
- Organizes community cleanup and beautification eventsPlans and supports local cleanup initiatives, including volunteer cleanups on East 9th Street and Church Avenue, and collaborates with city agencies and community groups to distribute compost bins and collect e-waste, improving neighborhood cleanliness and sustainability.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Organizes community events and block parties to promote neighborhood cohesionHosts block parties and community gatherings featuring tree management, street cleaning, composting advocacy, arts and crafts, and music to strengthen community ties and improve local environment.
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Self-Sufficiency Empowerment Workshops 1 activity
- Provides financial literacy and cultural programmingOrganizes personal finance workshops and hosts community poetry events in collaboration with the Kensington Stewards to support resident education and cultural engagement.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Advocates for community notification about public eventsPushes for advance notification to residents about large public events like marathons via eblasts to minimize disruption and improve community preparedness.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$95
Contributions & grants$95100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$579
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$300
balance sheet
Total assets$488
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$488
1 years on record · 2024–2024
relationships · 35
Who they work with
- Beautify Brooklyn Partner — Collaborates to identify artists for mural projects and participates in community events.
- Beautify Brooklyn Partner — Contacted to assist with mural painting to deter graffiti
- Beautify Brooklyn Partner — Partnered with Beautify Brooklyn to explore mural painting as a solution to graffiti on the vacant Rite Aid store.
- Bob Elstein Partner — Engaged Bob Elstein of Beautify Brooklyn to assist in finding artists for a proposed mural on the vacant Rite Aid store.
- Bob Elstein Partner — Invited to attend the East 5th Street block party as part of the Beautify Brooklyn movement.
- City Agencies Government — Works closely with city agencies to address neighborhood issues.
- Clean-up Kensington Partner — Partnered on compost bin giveaway and e-waste collection event
- Clean-up Kensington Partner — Partnered with Clean-up Kensington to organize a community sanitation fair.
- Community leaders Partner — Collaborates with community leaders on civic matters and community improvement.
- Councilwoman Shahana Hanif Government — Assisted in coordinating graffiti removal efforts with ACE on the Rite Aid building
- DSNY Government — Partnered on compost bin giveaway and e-waste collection event
- DSNY Partner — Collaborated with the New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) to host a sanitation fair promoting composting and e-waste disposal.
- Elected Officials Government — Collaborates with elected officials to address key neighborhood issues.
- Government leaders Partner — Partners with government leaders to address and resolve community issues.
- Kensington Stewards Partner — Co-sponsors personal finance workshops and community poetry events.
- Kensington Stewards Partner — Collaborated with the Kensington Stewards on community events, including a sanitation fair and mural initiatives.
- Kensington Stewards Partner — Collaborates on community cleanups, poetry events, and financial workshops
- Law enforcement Partner — Collaborates with law enforcement to report suspicious activity and improve community safety.
- Law enforcement Partner — Works with law enforcement to protect citizens and property.
- Lower East Side Ecology Partner — Partnered on compost bin giveaway and e-waste collection event
- Lower East Side Ecology Partner — Partnered with Lower East Side Ecology to host a sanitation fair for compost bin distribution and e-waste collection.
- MTA Government — Engaged through public meetings on proposed bus route redesigns affecting the neighborhood.
- Ocean Parkway Community Development Partner — Collaborates on solar panel initiatives and affordable housing development
- Ocean Parkway Community Development Partner — Collaborates with OPCD on affordable housing, solar panel initiatives, and neighborhood revitalization efforts.
- Ocean Parkway Community Development Partner — Engaged with OPCD regarding solar panel initiatives, affordable housing development, and neighborhood revitalization efforts.
- Ocean Parkway Community Development Corporation Partner — Collaborates with ANA to provide information on housing, mortgage assistance, and community development services
- Robert Carroll Government — Engages with New York State Assemblyman Robert Carroll to address infrastructure and pedestrian safety concerns.
- Robert Carroll Partner — Engaged on issues including BQE detours and walkway obstructions
- Robert Carroll Partner — NYS Assembly Member participating in ANA community meetings.
- Shahana Hanif Government — Collaborates with City Councilmember Shahana Hanif on resident notifications, sanitation issues, and community events.
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strategies · 3
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.
- Collective Action Through Community Engagementmethodology: group-awareness-and-actionBy convening residents, officials, and experts in open forums and collaborative initiatives, we produce sustained community improvement because shared awareness and group-driven problem solving lead to more responsive and effective solutions.
- Community Stewardship for Continuity and Vitalitymethodology: community_stewardshipBy fostering long-term resident engagement and collective care for the neighborhood across generations, we sustain community vitality because a shared sense of continuity strengthens identity, responsibility, and investment in common well-being.
- Community-Organized Public Safetymethodology: community-organized-public-safetyBy mobilizing residents to participate in collective safety initiatives such as street patrols and real-time coordination with law enforcement, we reduce crime and increase neighborhood stability because community-led presence and communication enhance deterrence and trust.