The YWCA has been serving women in the same Brooklyn building for more than 120 years. Each year, approximately 10,000 women receive services ranging from affordable housing to health care. In 2005, the YWCA building went through a complete renovation and there are now 84 affordable studio apartments and 218 single room units in the building.
Founded in 1982, the Caribbean Women's Health Association is an advocacy group and service provider for women throughout the community. The group evaluates and implements programs throughout the community. This includes Medicare, HIV/AIDS, teen and domestic abuse programs.
For more than 25 years, Park Slope Communication Center has been helping children and adults improve their aptitude for speech, language, reading and learning. Speech and language therapy is available for all ages and separate language courses are offered for elementary school children. Classes are also available for adult stutterers and for children struggling with getting to know their peers. The center's tutors can help kids with homework, math and reading skills.
In 1964, Senator Jacob Javitz, Senator Robert F. Kennedy and Mayor John Lindsay sponsored the Special Impact Program, an ammendment to the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964. This community development plan in 1967 birthed the Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation, the first and now oldest community development corporation in the country.
The Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation today sponsors an array of community development programs, including mixed-income housing rental and ownership, energy conservation, college preparation and job placement, youth development, financial literacy and planning, entrepreneur education and micro lending.
In addition, the Corporation owns and manages Restoration Plaza. Formerly an abandoned milk bottling plant, Restoration Plaza today is home to the Bed-Stuy Restoration Corporation, Billie Holiday Theatre, Youth Arts Academy, College of New Rochelle, Skylight Gallery and a number of other small retail businesses and restaurants. Also, there is a community large community meeting room available for rental.
Sean Casey Animal Rescue is a non-profit, no-kill shelter serving the tri-state area and beyond. They rescue, rehabilitate and place dogs, cats, reptiles, amphibians, birds, small mammals, wildlife, exotic animals and more. Their experienced staff works with you to make your and your animals experience an easy and enjoyable one.
Call, visit their website or stop by to talk to someone on their staff or meet their animals.
Families First is a nonprofit organization that aims to bring families together to build a community-resource network. Members have access to services, children's play spaces and a variety of events throughout the year. Families First is located in the same building as Brooklyn Community Board 6.
This home-based business provides tutoring and peer-to-peer programs for Haitian kids in need of help at school. Call the number listed to set up an appointment.
Flatbush Development Corporation is a community organization that offers a wide range of programs and services to help the community, including through campaigns, partnerships, educational programs, youth programs, economic development, housing programs and immigration programs. Some services include recreational youth programs, after-school centers, individual counseling, housing court assistance, workshops, senior programs, work permits, citizenship and entitlements for immigrants. Check its website for details on programs or for information on donations or volunteer opportunities.