Southwest Brooklyn leaders honored 11 local men at the second annual Men of Distinction awards recognizing community service and civic impact.
“For 160 years, BCS has been a trusted partner to Brooklyn’s communities, and I’m inspired,” Jayaram said.
The Coney Island New Year’s Day Polar Plunge raised over $60,000 for local cultural, educational, and community organizations.
Frank Seddio was honored by the Knights of Columbus for 60 years of service and his lifelong commitment to Brooklyn.
Marcia Joseph was sentenced to 21 months in prison for embezzling $2.3M from a Brooklyn nonprofit, funds meant to aid those in need.
AS THE NEW school year approaches, children in East New York received free haircuts on Monday, thanks to a back-to-school event
MAIMONIDES’ Golf Classic Tournament brought together medical and business leaders to support upgrades for its Pediatric Infusion Center.
Brooklyn Kiwanians recently held their April division meeting, drawing a sizable crowd that included eight of the nine Brooklyn clubs.
Sisters with Purpose recently hosted its “Strength of a Trailblazer” gala at Russo’s on the Bay in Howard Beach before 125 spectators.
Bragging rights and a trophy were up for grabs at the second annual “Battle of the Badges” as the NYPD and FDNY basketball teams
A group of eight Kings County Civil Court judges donated 1,500 toothbrushes, 300 tubes of toothpaste and toys to support local children.
Nationwide — Don’t get scammed by bogus wildfire charities, New York Attorney General Letitia James warned.
Highly-rated organizations are providing emergency food, cash, shelter and supplies to victims of the L.A. wildfires
TWO BROOKLYN ORGANIZATIONS are partnering to gather items for families who lost everything in the Los Angeles wildfires.
HUNDREDS OF KIDS WILL RECEIVE AN EARLY CHRISTMAS, thanks to City Councilmember Susan Zhuang and local non-profits.
Ahead of the holiday season, Attorney General James released her “Pennies for Charity: Fundraising by Professional Fundraisers” report.
THE FELINE-THEMED Brooklyn Cat Cafe at 76 Montague Street will be launching its first-ever Winter Art Benefit on Thursday, Dec. 5.
LOCAL MATERNITY SUPPORT nonprofit Moms for Moms celebrated its 10th anniversary recently, and has launched a new giving campaign.
DROP OFF NEW or gently used coats for kids (sizes 4-16) and adults to support families in District 13’s high-needs schools until Nov. 27.
The Brooklyn Bar Association held its annual coat drive mixer, welcoming donations of coats and funds to support struggling New Yorkers.
The KCCBA marked another successful year for the annual charity golf outing that has become a staple in the local legal community.
The Kings County Criminal Bar Association (KCCBA) is set to host two major events this summer — a CLE at a Yankees/Mets game in July and then its annual golf
On June 29, the Major R. Owens Health & Wellness Community Center in Brooklyn will host a free sports camp for children of incarcerated parents, organized by Prison Fellowship. The
Attorney General Letitia James and U.S. Attorney Carla Freedman announced on Wednesday the recovery of $6.3 million stolen by former attorney Richard J. Sherwood and financial advisor Thomas K. Lagan.
BAY RIDGE — The Salaam Club of New York was founded in 1945 in Brooklyn by Lebanese and Syrian immigrants and diplomats to the United Nations. It began as a
New York lawyers traded their courtroom attire for hockey gear at UBS Arena on Sunday night, engaging in a friendly match to raise funds for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation
CROWN HEIGHTS — New Heights Youth, Inc., a nonprofit organization based in Crown Heights, has been awarded one million dollars in support from a foundation formed by MacKenzie Scott, former
The Salaam Club of New York, one of Brooklyn’s oldest Middle Eastern civic groups, held its first meeting of the new year at the newly-built Bay Ridge Center for Older
Nonprofit organization GivingTuesday estimates that donors gave $3.1 billion this year on what has become one of the most important fundraising days of the year — the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. Donations were
As the season of giving approaches, Attorney General Letitia James released the annual “Pennies for Charity” report. The report provides a critical look into the state of charitable giving in
See full slideshow below SUNSET PARK — More than 300 community members gathered to help fight breast cancer at the Park Asia restaurant this past Wednesday evening, opening their wallets
SHEEPSHEAD BAY — It was nothing but smooth sailing from stem to stern on a sunny afternoon in Sheepshead Bay this past Tuesday, June 20, as 12 young sailors/junior architects
Charitable giving in the United States declined in 2022 — only the fourth time in four decades that donations did not increase year over year — according to the Giving
The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work. The big idea Asking customers to support a cause when they pay for stuff can heighten their anxiety. Contrary
The public’s trust in nonprofits declined from 59% in 2020 to 56% in 2022, according to Independent Sector, a coalition of nonprofits, foundations and corporate giving programs that tracks trends
The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with Cross River Bank, provided its monthly $5,000 small-business grant checks to a learning center and a clothing store on Wednesday, Aug. 3.