Generosity was on the menu this past Thanksgiving, as several local community organizations led efforts to give back to those less fortunate for the holidays. The Rotary Club of Verrazano and the Salaam Club of New York gave Thanksgiving turkeys to troops at the Fort Hamilton Army Base on Nov. 23. The highlight this year for many members was the
Brooklyn sees huge increase in rents Brooklyn saw its largest year-over-year increase in residential rents since 2013, according to the StreetEasy Brooklyn Rent Increase. Rents
BENSONHURST – Thanksgiving is still two months away, but Tom Neve’s mind is already on the holiday. Neve, founder and executive director of the non-profit
BENSONHURST — Hundreds of children will be ready when school opens on Sept. 5, thanks to Reaching-Out Community Services Inc., which distributed free backpacks and
Councilmember Justin Brannan, who managed to secure $162,500 in city funding to help a Bensonhurst food pantry keep its doors open, recently paid a visit
Tom Neve is breathing a sigh of relief these days. Neve, founder and executive director of Reaching-Out Community Services Inc., has had to make serious
A nonprofit organization struggling to keep its doors open got a big boost when a local Catholic church came to the rescue with a timely
The new $92.8 billion city budget approved by the City Council on June 19 includes important items that will help Southwest Brooklyn residents at the grassroots level, according to Councilmember
Giving back and raising awareness, Reaching-Out Community Services recently hosted a dinner benefit to help boost its Fight Against Hunger. The fundraiser took place at the Rex Manor, 1100 60th
In its efforts to raise funds for those in need, Reaching-Out Community Services, 7708 New Utrecht Avenue, will be hosting its milestone 10th Dinner Benefit for the Fight Against Hunger.
It was an evening of giving as the Dyker Heights Civic Association (DHCA) and the 68th Precinct Community Council celebrated the season together at a party whose culmination was the
Reaching-Out Community Services Inc. is reaching out for help. The Bensonhurst-based non-profit organization that provides social services to underprivileged families is looking for volunteers to help make its annual Christmas
Giving thanks and bringing holiday cheer. Reaching-Out Community Services is once again revving up to host its annual Operation Gobbler Giving event, during which the non-profit group will distribute turkeys
More than 800 families, hundreds more than expected, signed up to get free backpacks and school supplies for their children as part of a giveaway program sponsored by a charitable
Hundreds of Brooklyn kids whose parents are struggling financially will still be able to start school in style next month, thanks to a non-profit group that is organizing a backpack
Even though it could not put together a gala this year, due to construction on its food pantry, Reaching-Out Community Services is currently running a 50/50 raffle to raise funds for
For the eighth year in a row, Reaching-Out Community Services brought the thanks to Thanksgiving with its annual Operation Gobbler Giving turkey giveaway. Volunteers took to New Utrecht Avenue on Monday,
Reaching-Out Community Services has once again made back to school a little easier. With the help of six sponsors, the non-profit food pantry held its annual Big Backpack Giveaway on
The more that you read, the more things you will know… P.S. 186 hosted V.I.P readers, even in the snow! Indeed, some 60 guest readers participated in the event at
It’s a love-love relationship. Bensonhurst resident Sonia Valentin lauded 62nd Precinct officers at a January 8 Community Board 11 meeting – not only for helping to raise more than $2,000
The true meaning of Christmas was on display thanks to Reaching-Out Community Service’s (ROCS) ninth annual Operation Christmas Smiles, a series of events held on Saturday, December 20 and Sunday,
LIGHTING THE WAY The holidays are upon us and, here in Brooklyn, we know how to celebrate. Already, the round of tree-lightings has begun, with communities gathering together to share
Reaching-Out Community Services (RCS) is once again attempting to give back during the holidays for families in need with its annual Operation Gobbler Giver event, to be held on Monday,
Reaching-Out Community Services (RCS) is once again attempting to give back during the holidays for families in need with its annual Operation Gobbler Giver event, to be held on Monday,
Earlier this month, Diane Senerchia, executive director of Northfield Bank Foundation, presented Reaching-Out Community Services – a non-profit organization that provides assists low income individuals and families – with a
Earlier this month, Diane Senerchia, executive director of Northfield Bank Foundation, presented Reaching-Out Community Services – a non-profit organization that provides assists low income individuals and families – with a
Walking in the rain! Non-profit organization Reaching-Out Community Services hosted its sixth annual Walk Against Hunger, an event to raise awareness of those in need within the community. Boy and
Walking in the rain! Non-profit organization Reaching-Out Community Services hosted its sixth annual Walk Against Hunger, an event to raise awareness of those in need within the community. Boy and
The accomplishments of the 33 Kings of Kings County for 2014 shone even more brightly than the jewels on their golden party crowns, presented to them at the fourth annual
The accomplishments of the 33 Kings of Kings County for 2014 shone even more brightly than the jewels on their golden party crowns, presented to them at the fourth annual
Striving to help over 500 underprivileged youngsters start the 2014-2015 school year right, local food pantry Reaching-Out Community Services is looking for donations for its Big Backpack Giveaway on Thursday, August 28.
From 1 to 4 p.m., the giveaway will be held outside the organizationStriving to help over 500 underprivileged youngsters start the 2014-2015 school year right, local food pantry Reaching-Out Community Services is looking for donations for its Big Backpack Giveaway on Thursday, August 28.
From 1 to 4 p.m., the giveaway will be held outside the organizationBensonhurst-based Reaching-Out Community Services (ROCS) has been awarded $40,000 from the American Red Cross to provide bulk food services and assistance with registering for food stamps to 1,800 Sandy-affected families.
Bensonhurst-based Reaching-Out Community Services (ROCS) has been awarded $40,000 from the American Red Cross to provide bulk food services and assistance with registering for food stamps to 1,800 Sandy-affected families.
Just a couple of weeks ago, unseasonably warm weather had us feeling as if Thanksgiving were weeks away. Now, the leaves have drifted down from the trees in their spectacular
Local residents put their best feet forward in the fight against hunger on Saturday, September 28, through Reaching Out Community Services annual Walk Against Hunger.
Over 300 people gathered at 86th Street to make a journey down 13th Avenue to publicize the problem …