On August 28th, while S.O.S. Clergy Organizer Revered Jones was away on vacation, he received a text from Rev. Chris Burton, a faithful SOS Clergy member. Rev. Chris Burton was reaching out about the slashing of a 13 year old boy in front of P.S. 140 (141 Macon Street). It is also the location that […]
CONTINUE READING“Prayers up; guns down!” blared from the megaphone and the crowd of supporters at the Peace and Prayer March held by Neighbors in Action (NIA) and Save Our Streets (S.O.S) Brooklyn on Saturday, August 3, in Crown Heights. Over 130 members of the faith community, including residents and clergy leaders, walked in unison down St […]
CONTINUE READINGOn Saturday, August 17, 2019, Neighbors In Action (NIA) hosted its 9th annual Crown Heights Back to School event. This year’s “Peace and Play Street” themed event was designed by NIA’s Save Our Streets (“S.O.S.”) Staff to promote our organization’s advocacy to end gun violence, improve public health, and celebrate the return of Brooklyn’s future […]
CONTINUE READINGA major heat wave is headed to Brooklyn and beyond! We hope you’re staying safe in the sun and heat. For tips on hot weather safety, click here. As well, we’ve got a few recommendations for ways to pass the time while it’s sweltering outside. Read on for our suggestions: 6 Ways to Stay Cool During the Heat […]
CONTINUE READINGsince the last shooting
S.O.S. works hard to create safer and healthier neighborhoods and we invite you to join us in these efforts.
since the last shooting
S.O.S. works hard to create safer and healthier neighborhoods and we invite you to join us in these efforts.