Neighbors in Action (NIA) and Save our Streets (SOS) Brooklyn conducted a Peace March through Bed-Stuy on Saturday, June 29, to close out National Gun Violence Awareness month and mark the beginning of its “Summer of Safety.” With a recent uptick in shootings in both Crown Heights and Bed-Stuy, over 80 community residents, faith leaders, […]
CONTINUE READINGShortly after midnight on Thursday, June 6th, a 31 year-old black man was shot in the chest in the S.O.S. Bed-Stuy catchment area. This gun-violence struck in a communal area of 380 Lexington Ave, during a time when most feel safe and secure in their homes. Luckily, the victim has pulled through, but the incident […]
CONTINUE READINGOn Thursday May 23rd Neighbors In Action held our 9th annual Arts to End Violence gallery opening where over 100 community members, elected officials, friends, families, and neighbors came together to appreciate the anti-violence inspired art, share food, and enjoy live music from Reverend Ken Bogan’s jazz band. The many works of art presented at […]
CONTINUE READINGOn June 1st, Neighbors in Action (NIA) and Save our Streets (S.O.S.) Bed-Stuy celebrated the Bed-Stuy Summer Kick-off on Marcy between Lexington and Gates Avenues. The event was attended by community members who enjoyed a day of family fun, good music, and safe streets. More than 25 community-based organizations, city agencies, and even members of […]
CONTINUE READING
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.
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.
