The S.O.S. Bed-Stuy team has been busy! Not only have they been interrupting violence and preventing shootings in the catchment—they’ve also worked to spread Neighbors in Action’s mission of safety, healing, helping, investing in youth, and organizing in Bed-Stuy and beyond. Read on to see what they’ve been up to! On January 30th, the team […]
CONTINUE READINGDuring the second week of March, S.O.S. Brooklyn responded to two different non-fatal shootings in Crown Heights and Bed-Stuy. The S.O.S. Outreach Team and Neighbors in Action staff were joined by community members as well as staff members from other nearby Cure Violence sites, G.M.A.C.C. and Brownsville In, Violence Out (BIVO). The anti-gun violence group, […]
CONTINUE READINGYesterday, the youth organizers from YO S.O.S held a flashmob and speak out against violence. They gathered in Bed-Stuy and staged a fake fight which they then interrupted with a dance, followed by a rap and then closing remarks. Youth held anti-violence signs and banners documented the event on social and by filming, and passed […]
CONTINUE READINGOn February 13th, we hosted our 6th annual career night at Repair the World. It was a powerful event with a panel of fourteen professionals who brought great energy, interest and enthusiasm while sharing their career choices with youth from all over Brooklyn. Specifically, our career panel included a doctor, registered nurse, activist, actor, architect, […]
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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.
