On 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 READINGThe new school year started last Tuesday, and what better way to celebrate than with a block party! S.O.S. Bed-Stuy hosted “Back 2 School” on Marcy Avenue between Gates and Lexington to get the community together and excited for the new year. Kids ran from booth to booth, jumping on inflatables, getting face-painted, making crafts, […]
CONTINUE READING“Guns down, books up! Guns down, books up!” On Saturday, August 18th, Kingston Avenue rang out with messages of anti-violence at this year’s Back to School Peace and Play Street, attended by over 800 people. This year’s annual event was special because staff shared with the community that the Crown Heights Community Mediation Center will […]
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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.
