During the evening of Monday, April 8th, 2019, a teenage black man, only 19 years old, was non-fatally shot in the leg at 1213 Prospect Place. Two days later on April 10th, S.O.S. Crown Heights gathered at the site for a shooting response. That Wednesday afternoon was a sunny day, and many young people were […]
CONTINUE READINGApril is National Volunteer Month, and we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to feature some of our stellar volunteers that help make our neighborhoods healthier and safer. Throughout the month we’ll feature different volunteers on our blog, so make sure to check back in right here. And for our first week: meet Sidonie! Sidonie has […]
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 […]
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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.
