On Friday, October 5th, two Neighbors in Action staff members, Anthony Collins and Rahson Johnson, led a workshop at the Columbia University Medical Center. This was to contribute to a week-long Gun Violence Awareness Week organized by the University, which included activities, panel discussions and guest speakers. The event attracted a diverse group of individuals […]
CONTINUE READINGOn Sunday, September 16th, a 56 year-old black woman was non-fatally shot in the abdomen. The following Wednesday, S.O.S. Crown Heights organized a shooting response at the site of the incident; 229 Albany Avenue. A significant number of people came to show their support by holding posters, handing out palmcards, and giving their presence to […]
CONTINUE READINGThe Crown Heights Community Mediation Center will be launching JUSTICE COMMUNITY PLUS! Do YOU want help planning for and getting employment? Justice Community Plus connects young adults with work-readiness opportunities. Justice Community Plus provides work placement, vocational training and soft skills development, and assistance with job searches and career planning. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Ages […]
CONTINUE READINGBelow is a guest post from one of our newest supporters from the inside, Javier Card. “Greetings to S.O.S. family: My name is Javier Card and I am currently incarcerated at Green Haven Correctional Facility in New York State. I have been in Federal and State prisons for the past 26 years. I came to […]
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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.
