On 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 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 READINGIn the early morning hours of Wednesday, September 5th, a 24-year-old black man was non-fatally shot multiple times. The following Friday, as he was fighting for his life in the hospital, the community stood at the site of his shooting, 1292 St. John’s Place. “We’ve come too far to go back!” chanted Derick Scott of […]
CONTINUE READINGWe are saddened to report that there unfortunately was a shooting in the Save Our Streets Catchment area this weekend. We are asking that you come stand with us for our Shooting Response, tomorrow (Tuesday 4/10) at 5:30pm at 406 Madison Ave (between Tompkins and Throop). We ask that if you can, you stand with […]
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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.
