Neighbors in Action (NIA) is delighted to share that we received two $50,000 awards from New York State from the Vital Brooklyn initiative to support youth programming in Bed-Stuy and Crown Heights! Vital Brooklyn is a New York State initiative that invests in community development and wellbeing in Central Brooklyn across eight sectors, including Education, […]
CONTINUE READINGOn Thursday February 28th, a group of about fifty community members of all ages joined us for Neighbors in Action’s 2nd annual Black History Month event. The night was organized by team members from S.O.S and Youth Programs. The space was filled with young people creating art pieces based on famous African American art and […]
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, […]
CONTINUE READING
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.
