Neighbors in Action is organizing some awesome events to kick off the start of summer in Crown Heights and Bed-Stuy! Join us for one or all of these special annual events. Looking to become involved? Come to our volunteer orientation on May 16th! May 8: YO S.O.S. Media Arts Showcase at 6 pm at Brooklyn Children’s […]
CONTINUE READINGOn Thursday, May 24th, the sidewalk of St. Johns Place was filled with lively music, art, and food as Crown Heights Community Mediation Center celebrated the 8th annual Arts to End Violence gallery opening. The gallery space, generously donated by Ron Taylor, was hung with vivid art created by community members of all ages and […]
CONTINUE READINGCrown Heights Community Mediation Center Kicks of The 8th Annual Arts to End Violence Festival Contact: Heather Day, Director of Youth Programs: 646.789.1201 Edward McWilliams, Youth Programs Coordinator: 646.975.1440 Email: yosos@crownheights.org Arts to End Violence is the Mediation Center’s annual celebration of local talent, neighborhood pride, and community building. We believe in the power […]
CONTINUE READINGAt this year’s Arts to End Violence Gallery Opening, we asked judges from throughout the community to select the pieces by youth artists that they felt best demonstrated the most powerful messaging, inspirational personal statements, aesthetics, and creativity. Congratulations to the following artists, whose work stood out to our judges! Michael Afriyie – First Prize Alyssa Garcia – Second Prize Wilha […]
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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.