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 READING“S.O.S. isn’t speaking from up in the balcony…. No, you are down on the floor with us. So that impacts me in a different way.” – WaSun Wilson As we at Neighbors in Action reflect on the past year, we are continually inspired by the young people we get to work with on a daily […]
CONTINUE READINGDear Good People, Neighbors in Action works to create communities where violence is neither needed nor wanted, neighbors have increased autonomy and decision-making capabilities, and the people who want to lead have the skills to do so. This year was a hugely significant year as we shed our twenty-year-old name, the Crown Heights Community Mediation Center, […]
CONTINUE READINGIn the midst of massive public outcry against gun violence after Parkland, Florida shooting, YO S.O.S. would like to thank funders who recognize 1) the opportunity for building multiracial alliances across class, and 2) energy must be translated into more resources for youth on the frontlines. In particular, we want to recognize the Funder’s Collaborative on […]
CONTINUE READINGsince 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.