Community Corner
10 Places to Make a Donation This Weekend
These non-profits are raising money, food and clothing to give to those in need.
The holidays are a time to give thanks for what we have, and many local residents choose to show that by giving to those who lack basic necessities. If you're thinking of contributing to a local nonprofit, consider one of the following or leave a comment with a suggested nonprofit below.
Bikur Cholim of Crown Heights
Currently accepting monetary donations, Bikur Cholim of Crown Heights provides support for the needs of the medically distressed in Crown Heights and the greater Brooklyn community. They arrange transportation to and from doctors appointments and hospitals, prepare and deliver kosher meals for families of the ill, and offer financial relief. To make a donation, call (718) 773-1333 or visit www.bikurcholimch.org.
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Crown Heights Youth Collective
A long standing not-for-profit, the Crown Heights Youth Collective seeks monetary donations to offer, among other things, an outreach program, after school tutorials, and career and educational guidance to children in the community. To make a donation, call (718) 756-7600 or visit www.wix.com/miclorey/the-collective-2.
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1100 Bergen Street Community Garden
This public space provides a place for local residents to grow vegetables, host events, or use as a place of relaxation. 1100 Bergen Street; To make a donation, contact Fritz, Garden Manager at (718) 473-5895.
Child Development Support Corporation
Serving central Brooklyn for 35 years, CDSC provides a range of social services to families in the area. They seek volunteer help and monetary donations. To make a donation, call (718) 398-2050.
Brooklyn Public Library
Although the Brooklyn Public Library is one of the largest funded organizations in the city, they are one of the biggest sources of educational programming for children in Brooklyn, and seek monetary and book donations. To make a donation, call (718) 230-2100 or visit their website.
Brooklyn AIDS Task Force
This organization with a branch in Prospect Heights is the oldest and largest non-profit HIV/AIDS prevention treatment and service program in Brooklyn, and seeks monetary donations. To make a donation, call (718) 622-2910 or visit www.batf.net.
Goodwill Gospel Store
This store's mission is to, "help people earn a living, improve their lives, and strengthen their families and communities." They seek both item and monetary donations. To make a donation, call (718) 287-9001.
Heights and Hill Community Council
This group of clergy and community members is dedicated to helping older adults in the neighborhood live safely and independently in their own homes by providing direct services such as case management, transportation, and referral services. They seek volunteer help and monetary donations. To make a donation, call (718) 596-8789 or visit www.heightsandhill.org.
Books Through Bars
This organization sends free books to people in prison across the USA. Visit their website, booksthroughbarsnyc.org, to learn more.
Salvation Army Thrift Store
The Salvation Army is always in need of new and gently-used clothing and other items. To make a donation, call (718) 834-1562 or visit www.use.salvationarmy.org.
