Brooklyn Org announced a release of $1.8 million in grants aimed at supporting immigrant communities through 17 nonprofit organizations in the borough. Many of these organizations operate with annual budgets under $2 million, emphasizing a grassroots approach in fund allocation. Dr. Jocelynne Rainey highlighted that the grants reflect a community-driven decision-making process. One executive director underscored the pressing need for support, particularly for vulnerable groups facing threats of deportation, and stressed how the funding will enhance their capacity to provide trauma-informed care and organize within the community.
This grant from Brooklyn Org comes at a critical time as we work to ensure Brooklyn's Haitian community members know their rights and can defend themselves and their loved ones against increasing surveillance and deportation threats.
Brooklyn Org grants are community-funded and community-decided, reflecting the breadth of needs of Brooklyn communities in this moment, with a particular focus on serving our immigrant neighbors.
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