On March 28th, a group of S.O.S. staff and participants attended the “Take It to the Top” Mixed Martial Arts event at Pacplex Sports Complex. Hosted by Phillip Legrand, the event included five matches as well as half time entertainment. S.O.S. was there to enjoy the show and to spread the word about our gun […]
CONTINUE READINGWe are thrilled to announce the agenda for this year’s PAVING THE WAY conference, hosted by the Crown Heights Community Mediation Center, Common Justice, and Achievement First Brooklyn High School. The day will focus on addressing the needs of young men of color who have been harmed by violence, as well as on promising strategies […]
CONTINUE READINGDo you care for a child aged 5 or younger? The NYC Health Department offers free support groups to help parents and caregivers understand and respond to their child’s feelings and behaviors. MetroCards, refreshments and child care are provided at each group meeting. Dates: Every Tuesday from April 14 to June 9 Every Wednesday from April 15 to […]
CONTINUE READINGOn Thursday, March 26 the Mediation Center partnered with the American-Italian Cancer Foundation to host a free breast cancer screening program. Over 20 women received services from gracious volunteers, who even provided childcare for women with small children. For some, it was the first mammogram they had received in several years due to lack of health […]
CONTINUE READINGIn collaboration with Project CARE, the Offices of Council Members Darlene Mealy, Robert Cornegy, and Laurie Cumbo, and Senator Jesse Hamilton, the Mediation Center participated in an evening of community celebration at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum on March 25. To honor Women’s History Month, neighbors gathered to enjoy soul food and kosher sushi, as well […]
CONTINUE READINGJoin us tonight at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum (145 Brooklyn Avenue) for an event honoring the Mediation Center and a number of other local organizations. RSVP here: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/celebrating-women-diversity-tickets-16016674304?aff=efbevent
CONTINUE READINGDo you have something to say about violence, safety, or community building? Say it through art! We are now collecting submissions for the Arts to End Violence 2015 Gallery Show! All 2D work will be considered, but we ask that artists do not include realistic portrayals of firearms in their work. Full submission guidelines can […]
CONTINUE READINGOn Wednesday, March 11, S.O.S. and Brownsville Community Justice Center staff accompanied a group of young people to to A10 Championship Tournament at the Barclay’s Center. They saw a game between Fordham and George Mason, and a second game between Duquesne and St. Louis. Some of these young people are part of a new initiative called Justice […]
CONTINUE READINGOn March 11, 2015, DNAinfo Bedford-Stuyvesant published a feature article about the work of Save Our Streets Bed-Stuy and Program Manager Juan Ramos. The article focused on how the new organization has already impacted the community through the implementation of credible messengers, employment services, legal services, and community building. Brooklyn native Juan Ramos received a second chance […]
CONTINUE READINGOn March 4, 2015, Atlanta-based publication, Juvenile Justice Information Exchange published an article profiling Men’s Empowerment Coordinator Kenton Kirby and the Make It Happen program and highlighting the achievements of the group’s participants. The article specifically features John Sadler, a Make It Happen alum and Mediation Center volunteer. Sadler turned up the music in his headphones, and ducked his head under his […]
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