Author Archives Crown Heights Community Mediation Center
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On Wednesday evening, September 6th, over 30 community members from S.O.S. Brooklyn, the Crown Heights Community Mediation Center, S.O.S. Clergy Action Network, YO S.O.S., Legal Hand, the Mayor’s Office to Prevent Gun Violence, the Cure Violence family and residents of the neighborhood gathered on the corner of Sterling Place and Schenectady Avenue to denounce gun violence. […]
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The Crown Heights Community Mediation Center will be launching JUSTICE COMMUNITY PLUS! Do YOU want help planning for and getting employment? Justice Community Plus connects young adults with work-readiness opportunities. Justice Community Plus provides work placement, vocational training and soft skills development, and assistance with job searches and career planning. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Ages […]
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This summer, YO S.O.S. hosted a summer leadership intensive, comprised of 24 young people. One of the projects they designed and led was an intercultural exchange titled “Unity Heals.” This project culminated in a community event which took place at Repair the World on Monday, August 14th . This event was developed by 13 of […]
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“Mental illness is not a character flaw. It’s not something a person can just simply “get over.” It’s not a person’s fault. Mental health issues can be anything from dealing with particularly stressful periods to something more serious like depression or schizophrenia.”– Ms. Fran This summer, YO S.O.S. led a 6-week youth leadership program with […]
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We are saddened to report there has been a shooting in the S.O.S. Bed-Stuy target area. On August 14th, a 70-year-old man was shot on the corner of Gates Ave and Throop Ave. Stand up against gun violence and join us for a Shooting Response. A shooting response is a peaceful gathering where a shooting incident took […]
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On Saturday, July 22nd, 9 S.O.S. Crown Heights participants participated in a bowling outing at BowlMor in Times Square. This was a new experience, as all participants had never bowled at such a bowling venue. A fun time was had all around!
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On Sunday, July 9th, the Crown Heights Community Mediation Center took part in Project Care’s second annual One Crown Heights Festival at Brower Park. The festival works to build and foster community relationships within the neighborhood through art, music, and games. Over 3,500 people showed up to the Brooklyn Children’s Museum and Brower Park to […]
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On Wednesday afternoon, just prior to receiving Proclamations from the New York City Council, Amy Ellenbogen, Project Director of the Crown Heights Community Mediation Center, shared this message with the community: “Today, I saw our program managers save a man’s life. They were incredible. On the way to receive a proclamation from City Council for the […]
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Medicare Part D Open Enrollment Workshop and Counselling
S.O.S. Fish Fry
S.O.S. Crown Heights Volunteer Training
Youth Night at the Mediation Center!
Advance Directives Workshop
S.O.S. Crown Heights
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.
S.O.S. Bed-Stuy
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.
