anti-gun violence Archives
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Brooklyn Deep is looking for Crown Heights residents who have had experiences with issues of policing in Crown Heights and are interested in sharing their perspectives through the telling of their individual oral histories. They are collecting histories across generational, racial, faith-based and sexual identity backgrounds and from all geographic sections of the Crown Heights community. […]
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On January 6th, S.O.S. Crown Heights hosted a candle vigil and balloon release in honor of community member Ernest “EJ” Sene who was killed by gun violence one year ago on January 6th, 2016. 75 community members were present at the vigil to remember EJ, family members and friends spoke a few words in honor […]
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Join S.O.S. Bed-Stuy and Repair The World for MLK Community Canvassing! Volunteers will be canvassing in the Bed-Stuy community to promote a visible and public message against gun violence, encouraging local voices to articulate that shooting is an unacceptable behavior. Volunteers must be 18 or older. RSVP here Date: 1/13/2017 Time: 1pm – 4pm Location: 677 Lafayette […]
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In 2016, the Mediation Center served an unprecedented number of Brooklynites. Check out some of our accomplishments in this infographic.
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Calling all local artists! Steppers, singers, rappers, spoken word artists, dancers, poets, and more– we’re looking for original pieces with an anti-violence message. Think you’ve got what it takes? Come audition at one of our 3 monthly casting calls! January 25th, February 23rd and March 4th from 5:30-7:30 at 256 Kingston Ave. Please email kupetza@crownheights.org […]
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Calling all S.O.S. Brooklyn volunteers! Community members from Crown Heights and Bed-Stuy, join us on Saturday, November 19th from 12-2pm at 256 Kingston Ave for our volunteer information session. Learn about our program, meet our team, and find out how you can be involved as a volunteer. Now more than ever it is important to […]
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Brooklyn’s Barclays Center opened its doors for Power 105.1’s annual Powerhouse concert on Thursday October 27th. While fans filed into the venue anticipating a night of memorable performances from the already-impressive bill, it was the unforeseen guest cameos that shattered show-goer’s expectations. Four Save Our Streets participants were able to be among the fans and performers on Thursday night, as […]
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We are saddened to report a double shooting last night in the Bed-Stuy target area. Join us for a Shooting Response 11/1 @ 290 Lexington Ave at 6pm. #StopShootingStartLiving
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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.
