S.O.S. Bed-Stuy Archives
-
On the evening of Wednesday, June 1, the Crown Heights Community Mediation Center hosted the first of a two-part dinner series to discuss issues pertaining to the intersections between domestic/intimate partner violence and community gun violence. This dinner brought together individuals from a diverse set of professional backgrounds, who usually work in silos, to think about […]
CONTINUE READING -
We are excited to announce the dates for our annual Kingston Avenue Festival and Bed-Stuy Summer Kickoff as part of our annual Arts to End Violence program! Kingston Avenue Festival Saturday May 14 1PM-5PM Kingston Avenue between Bergen Street and Pacific Street Bedford-Stuyvesant Summer Kick-Off Saturday June 11 11AM-7PM Lafayette Avenue between Marcy Avenue and Tompkins Avenue At […]
CONTINUE READING -
On Wednesday April 20, the Mediation Center hosted a Celebratory Breakfast to welcome Juan Ramos, former Program Manager of S.O.S. Bed-Stuy, as our new Deputy Director! Aside from his experience leading the Bed-Stuy team, he also comes to us with a wealth of knowledge around community organizing, domestic violence, and working with young people who are gang-involved. He […]
CONTINUE READING -
Dear Supporter, If you are reading this post, you probably already know a lot about what we do at S.O.S. and the Mediation Center. You might follow us on social media, know our staff, attend our events, volunteer, or just stop by the office from time to time. You believe in our mission to reduce […]
CONTINUE READING -
On Friday December 18, more than 40 community members, S.O.S. volunteers, YO S.O.S. participants, and staff gathered at the Mediation Center for the annual S.O.S. Holiday Party. The party was an opportunity for people to enjoy good food and music together. Children played pin the carrot on the snowman and gathered at the craft […]
CONTINUE READING -
S.O.S. works to reduce shootings and killings and to build safer neighborhoods. Whenever there is a shooting in the S.O.S. target area, the team responds by organizing a Shooting Response. On Thursday December 10th, roughly 30 people gathered at the corner of Gates Avenue and Marcus Garvey Boulevard to rally in response to a shooting that […]
CONTINUE READING -
Happy Giving Tuesday! Meet Robert, one of the young people interning with S.O.S. and the Mediation Center. Robert comes to the Mediation Center for many things – to take part in our anti-violence campaigns, to participate in community building events, to receive employment assistance and college planning help, and for a safe space to spend […]
CONTINUE READING -
On Thursday, September 17th, over 300 people gathered on Kingston Ave and Eastern Parkway to march for peace. The “Peace Over Violence” march was organized by S.O.S. Brooklyn in collaboration with the Office of Council Member Laurie Cumbo and the Office of Brooklyn Borough President, Eric Adams in conjunction with numerous local officials, faith-based leaders, and […]
CONTINUE READING -
In the wake of a number of recent shootings and stabbings in Central Brooklyn, S.O.S. is joining together with other community leaders, neighbors, and organizations to rally for a more peaceful, safe neighborhoods. Please join us for a vigil on Thursday September 9th and a march on Saturday the 19th. See flyers below for more information.
CONTINUE READING -
On September 2nd, staff and volunteers with S.O.S. Bed-Stuy gathered in Von King Park to distribute hundreds of backpacks to local children and families. Each backpack was filled with school supplies and S.O.S. materials promoting our anti-violence messages. Additional organizations joined S.O.S. to table with resources and food and music completed the event, making it […]
CONTINUE READING
Events Calendar
| M | T | W | T | F | S | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
28
|
29
|
30
|
31
|
2
|
3
|
|
|
4
|
5
|
6
|
7
|
8
|
10
|
|
|
11
|
12
|
16
|
17
|
|||
|
19
|
22
|
23
|
24
|
|||
|
25
|
26
|
28
|
29
|
30
|
1
|
|
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.
