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News

Help Jennifer!

Jennifer Jones Austin is 41, a Brooklyn native, a wife and mother of two children, ages 12 and 7. Jennifer has dedicated her life to public service as a civil rights lawyer and advocate for the homeless and as an executive of the United Way of New York City.

The Black Alumni of Pratt Spreads Holiday Cheer

The Black Alumni of Pratt (BAP), in celebration of their 20th Anniversary, spread holiday cheer to those less fortunate. Lead by the President of BAP, Dwight Johnson, with the assistance of alumni Dixie Estes, Michael McCaw and Larry Provette, BAP visited organizations that work closely with those in need. After long, careful consideration,

To the Haitian Community

The board of directors and staff of BSRC wish to extend their heartfelt sorrow and dismay to the members of the Haitian community of New York City. We ask our online community to consider available options in supporting emergency relief and recovery efforts to help those people affected by the earthquake in Haiti.

Chase Champions Communities

In November, JP Morgan Chase executives presented Restoration President Colvin Grannum with a check for $175,000 to provide critical seed money as Restoration pursues three key initiatives in the year ahead.

CIBS NEWSLETTER

What if one strategy could create jobs, bring federal and state money into Bedford-Stuyvesant, lower residents’ housing costs, enhance housing quality and comfort, improve public health and engage residents to improve their environment?

Events

Live to Change Something through Art

Now – February 28, 2010
Gallery Hours: Wed-Fri 11AM- 6PM, Sat 1PM-6PM

Restoration’s Center for Arts and Culture - Skylight Gallery is pleased to present "Live to Change Something Through Art" in partnership with Coup d’etat Arts Collective. "Live to Change Something Through Art" features work that is reflective of the current Brooklyn arts movement, and underscores

January 5, 2010- February 13, 2010

Early Registration Begins Tuesday, January 5, 2010. All Students (ages 5 - 17 years old).

2010 Black History Month Celebration

Wednesday, February 24, 2010
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce invites you to its annual 2010 Black History Month Celebration.

February 27, 2010
3PM to 5PM

African Dance - Brooklyn Style

Sunday, February 28, 2010, 2PM - 5PM

Black Brooklyn Renaissance kicks off with a dance extravaganza highlighting the influence of African dance on traditional, modern and post-modern dancers

About Restoration

Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation, the nation's first community development corporation, partners with residents and business to improve the quality of life of Central Brooklyn by fostering economic self sufficiency, enhancing family stability and growth, promoting the arts and culture and transforming the neighborhood into a safe, vibrant place to live, work and visit.

A 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, Restoration is a dynamic institution that creates significant, sustainable and demonstrable impact in improving the well being of local residents and business.

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