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In August, the Brooklyn Community Foundation officially launched a three year $750,000 action plan to help three distinct Brooklyn communities in their efforts to meet environmental goals. Restoration is proud to be one of the lucky organizations. Click here to read more from Brooklyn Community Foundation Holiday 2011 newsletter!

Photography by Laylah Amatullah Barrayn Skylight Gallery 1368 Fulton Street between Brooklyn and New York Avenues Brooklyn, New York 11216 Opening Reception: December 1st, 2011 - 6 to 9pm On View: December 1, 2011 - March 31, 2012 Brooklyn, New York - "Citing Roy DeCarava, Renee Cox and Annie Leibovitz as influences, Brooklyn photographer Laylah Amatullah

Dear Friends, As many of you already know, Restoration has its first ever team in the ING NYC Marathon. Team Restoration consists of nine phenomenal men and women from Brooklyn and beyond who care deeply about Restoration and community development. We hope that you will consider supporting our team by making a donation and/or by coming out on November 6. To view the race route and Restoration cheering sections, click here! We are looking to assemble family, friends and supporters of the Team...

Food is not just a commodity, it nourishes our bodies, our families and our community, but too many people are not able to make the right choices when it comes to eating healthy. This is especially true in Bedford-Stuyvesant where nearly 15% of residents suffer from diabetes and 27% of adults are obese, higher then the average citywide data of: 12.5% diabetes and 23% obesity rates as researched by the New York City Department of Health (NYC DOH).

FOR PLANNING PURPOSES October 7, 2011 Click here for pictures FIFTH ANNUAL RESTORATION ROCKS KICKS OFF MOS DEF WITH BROOKLYN PHIL, IDLE WARSHIP AND PHAROAHE MONCH AND MORE Event:

For More Information Contact: Tracey Capers, 718-636-6906 For Immediate Release BED STUY AWAITS 7th ANNUAL BED STUY ALIVE: October 8 – October 15 The 7th Annual Bed Stuy Alive! will take place from October 8th through October 15th, celebrating the rich history and diversity of the Bedford Stuyvesant community. This year’s theme is Live Healthy, Live Well, Live Green and will include green demonstrations and free health screenings.

On Thursday, July 21, 2011 Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation held its first Customer Service training that provided participants with a full understanding of what constitutes excellent customer service. During the training students were introduced to the “back stage” and “front stage” of a business. It helps employees understand the roles, functions and responsibilities of each individual in the company so they can assist in the effective and efficient...

On July 20th, Restoration held a graduation for its most recent cycle of Green Construction. To date, 52 men and women have graduated from the course, which provides 12 weeks of coursework in Construction and Weatherization, focusing on construction skills, concepts and practice of energy efficiency, airsealing, insulation and other techniques for managing air flow and moisture control in residential buildings. Nick Pomo, a graduate from Restoration’s first class addressed the graduates.

Bed Stuy welcomes its newest hot spot, the Vodou Bar. Entrepreneur and owner of Dahlia’s Café Daphnee Surpris celebrated the grand opening of her new venue on May 5. The event entitled, "The Initiation." featured a live jazz performance by renowned artists Arthur Kell and Jamie Foxwill and included complimentary hors d’oeuvres, desserts provided. Conveniently located on 95 Halsey Street between Nostrand Ave & Marcy Ave.