Red Hook Non Profits

Arts, Community Organizations, Red Hook Non Profits

Mark your calendars for DTE’s annual extravaganza, by Nathan Weiser

Dance Theatre Etcetera (DTE), which is at 480 Van Brunt Street, will have their 24th annual “Red Hook Fest: We Push Forward” event on Friday June 9 and Saturday June 10. It is a two day festival that will feature live music and dance on the Brooklyn waterfront in Red Hook. According to Heather Harvey, who is the Marketing Associate […]

Community Organizations, Red Hook Non Profits

Increased WIFI access planned for Red Hook, by Nathan Weiser

Interested businesses in Red Hook will soon have more WIFI connectivity as a result of a grant from the Economic Development Corporation (EDC), given to Red Hook Initiative (RHI). RHI is now in the process of finding businesses that are interested in the Red Hook WIFI Project. “We submitted a proposal about our WIFI program, and as a result, we […]

Coffey Park, Community Organizations, Red Hook Justice Center, Red Hook Non Profits

March teaches Red Hook kids about MLK’s legacy, by Noah Phillips

“Intelligence plus character—that is the goal of true education.” – Martin Luther King Jr. Ayden, 7, doesn’t know too much about Martin Luther King Jr. He thinks King’s iconic “I have a dream” speech is “long and boring,” and he was “pretty sure” it happened in 1998. But he knows the important stuff. “He made black people and white people […]

Community Organizations, Holidays, Red Hook Non Profits

Christmas Joy at Rec and Miccio Centers, by Nathan Weiser

  The Sol Goldman Red Hook Recreation Center as well as the Miccio Community Center hosted holiday themed events to give back to Red Hook kids on Saturday, December 17. Flyers throughout various neighborhood buildings advertised the events. Approximately one hundred children came to play and receive presents. The beginning of the celebration had games for the kids, which were […]

Court System, Crime, Red Hook Justice Center, Red Hook Non Profits

Three Red Hook non-profits are finalists in inaugural SPARK prize, by Red Hook Star-Revue staff

Twenty SPARK Prize finalists have been chosen among a pool of 150 applicants. Seventeen ae Brooklyn-based organizations, including three from Red Hook: Dance Theater Etcetera (DTE); Red Hook Initiative (RHI); and the Red Hook Community Justice Center (RHCJC). The SPARK Prize of $100,000 will be awarded to five of the chosen finalists from the Brooklyn Community Foundation (BCF). They have […]

Red Hook Library, Red Hook Non Profits, Sandy Related

Civic Association holds a big September meeting, by George Fiala

The Red Hook Civic Association drew a larger crowd and had a larger agenda than many of the earlier meetings this year. The September meeting was held in the PS 15 auditorium and president John McGettrick held sway over a number of local topics. He began with a tirade against city and state government as even more money has been […]

Red Hook Non Profits

Battle of the Decades at Cora’s Red Hook Prom, by Mary Staub

The battle of the decades is coming to Red Hook the first Saturday in May. On May 7th, Cora Dance will throw their 4th Annual Red Hook Prom. Adults can dance the night away until 11 pm, whilst supporting Cora’s pay-what-you-can youth programs, which aim to make dance and artistic expression available and accessible to all. The group’s overall mission is to use […]

Carlos Menchaca, NYCHA, Red Hook Non Profits

Forest City Ratner comes to Red Hook for some good publicity, by George Fiala

Rebuilding Together, a large national non-profit organization founded in 1999, came to Red Hook after Hurricane Sandy and set up shop at 285 Van Brunt Street, taking over the office abandoned by Max Pollack Insurance. They have stayed, making it their NYC headquarters. Their mission, as stated on their 990 tax form, is to “bring volunteers and communities together to […]

Red Hook Non Profits

Fundraiser for the Red Hook Volunteers

This is a public service announcement: RED HOOK VOLUNTEERS have been helping the Red Hook Brooklyn community since Superstorm Sandy hit. They are a continuing source of help, care and kindness since 2012, but need some help of their own!! Come help the Red Hook Volunteers keep their doors open!! We will do this by PARTYING! Music, food, drinking, and the best […]