Posts by Karen Alessi
We Are a Spark Prize Finalist!
Congratulations to all of the finalists. To learn more about the Spark Prize and see a list of all 20 finalists, check out the Spark Prize blog from Brooklyn Community Foundation.
Read MoreDonor Day!
Saturday, October 1st, was UCC’s first Donor Appreciation Day. Donors to UCC were invited to join us for a celebratory lunch on our Youth Farm, prepared by Board Vice President and former East New York Farms! intern, Warren Ottey. Lunch showcased some of the beautiful vegetables our farm has to offer, while peer educators from…
Read MoreTeam Protecting The East Performs At BMS
We are a team of many talents. In addition to dabbling in spoken word and poetry, we are now actors and actresses! This week, Protecting The East performers went to Brownsville Multi-Service Family Health Center to put on a PTE original skit promoting HIV testing for World AIDS Day. Our short piece, “Got My Back”,…
Read More60 For 60: Become A UCC Monthly Sustainer!
On October 18th, UCC will celebrate 60 years of working for a stronger East New York. We are incredibly proud that we have been able to sustain our work for 60 years, and grateful for the support of the community that has made this possible. We need your continued support to guarantee that our work…
Read MoreUnited Community Centers 60th Anniversary
On Saturday, October 18th, from 6-10PM, members of the UCC community from all generations are invited to join us here at the center (613 New Lots Avenue) to celebrate 60 years of working for a stronger East New York. We’ll have affordable food and drinks that celebrate the cultural diversity of our neighborhood, a dance…
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