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BACK 2 SCHOOL Drives 2017


We need your help for school children to start the school year equipped to succeed! We want students who are in need of supplies to benefit from this event in order to be successful this upcoming school year. We welcome other non-profit organizations and volunteers to help reach those students who need some extra support. Donations are also being accepted. CHECK OUT THE UPCOMING DRIVES:

AUGUST 20TH:

Brooklyn Multi Service Community Center is a part if a #collectivefocus school drive hosted by DJ Self & GWININ Entertainment , ​in conjunction with Laurén Media Group, 500 Men Making a Difference and Peace 4 Peace present, that will be held on August 20, 2017 in Bedford Stuyvesant at Herbert Von King Park.

#GwininGives Inaugural Back2School event will be held on August 20th at Herbert Von King Park in Brooklyn!!!

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This event will be a day of fun, food, and memories!! My friends and I want to make this a memorable B2S event for the youth. #ItTakesAVillage

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If you're an influencer, brand, or organization interested in donating items or participating, please contact @laurenmediagroup or visit gwiningives.org

AUGUST 26th

On Saturday, August 26th we host a school drive in East New York's Gershwin Park on Linden Blvd and Vermont Street. Because our main service neighborhoods are East New York, Brownsville & Bushwick we must make sure they are taken care of.

DONATIONS

Monetary Donations can be made here: Make a Donation or via cash, certified bank check, or money order at the location below.

We will be accepting school supply donations at 1660 E New York Ave Ste 210 Brooklyn NY 11212. Please call (347)694-5654 or (929)353-6722 to schedule a drop off. You can also donate on our website at http://www.bkmscc.org TO COLLABORATE We are looking for leaders, activist, companies, and organizations interested in partnerships for the school drive. To collaborate on AUGUST 20 in Bedstuy please contact @laurenmediagroup on Instagram or visit gwiningives.org. Let them know BkMSCC sent you. For AUGUST 26TH in East New York, Email BrooklynMSCC@gmail.com . Whether you have the resources or time to contribute or collaborate , I hope to see you and your family at the upcoming events. I have attached flyers for your reference as well. Please share with those you know.

 
 
 

Q and A with Residents & Business Owners of East New York


On July 12, 2017, the SYEP workers went around East New York and interviewed business owners and locals in East New York about their thoughts on the community.  

1) What is your name, age and occupation?

  • Marcy, age 25, manager of Wicked Threadz Hair Salon. 

  • Charlotte Richardson, age 54, works for foster care. 

  • Lamont White, age 48, owner of El & Johns Barber Shop. 

2) What's your opinion of your neighborhood? What should we fix? 

Marcy: I've lived in East New York all my life. I think the neighborhood has gotten better compared to... maybe 10 years ago. But it does need more work. 

Charlotte: East New York is up and coming now. The neighborhood is much better due to the increase of working class people that have arrived in the last two years. I think there should be more programs for the youth to get involved in and a park for New Lots and Wyona St. 

Lamont: I've lived in East New York for over 45 years and I've seen the area change from a lot of different dynamics. I think it's a good place to live in right now because of the diverse people moving in after gentrification, but if we had to fix something, it should be the subway lines and more interaction with the youth. 

3) Do you contribute to your neighborhood? Do you feel that you're an asset to the community?  

Marcy: I contribute to my neighborhood by participating in a Back to School Drive. We give out free school supplies, food and beverages. 

Charlotte: I contribute to my community by working for foster care. 

Lamont: Every year for the past 15 years, I like to host a Father's Day gathering where people donate, give food and interact with kids. It's really fun. I also do a food service job to give back to the community.  

Marcy, manager of Wicked Threadz Hair Salon.

Lamont White, hosting a food drive.

Lamont White, owner of El and Johns Barber Shop.

 
 
 
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