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Brooklyn For Peace is a network of Brooklyn residents — parents, neighbors, and educators — alarmed by the growing militarism of our society and its effect on our lives and our children's future.

We seek to inform ourselves and our community about issues of war and peace and to enable ourselves to respond effectively. We hope to give our children a role model of active response to problems which easily lead to hopelessness, cynicism, and despair.

You can find out more about what we have done so far from our website http://brooklynpeace.org/. Or you can call our office at 718-624-5921

South Brooklyn Legal Services
Mission: to seek equal justice for low-income people in Brooklyn by providing a broad range of legal advocacy and information. In pursuing this goal, we try to work respectfully with individual clients and client groups to identify and address their legal needs, to help empower poor people to identify and defeat the causes and effects of poverty in their communities, to focus on matters that will have the greatest impact for low-income people, and to work cooperatively with the private bar and with other agencies and organizations serving poor people.
www.SBLS.org

Project Enterprise
Provides technical assistance, peer support, and business loans starting at $750 and increasing in steps to $12,000, to low-income New Yorkers who lack adequate access to business financing. PE's mission is to assist low-income entrepreneurs to increase their incomes, develop successful businesses, and build their assets, thereby creating jobs for themselves and their neighbors, and lifting the standard of living for themselves, their families, and their communities.
www.projectenterprise.org

Central Brooklyn Office:
1360 Fulton Street, Suite 515
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 783-4079

East New York Office:
330 Hinsdale Street
Brooklyn, NY 11207
(718) 485-6891

Metropolitan Council on Housing
339 Lafayette Street #301
New York, NY 10012
(212) 979-6238
www.metcouncil.net

A membership organization dedicated to preserving and expanding New York City’s supply of decent, affordable housing. Most New Yorkers live in rented apartments—almost all low, moderate, and middle-income people in New York rent their homes—and over 1 million of those apartments are covered by rent regulations. Met Council focuses on preserving rental housing and strengthening tenants’ rights.

The Day Care Council of New York
A diverse membership organization of child care and family service providers, consumers and advocates. The Council's mission is to seek support for and to assist in the development of quality child and family care services. The organization works with its members to maintain high standards of early childhood developmental, educational and social services.
www.dccnyinc.org

Resources for Children with Special Needs
An independent, not-for-profit organization that provides information and referral, case management and support, individual and systemic advocacy, parent and professional training, library and information services to New York City parents and caregivers of children with disabilities and special needs and to the professionals who work with them.
116 E. 16th St., 5th Floor
New York, NY 10003
Phone: (212) 677-4650
FAX: (212) 254-4070
info@resourcesnyc.org
www.ResourcesNYC.org

The Salvation Army
Local Thrift Stores & Community Centers
General info:
www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/www_usn_2.nsf

Adoptive Parents Committee, Inc.
A non-profit parent support group comprised of volunteers dedicated to improving all aspects of adoption and interim (foster) care. APC, the oldest adoptive parent group in North America, was formed in 1955 by a small group of people who shared their adoptive experiences. Today, there are more than 2,600 member families who belong to one of APC's four chapters: Long Island, New York City, New Jersey and Hudson Region.Please visit www.adoptiveparents.org, call 917-432-0234 or Email:
APCconf2004@aol.com.

NYC Baby Safe Haven Project
God forbid you should have to make such a decision, but if you decide you must abandon your newborn, New York State Law provides a safe haven for your child with no questions asked; no fear of prosecution. As close as your nearest fire station in many cases....

Adminstration For Children's Services
www.ci.nyc.ny.us/html/acs/home.html
Phone: 877 796 HOPE

Advocates for Children of New York
(212) 947 9779

Citizens' Committee for Children of New York, Inc.
105 East 22 Street
New York, NY 10010
phone: (212) 673-1800
fax: (212) 979-5063
e-mail: info@kfny.org
www.cccnewyork.org/

Leadership on behalf of New York City's Children and families requires careful planning, innovative thinking, and strategic action -- all of which CCC does and more. CCC's programs combine the best features of public policy advocacy with a long tradition of citizen activism.

The Fresh Air Fund
633 Third Avenue, 14th Floor
New York, NY 10017
Phone: (800) 367-0003
E-Mail: f freshair@freshair.org
www.freshair.org

Since 1877, more than 1.7 million of New York City's neediest children have benefited from free summer vacations away from the city streets through The Fresh Air Fund. In addition to sending children on visits with volunteer host families through the Friendly Town program, The Fund operates five camps in upstate New York. The Fund also has a year-round Career Awareness Program that challenges inner-city youth with a career-oriented learning curriculum and innovative computer programs.

Safe Horizon
2 Lafayette Street New York, NY 10007
212- 577-7700 fax:
Family Mediation Services: 212- 385-0331

Domestic Abuse & Crime Victims: Hotlines, Counseling, Shelter tours, Mediation
www.safehorizons.org

Safe Horizon Brooklyn Mediation Centers (Walk In)

210 Joralemon St -- 6th Floor,
Brooklyn 11201
718 834-6671

Red Hook Community Justice Center Mediation Project
88 Visitation Place
Brooklyn 11231,
718 923-8200 x 8534
www.nyapsa.org/red_hook_
community_justice_center.htm

The Visiting Nurse Service of New York
1-888-867-1225
www.vnsny.org

Services include: Long Term Care for Seniors, Short Term and Post Hospital Care, Specific Medical Conditions, Multicultural Programs, Rehabilitation Therapy, Private Pay (Home Health Aides, Housekeeping or Nursing), Services for Mothers and Children, Corporate Wellness Programs, Community Mental Health, and Hospice.

Lambda Legal Defense & Education Fund
Lambda Legal Defense & Education Fund
120 Wall Street, Suite 1500
New York, NY 10005
Phone (212) 809-8585
fax (212) 809-0055
www.lambdalegal.org

The nation's oldest and largest legal organization working for the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, and people with HIV/AIDS.

Heights and Hill Community Council Inc.
Judy Willig Executive Director
160 Montague St.
Brooklyn, N.Y. 11201
(718) 596-8789
www.HeightsandHill.org

We provide a whole range of services for the elderly and their families, including case management, meals-on-heels, transportation, education lectures, and health promotion.

Planned Parenthood of NYC
Boro Hall Center 44 Court Street (between Remsen and Joralemon Streets)
Brooklyn, New York 11201
For an appointment at any PPNYC center call (212) 965-7000.
www.ppnyc.org

Boerum Hill

YWCA of Brooklyn
30 Third Avenue at Atlantic Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 875-1190
www.YWCAbklyn.org

Programs include: a low-cost fitness center with a pool and indoor track, after school enrichment, summer day camp, teen leadership programs, health and wellness programs, affordable housing for women, and event space rentals. The YWCA of Brooklyn has served adults and children in Central and Downtown Brooklyn since 1888. Please call to request a catalog or visit our website for more information.

Carroll Gardens Neighborhood Women
CGNW is a not-for-profit adult literacy program that offers classes in ESL instruction, GED preparation, family literacy, basic computer computer training and job preparation The objective of the program is to teach the women the necessary skills to join the community and enter the economic mainstream.
Phone: (718) 624-3288
e-mail: Junior_League@Bigfoot.com
http://brooklynjuniorleague.org

The Arab-American Family Support Center, Inc
150 Court Street 3d Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11217
Tel: 718/643-8000
Fax: 718/643-8167
E-mail: Arabcenter150@aol.com

Brooklyn Peer Advocacy Center
250 Baltic Street, 3^rd floor
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Tel: 718 875-7744
Fax: 718 243-0763

Baltic Street Mental Health Board, Inc. is a consumer-run mental health organization that assists persons who are in recovery from mental illness to achieve successful and satisfying lives in their communities. Visit our BSMHBlink for other Brooklyn locations...

Families First
Programs for Parents and Children - Drop In Center
250 Baltic Street
Brooklyn, N.Y. 11217
718 237 1862
www.familiesfirstbrooklyn.org

Cobble Hill Health Center
Nursing, health care, rehabilitation. adult day care, Alzheimer's programs- long and short term
www.cobblehill.org

SouthBrooklyn Family Services &
Heart Share Human Services
Family Support Services
266 Court
Brooklyn, N.Y. 11217
718 855 7766

Park Slope Parents 
A place for local parents to exchange information. Our public web site contains general information about our group, as well as extensive local and parenting information.

Check out group recommendations on local stores, doctors, dentists, holistic practitioners; neighborhood services such as handymen, lawyers, contractors and financial consultants; local daycare and preschool options; group book and music recommendations; web links and much more. The group also hosts several Yahoo e-groups, in which member parents share their questions, experiences, recommendations and concerns, as well as their stuff.
www.parkslopeparents.com

Parents Helping Parents
669 President Street (btw. 5th and 6th Ave.)
 Brooklyn, NY   11215
 718-638-9444 
 www.phponline.org

Affordable Housing for Women
at the YWCA of Brooklyn

The Judson Post-Hall Residence for Women offers a warm, community atmosphere at affordable rates. The residence hall is completely refurbished and modernized incorporating old-style charm and up-to-date conveniences. Many professional women live at the YWCA including teachers, nurses, executives and college students.
Contact the Resident Director
Judson Post-Hall Residence for Women
30 Third Avenue (at Atlantic Avenue)
Brooklyn, NY 11217
718- 875-1190 ext. 223 or 291
e-mail: roywca@aol.com
www.YWCAbklyn.org

The Arts - Gowanus

Brooklyn Artists Gym
98 4th Street at Bond Street
(3 blocks from the F-train at Carroll Street)
Brooklyn, NY 11231
(718) 858-9069
info@brooklynartistsgym.com
www.BrooklynArtistsGym.com
A membership organization that provides a large space in which visual artists can, as members, do their artwork without incurring the prohibitive expense of a private studio. B.A.G. is also a gallery where member artists can, for a small fee, exhibit and sell their work. It is a place where artists can come together with other artists in a supportive creative community.

Parenting

Holistic Moms Network
Brooklyn Chapter
(718) 832-3044
hmnbrooklyn@yahoo.com
www.holisticmoms.org  

Our purpose is to generate national awareness, education, and support for holistic parenting and to provide a nurturing, open-minded, and respectful community for parents to share these ideals. Our purpose is also to encourage moms (and dads) in their efforts to parent naturally and to raise their children holistically, to help holistic moms find others with whom they can connect, and to continually educate ourselves and our families about alternative health, mindful parenting, and natural healing.

Brooklyn Brownstone Parents of Twins Club
Send an e-mail to the following address to ask for information on how to join.
BBPOTC@yahoogroups.com  

Free lancers and other independent workers

FReeLancer's Union
A national nonprofit organization that represents the needs and concerns of America's growing independent workforce through advocacy, information and service. These independent workers—freelancers, consultants, independent contractors, temps, part-timers, contingent employees and the self-employed—currently make up about 30% of the nation's workforce. Working Today has built links with professional associations, membership- and community-based organizations, unions and companies.
www.freelancers.org

Dog Owners

Park Slope
FIDO (Prospect Park Dog Owners)

We're dedicated To Serving Brooklyn's Off-Leash Community. FIDO is committed to ensuring that Prospect Park is a safe and healthy place for dogs; that responsible supervision of dogs will ensure enhanced opportunities for off-leash activity. A must, if you own a dog. Information about lost or abandoned dogs
www. fidobrooklyn.org

Fort Greene
Fort Greene Park Users and Pets Society (P.U.P.S.) www.fortgreenepups.org

A collective group of dog owners who use Fort Greene Park on a regular basis. We are responsible dog owners who believe that in order to enjoy the park's beautiful grounds and many resources, we must clean up after our dogs, keep our dogs under control, and prevent our dogs from harming the park's landscape. We also believe it is important to have off-leash opportunities for our dogs for exercise and socialization in our urban environment.

Brooklyn Heights
Friends of Hillside Dog Park
Friends of Hillside Dog Park, Inc (FHDP) is an community-based nonprofit group founded in 2001, comprised of people who use, improve, advocate for, enjoy, and love Hillside Dog Park. Brooklyn Height's largest enclosed dog run.
www.hillsidedogs.org

The Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club
(718) 243-0849
dredgers@excite.com
www.waterfrontmuseum.org/dredgers "There's plenty of water in the universe without life, but nowhere is there life without water.

Military

Any Soldier In Harm's Way
Want to send a care package to Any Soldier in Harm's Way, but have no idea of what to send, who to send it to, or how to send it?

Any Soldier Inc.
P.O. Box 1929
LaPlata, MD 20646
Support@AnySoldier.US
www.AnySoldier.us/

Action Without Borders
A global network of individuals and organizations working to build a world where all people can live free and dignified lives. Action Without Borders is independent of any government, political ideology or religious creed. Its work is guided by the common desire of its members and supporters to find practical solutions to social and environmental problems, in a spirit of generosity and mutual respect.
www.idealist.org

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