To round out another summer in justice, we're highlighting upcoming events from our programs and partners across New York.
As the summer comes to a close and fall rolls in, we’re highlighting upcoming events coming to you from our programs and partners across New York City. From back-to-school giveaways to community resource fairs, this month will bring plenty of opportunities to experience our programs’ exciting work in the community. Check out more information for each event below and share them with friends, family, and neighbors—or anyone who wants to join the fun!
SEPTEMBER 20
Community Resource Fair – Manhattan Justice Opportunities
11:00am-3:00pm | Foley Square, New York, NY 10013
- On Wednesday, September 20th, Manhattan Justice Opportunities is hosting its annual Community Resource Fair, serving Lower Manhattan. They’ll be bringing together organizations to connect residents to services in employment, housing, healthcare, and more!
SEPTEMBER 23
Fall Carnival – Bronx Community Justice Center
12:00-6:00pm – E 152nd St & Tinton Ave, Bronx, NY 10455
- Join our Bronx Community Justice Center for their second annual Fall Carnival! Bring your friends and family along to enjoy a day of games, rides, and delicious food just outside the Jackson Avenue Station.
SEPTEMBER 29
Queens Community Justice Center – The Rockaways Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
12:00-2:00pm | 1027 Beach 20th Street, Queens, NY 11691
- On Friday, September 29, we are formally opening the newest location of the Queens Community Justice Center – The Rockaways! Join us for a ribbon cutting ceremony, community activities, and a chance to learn more about the exciting opportunities the new space will bring to the Far Rockaway community.
Past Events
AUGUST 12
Watkins Art Walk—Seeds in the Middle
2:30-3:30pm | 142 Watkins St., Brooklyn, NY 11212 (Charity Baptist Church)
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Seeds in the Middle will be hosting their Watkins Art Walk on Saturday, August 12th, supported by our Brownsville Community Justice Center—complete with free street art tours, fresh food, a pop-up farm stand, and live healthy cooking!
AUGUST 15
Liberty Collective Learning Garden Mural Unveiling
3:00-5:00pm | 106-18 173 St., Queens, NY 11433 (Queens Community Justice Center, Jamaica)
- Join the Queens Community Justice Center’s event with the Summer Youth Employment Program on Tuesday, August 15th for an unveiling of our youth participants' new mural and gardening project at Detective Keith L. Williams Garden. See this flyer for event details.
AUGUST 17
Local NeighborhoodStat Event—Marcy Houses
4:00-8:00pm | 556 Marcy Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11206 (Baseball Field)
AUGUST 24
Local NeighborhoodStat Event—Sumner Houses
4:00-8:00pm | 868 Park Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11206
- Our NeighborhoodStat (NSTAT) resident teams are hosting Local NSTAT events in Brooklyn. Come enjoy the block parties with food, music, resources, and the opportunity for residents to vote on how to invest $30,000 to improve their developments. The events will feature self-care activities for adults while kids play, have fun, and join in on the community decisions. See here for more details on the Marcy Houses event, or here for the Sumner Houses event flyer. Learn more about Neighborhood Safety Initiatives.
AUGUST 24
Harlem Housing Resource Fair
12:00-4:00pm | 170 E 121st St., New York, NY 10035
- We are so excited to report that we’re bringing back last year’s successful Harlem Housing Resource Fair! This year’s fair will be held on Thursday, August 24, 2023, from 12pm to 4pm at the Harlem Community Justice Center/Harlem Art Park (170 E 121st St.). The Harlem Housing Resource Fair is a “one-stop shop” for Harlem residents with housing needs or concerns. We will have providers from HRA, legal services, NYCHA, and community-based organizations there to provide assistance on the spot. We will also have a back-to-school backpack giveaway, food, music, and more!
SEPTEMBER 1
Back-to-School Giveaway – Save Our Streets
1:00-4:00pm | 301 Eagle Ave, Bronx, NY 10455
- Come out to the Bronx for Save Our Streets’ Back-to-School Giveaway on September 1st, full of materials for your kids as they hit the books this fall!
SEPTEMBER 9
Brooklyn Community Resource Fair
10:00am-2:00pm | 25 Willoughby St., Brooklyn, NY 11201 (block between Jay St. and Pearl St.)
- To celebrate the 10th anniversary of our Brooklyn Justice Initiatives, join the Brooklyn Community Resource Fair for food, drinks, DJ, T-shirts, face painting, cotton candy, ring toss games, and more! There will be community partner organizations and service providers to connect people to the support they need.