ABOUT US
United for Brownsville is a nonprofit organization building a neighborhood where every family flourishes. Our projects increase participation in benefits, services, and programs, and we specialize in early childhood, education, and housing-related issues. We are data-informed and trust-driven, powered by relationships with resident leaders. At a time when many families are leaving NYC, our projects close service gaps and solve urgent issues so that those living here can realize their hopes and dreams.
WHY JOIN THE BOARD
We are a small nonprofit that punches far above its weight. We are developing and repairing hundreds of housing units in a low income community, and we have increased access to benefits and services for thousands of local families. United for Brownsville has deep relationships with local families and those working in the community that have allowed us to innovate, impacting the fields of collective impact and producing authentic, measurable systems change. We are poised to grow our staff, funding, and programming to impact residents from cradle to career.
BOARD NEEDS
We are looking for candidates with a diversity of life and professional experiences who are passionate about supporting families and ending poverty in the underserved neighborhood of Brownsville, Brooklyn. The ideal candidate would have networks and skills that would complement those of our small team and our small board to increase the reach and impact of our organization. Ideal backgrounds would include law, real estate/housing, education, health, mental health, government services, and workforce development. Join us as we grow to uplift an entire neighborhood.
