Fifth Avenue Committee

Sign up for a session with FAC’s Financial Coach today to start building your emergency fund. Visit bit.ly/FACCoach

FAC and @NYCHousing staff at the @NYCPlanning Commission public hearing on 1/8 regarding FAC's proposed Brownsville 60-unit, 100% affordable rental project. Thank you to NYC CPC commissioners for your questions!

Beginning Wednesday, January 15th at 6pm, FAC and South Brooklyn Sanctuary will host an Immigration Rights Workshop where you'll learn information about the legal system that you can take back to your community. Join us for one of our workshops!

If you want to start working on your financial wellness, sign up for a session with FAC’s Financial Coach. Visit bit.ly/FACCoach. #financialwellness #fifthavenuecommittee #OurCommunityOurFuture

Happy New Year from Fifth Avenue Committee!

In 2024, FAC served 6,874 New Yorkers across our comprehensive community development programs. Check out FAC’s 2024 Annual Report to learn more about our work to Build, Power, and Transform local communities to build a more equitable NYC - bit.ly/4gqJJzm.

Your gift to FAC is doubled today! Thanks to the generous support of FAC Board Members, all donations made to FAC today will be doubled, up to $10,000 in support of FAC’s comprehensive community development work! Visit bit.ly/donatetoFAC to make a donation

Your tax-deductible gift will allow us to continue our work to help New Yorkers live in stable and thriving communities that are inclusive, healthy and sustainable. Give the gift of supporting FAC! Visit bit.ly/donatetoFAC to make a donation in honor of someone you love!

FAC would like to thank Federal Home Loan Bank of New York and @MandT_Bank for the $300K grant to help renovate and keep our affordable rental project in Sunset Park affordable! Read the press release: fhlbny.com/news/press-rel…

FAC fights for justice by fostering community-driven power and transforming the lives of individuals and families through organizing, advocacy, leadership development, and education. Visit bit.ly/donatetoFAC to donate.

Chronic late payments from the City put nonprofits at financial risk and jeopardize programs that are the lifeline of our communities. The City must transform the system and pay us on time, so we can keep providing essential services to New Yorkers. thecity.nyc/2024/11/26/non…

The MTA is hosting webinars on December 16 and December 19 that will explain how the Congestion Relief Zone will work, how the program benefits the region, discounts and exemptions, and what you need to know before tolling begins on Sunday, January 5. new.mta.info/article/conges…

FAC fights for justice by building safe, affordable, & healthy housing. This fall, FAC cut the ribbon on Sunset Ridge, a new 100% affordable housing project for seniors - the first affordable senior housing built in Sunset Park in over 15 years. Donate: bit.ly/donatetoFAC

FAC has been fighting for economic, social, and racial justice since 1978 and we are as committed to that fight today as we were 46 years ago. With your help, we can continue our work to build a New York City where everyone can thrive. Visit bit.ly/donatetoFAC to donate.

Thank you for supporting our #GivingTuesday campaign. The official day of Giving Tuesday may be over, but FAC’s #BrooklynGives page will be open and accepting donations until December 31st. Help us to continue our work by visiting our #BrooklynGives page -bit.ly/bkgivesFAC.

Alejandro Morales joined FAC’s Bridge Program in 2024. After passing his permit test, he began studying to pass his road test with Red Hook on the Road. In June, Alejandro started his first job as a CDL bus driver, driving a school bus. Donate today - bit.ly/bkgivesFAC

Prior to his move to Sunset Ridge, Richard never had a stable home. Since moving into the apartment, Richard has begun getting to know his neighbors and even cooks for them on occasion. Help us to continue our work by visiting our #BrooklynGives page - bit.ly/bkgivesFAC

Over the years, Monica and Theresa have advocated to improve housing conditions for Wyckoff Gardens and Gowanus Houses residents, including winning big investments in housing and local infrastructure, as part of the Gowanus rezoning. Donate today - bit.ly/bkgivesFAC

Support FAC’s Giving Tuesday Campaign by visiting our #BrooklynGives page (bit.ly/bkgivesFAC ) to donate and help us spread the word about our work by liking, sharing, and commenting on our Giving Tuesday content.