BCS Board of Directors Announces New Executive
The Board of Directors of Brooklyn Community Services (BCS) is pleased to announce that Marla G. Simpson has been appointed Executive Director effective April 16, 2012.
Ms. Simpson began working as a senior member of the Bloomberg Administration in 2003 as Chief Procurement Officer and Director of the Mayor's Office of Contract Services (MOCS), the agency charged with managing the City's essential purchases spanning all areas of public works from major capital construction to nonprofit, community service programs.
As chief executive of MOCS, Ms. Simpson provides policy and oversight responsibility for a $15 billion annual portfolio, and transformed the agency into a center of innovation, customer service and public accountability. She has partnered with commissioners across City agencies, human services providers, business groups, civic organizations and unions to promote better contract practices, enhance oversight, and improve service delivery.
Prior to MOCS, Ms. Simpson served as Section Chief in the Charities Bureau of the Office of the New York State Attorney General, Director of Government & Community Relations for Brooklyn College, Counsel, Operations and Planning Director for the Manhattan Borough President, and Project Director for the New York Lawyers for Public Interest. Ms. Simpson earned her law degree from the University of Michigan and her undergraduate degree from Michigan State University.
BCS is proud that Ms. Simpson will be leading BCS. She brings over 25 years of experience in human services with government agencies and nonprofit organizations, and a deep commitment to Brooklyn. We are confident that BCS will continue to be Brooklyn's premier social service agency, and that we will continue to identify new opportunities to serve the residents of Brooklyn.
The Board of Directors and staff are deeply grateful to Barry Newmark, Director of Administrative Services, who served as the Interim Executive Director. His unwavering commitment, leadership and outstanding service to BCS are inspiring. The Board is also grateful to the dedication and passion of our entire staff, whose efforts each and every day provides a positive impact on the lives of those we serve.
If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact Sonya Shields at 718 310 5617 or sshields@WeAreBCS.org.
WNBC Channel 4 News featured Duffield Children's Center in their recent news story Day Care Faces Cuts in New NYC Budget.
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The Sunday NY Daily News featured Brooklyn Community Services and other notable nonprofits in regards to the City's plan to charge nonprofits for garbage collection
Wall Street Journal "Donor of the Day" features
BCS Honorary Board Member Steven Klinsky
"Steven B. Klinsky believes that education doesn't end with the school day. The 55-year-old founder and chief executive of New Mountain Capital, set out nearly 20 years ago to create an after-school educational program for children attending public school. He did so in honor of his older brother, Gary, who died in 1978. Gary, who was seven years older, would tutor Mr. Klinsky as a child every day. The two would do workbook drills and read together. "He was a huge, positive influence in my own life and education," he says. And so when Mr. Klinsky reached adulthood and wanted to give back, he decided to do something in early childhood education."
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World Financial Group (WFG) Associate Honored by Brooklyn Community Services
"When you hear the word "Brooklyn," the first thing you think of is the image of the Brooklyn Bridge.But there is an older and more venerable organization than the famous bridge –Brooklyn Community Services (BCS). Founded in 1866, BCS helps children and families through many social service programs including job training and placement, support for persons with mental health issues and physical disabilities, homemaker services, and family day care. Giving back to the community is what BCS is all about and World Financial Group's (WFG) EMD Fradel Barber wanted to be a part of that – by volunteering her time and services. For her efforts this WFG associate is being honored at this non-profit's 145th anniversary celebration on May 19, 2011."
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To learn more about the 145th Anniversary Event and to purchase tickets, please click here.
WNBCS Channel 4 Features the BCS Duffield Children's Center and the Mayor's Proposal to Cut 17,000 Child Care Slots
At the Duffield Center, Director Douglas Brooks told NBC New York that 95 percent of his families work.
"They may be poor but they're trying to do the right thing. They're trying to support their children," he said. "This child care proposal goes against what strong family values are really about."
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The New York Times The Week In Pictures
January 14, 2011
Khalilah El-Amin helps her son Rakim with his coat. She and her sons Emmanuel and Rakim moved to Brooklyn from North Carolina three years ago. She has been struggling to find work and is now pursuing an online degree with a computer donated from Best Buy. Brooklyn Community Services, one of the seven agencies supported by The New York Times Neediest Cases Fund, bought winter coats for the boys as well.
BCS Duffield Highlighted as a Recommended Program in the School Readiness Report
Brooklyn Unlimited featured on Brooklyn Independent Television
Brooklyn Independent Television recently featured Brooklyn Unlimited, our in-house fulfillment center, on their Sector B: The Business of Brooklyn program. All of the work at Brooklyn Unlimited is done by adults with disabilities who take great care and pride in their work. For more information about using Brooklyn Unlimited for your fulfillment needs, contact Ron Fuller at rfuller@WeAreBCS.org or 718.310.5745.
