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This Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re reminded that support can look like a listening ear, a safe space, a trusted program, or a community that shows up. 💙
In her May Message, our Executive Director Archana Jayaram shares how BCS continues to support Brooklynites with care, connection, and dignity every day.
May 22
A beautiful day, a meaningful cause, and a community walking together. 💙👟
Our Clubhouse and CHAMP programs were proud to participate in this year’s NAMIWalks NYC in support of mental health awareness, advocacy, and connection.
We’re excited and grateful to be part of a future where people feel seen, supported, and reminded that they are never alone.
May 20
Still shining a light on moms, caregivers, and the beautiful bonds that hold our communities together. 💙
In celebration of Mother’s Day, our Fatherhood Program at Prospect Plaza Community Center in Brownsville hosted a special photoshoot for community members and staff while creating space for families to pause, be celebrated, and capture memories with a professional photographer.
Moments like these are more than just an activity for the day; they are a reminder that community care can look like support, connection, joy, and experiences that families can carry with them for years to come.
Take a look at a few of the beautiful portraits from the day. ✨
May 19
✨ BCS STAFF SPOTLIGHT! ✨
This month, we shine a spotlight on Nahshon Outten, a teacher at PS 156. Mr. Outten has been with BCS for three years and is an asset to both his fellow teachers and the students they serve.
What lesson does Mr. Outten hope to leave with his students? “One lesson that I hope my students carry with them is the importance of the who, the what, the where, the when, and the why (5 W`s). Information is important, and I hope, if nothing else, they think about this long after they leave my classroom.”
Thank you, Nahshon, for the incredible work you’re doing at PS 156, and to all the teachers who work so hard to make sure our students are prepared for the future. At BCS, you’re always appreciated.
May 14
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#BrooklynForAll
⏰ Final call! We`re just a few weeks away from our Annual Gala.
Join us Thursday, May 28, at the stunning Palm House at Brooklyn Botanic Garden as we celebrate 160 years of Brooklyn Community Services and the programs changing lives every day.
This year, we`re honoring Food for Families and BHSLCS, two programs that provide Brooklynites with access to food, education, and long-term opportunities.
Your ticket supports it all. Reserve your seat today → link in bio 💙
#BrooklynForAll #WeAreBCS #BCS160
May 13
Summer is coming quickly, and we are excited to host a FREE summer camp for your K-5th-grade kiddos!
All campers will be provided with snacks and meals daily. Additionally, campers will be able to participate in sports, arts & crafts, field trips, academic support, and more camp favorites.
Sign up for one of our THREE camp locations:
☀️ Seth Low Cornerstone (137 Belmont Ave.)
To sign up at Seth Low, contact: 718-495-8301 or cwilliams@wearebcs.org
☀️O`Dwyer Gardens Cornerstone (2945 West 33rd St.)
To sign up at O`Dwyer, contact: 718-310-5677 or ssheikh@wearebcs.org
☀️Farragut Cornerstone (228 York St.)
To sign up at Farragut, contact: 347-296-2728 or qlee@wearebcs.org
May 12
This week, we’re proud to celebrate the Clubhouse Week of Action—a nationwide effort highlighting the power of the Clubhouse Model in supporting mental health recovery and building stronger communities.
At BCS’s Greater Heights Clubhouse, this work comes to life every day. Through connection, purpose, and shared responsibility, members are supported in building routines, developing skills, and creating a sense of belonging.
As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re reminded that recovery is not something anyone should navigate alone; it`s a community effort. 💙
May 5
We’re just a few short weeks away from our 160th Anniversary Gala… and we’re excited to share that Emmy Award-winning reporter Phil Taitt will be making a comeback as our host for the evening 🎉
From waking up with New York City each morning on Eyewitness News to showing up for young people across our communities, Phil brings the kind of energy that will make this evening memorable.
Phil isn’t just hosting our Gala, he`s also one of our incredible partners. We recently partnered with his organization, Dream, Reach, Inspire, at the Career Sparks Summit, where students from across NY and NJ were encouraged to embrace a CEO mindset and step confidently into their futures.
We can’t wait to celebrate this milestone with him and all of you.
📸 : @rjartistry
May 5
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