BROOKLYN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Wellness and recovery fund:brooklyn org established the wellness and recovery fund from charitable assets that remained after the office of the attorney general (oag) dissolved canarsie a.w.a.r.e., inc. For its participation in a scheme that exploited some of new york's most vulnerable residents and defrauded medicaid. The $2.2 million fund supports organizations working to ensure that those who navigate the difficult road of substance abuse and addiction do so with reliable support that honors their agency and dignity. In fy24, the foundation distributed x to 10 local organizations.

Brooklyn elders fund:in fy24, the foundation invested $630,000 to 14 organizations supporting older adults in brooklyn through our endowed fund. These organizations provide critical services to older adults, allowing them to age in place via affordable housing, culturally relevant services, and providing opportunities for socialization.