Community Outreach
Dinkins Center for Equity
ABC has always been dedicated to expanding access, advancing equity, and mobilizing in response to our community’s needs. Much of this work has been grounded through our Dinkins Center for Equity, which advocates for care, safety, justice, hope, and joy for all. Recent initiatives have included parent-led forums on neighborhood health and safety and research collaborations with community partners on the importance of culturally-inclusive care.
Location
The David Dinkins Center for Children & Families
Echo Park - 1841 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10035
More information
For more information on current initiatives and opportunities, please contact the Dinkins Center for Equity here.
Bunny’s Garden
Bunny’s Garden provides children and families with an urban oasis in which to grow their own food, learn about healthy eating habits, and explore the wonder of nature. Recent improvements to the garden’s composting system mean all the food scraps from ABC’s kitchen can be converted to fresh soil to grow fresh produce to take back to the kitchen and classroom as part of a new farm to table initiative.
Location
236-242 East 124th Street, New York, NY 10035
How to apply
To volunteer at Bunny’s Garden, head to our volunteer page to find out more or send an email to our garden team here.
Supportive Housing
ABC’s supportive housing program offers families with children living with HIV/AIDS bright, sunny, permanent apartments along with critical supportive services. By combining a NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development forgivable loan and a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grant, the ABC supportive housing program created the first replicable model for permanent, supportive housing for homeless families living with HIV/AIDS. Within these walls, families find refuge and can rebuild their lives with dignity, appropriate medical care, and the hope of a brighter future.
Location
318 East 116th Street, New York NY 10029
Program Information
ABC provides supportive housing for formerly homeless families living with HIV and AIDS. These families live in 1-and 2- bedroom apartments with eat-in kitchens and receive critical support services, such as case management, psychiatric services, and access to the Keith Haring School. In addition to providing personalized support and case management, the program promotes school attendance and community integration.
Our Impact
1,000
turkeys were distributed to families in need and 849 community surveys were completed at ABC’s annual Turkey Day
15
tenants in 8 households receive dedicated support from an on-site caseworker
90%
of the tenants would recommend the housing program to a friend