Community Outreach
Dinkins Center for Equity
From holding parent-led forums on neighborhood health and safety to our ongoing collaborations with community partners, the Dinkins Center for Equity advocates for care, safety, justice, hope, and joy for all. Recent parent-driven work with Columbia University on the TailorVis project will make public health information accessible for our community, and ABC will continue to make working with local officials and police on public safety a top priority.
Location
1841 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10035
Program schedule
Contact Jessica Casanova for more information on the current Dinkins Center for Equity schedule.
How to apply
All are welcome! We are an open door to the community. Contact Jessica Casanova for more information about our current programming.
Program Information
Parent hub classes: On select weekday mornings and afternoons, ABC offers classes to parents of children enrolled in our programs. Recent offerings include English as a second language, computer and typing skills, pottery, and therapeutic art.
Parenting classes: Parenting Journey and Circle of Security classes in both English and Spanish are offered throughout the year.
Walking groups: On Fridays in the summer, ABC leads inter-generational walking groups in East Harlem to promote exercise, healthy habits, and mental health.
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
900
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