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Seeking Support - Brooklyn Donates Joins Forces with Floyd Bennett Field Neighbors

NYC has committed to closing Floyd Bennett Field by January 15, recognizing the vulnerable situation of migrant families housed on federal land. While this is an incredible victory, the families need our continued support as they navigate being rehoused during the winter/holiday season.

It is our priority to provide continued support as these families navigate the challenges that come with moving to new shelters, particularly during the cold, winter months.

$25.00
Could supply a family with personal hygiene kits (toothpaste, shampoo, deodorant). Could also supply art supplies / small toys for children

$50.00
Could supply a family with basic transportation needs

$75.00
Could help supply bedding / blankets after families are rehoused

$100.00
Could help purchase essential clothing for the season (coats, boots, hats for winter)

$125.00
Could help purchase a holiday meal at a restaurant / gifts for the holidays

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Your donation through Brooklyn Donates is tax deductible.

These asylum-seeking families are just as important a part of the fabric of our community as the city's small businesses or residents who have lived here for generations. NYC has long been a city of immigrants, and we are proud to support our new neighbors at Floyd Bennett Field.

This work is so important to us that we do not take a percentage of donations made to the FBF Neighbors Fund. All donations go towards supporting the families at Floyd Bennett Field.

We have joined forces with Floyd Bennett Field Neighbors as a fiscal sponsor to support this group of families of over 2,000 people.

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Hundreds of migrant families are housed at Floyd Bennett Field. These families are uniquely vulnerable to changing immigration policy, and your support is urgently needed.

We are excited to announce we are working with @fbfneighbors as a fiscal spo

On November 18th, Brooklyn Donates is hosting a Thanksgiving dinner for our asylum-seeking neighbors at Floyd Bennett Field. We’re hosting around 50 people, primarily families, as a way to send a warm welcome to New York with a multi-course din

Thank you to all that donated today! If you couldn’t make it this week, we will be out here again next Sunday from 12-2pm collecting coats for our neighbors living at Floyd Bennett Field @fbfneighbors.

Brooklyn Donates is partnering with @fbfneighbors to collect winter coats for our asylum seeking neighbors over at Floyd Bennett Field. We will be collecting new and gently used coats through December 1st and our drop off sites / times will continuou

Please note: Although we put every effort into vetting Brooklyn Donates grant applicants, there may be information which we do not uncover. We provide grants in the best faith of helping small businesses and individuals. By providing a grant to a small business for its specific purpose, Brooklyn Donates in no way is providing an endorsement of the small business’s products or services, or endorsing the actions of their leadership.