AAPCI expands its community reach with groundbreaking ceremony in Brownsville, Brooklyn
Events, News
August 24, 2023
AAPCI expands its community reach with groundbreaking ceremony in Brownsville, Brooklyn
Posted August 23rd, 2023"AAPCI’s Board of Directors and staff are pleased and gratified with the commencement of construction of Glenmore Manor/Brownsville HUB,” stated Matthew Okebiyi, CEO & Executive Director of the African American Planning Commission, Inc. (AAPCI). After many years of hard work by so many...
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Domestic Violence and Breast Cancer Awareness - Standing Together
Events, News
November 3, 2022
Domestic Violence and Breast Cancer Awareness Standing Together
The month of October has seen people and organizations across the country standing together to raise awareness of Domestic Violence (DV) and Breast Cancer.AAPCI teams were encouraged to wear either purple (for domestic violence) or pink (for breast cancer) or both to show their support.National Domestic Violence Awareness Month...
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Elite Fitness Center grand opening!
Events, News
November 3, 2022
Elite Fitness Center Grand Opening!
Ms. Pamela Anderson, Program Director of Edwin’s Place, and her team recently celebrated the opening of their gym, Elite Fitness Center, with a ribbon cutting ceremony.Residents, staff and invited guests, including Debbie Modeste Program Specialist from the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), were given a tour of the new...
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“Give your old shirt a second life” Campaign
News
August 22, 2022
“Give your old shirt a second life” Campaign
We are delighted to share the news that British-based men’s clothing company, Charles Tyrwhitt’s Roosevelt Fields store located in Long Island, has selected AAPCI as a grateful beneficiary of their “Give your old shirt a second life” campaign.Operating since 1986, Charles Tyrwhitt’s flagship store on London’s famous Jermyn...
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Local community-based organizations come together for our residents in Brooklyn
News
August 10, 2022
Local community-based organizations come together for our residents in Brooklyn
As AAPCI is committed to reducing and addressing homelessness and related issues and following AAPCI’s strategy, LaQuinta Pitkin (our Brooklyn-based shelter) has created partnerships with local community-based organizations that focus on empowering and enhancing the wellbeing of all individuals. Making these connections are a valuable asset...
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Christmas comes early for DV shelter residents
News
August 1, 2022
Christmas comes early for DV shelter residents
The Pandemic Emergency Assistance Fund (PEAF), which was set up for struggling families and survivors of domestic violence, is administered through New York state’s Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) and the Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV). It was through the OPDV that AAPCI was...
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Edwin’s Place Ribbon Cutting
Events, News, Press Release & Media
October 29, 2021
On Tuesday, July 27th 2021, AAPCI and Breaking Ground celebrated the official opening of Edwin’s Place in Brownsville, Brooklyn, after an almost two decade-long journey to this amazing day. Breaking Ground, our project partner, will be providing onsite property management.
Stakeholders, partners and friends were invited to an open house to celebrate the 125 apartment block...
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