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We encourage you to check out this page to see what’s happening at the African American Planning Commission, Inc (AAPCI) through stories about participants, events, and other community engagements.

AAPCI NEWS

Edwin’s Place hosted a book fair event for its tenants

On July 16, 2025, Edwin’s Place hosted a book fair event for its tenants.
Stacked with over 2,000 books, AAPCI’s staff organized book giveaways,
hot dogs and snacks, and readings for the kids.

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AAPCI NEWS

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
ishelter) has created partnerships with local community-based organizations
ithat focus on empowering and enhancing the wellbeing of all individuals.

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AAPCI NEWS

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).

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AAPCI NEWS

Edwin’s Place Ribbon Cutting

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.

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