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Founded in April 2002, the mission of LIFE Camp, Inc. is to develop teens and young adults into peer leaders, as we provide positive alternatives to violence and other forms of anti-social behavior. LIFE Camp also builds partnerships between community stakeholders within the public and private sectors, to respond with a collaborative, therapeutic approach to the issue of violence that impacts inner New York City communities.

Community Organizing for PEACE

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What is the role of celebrities in community organizing?

The mission of The Gathering for Justice is to build an intergenerational movement, rooted in history, cultures and nonviolent direct action. Our purpose is to heal communities, build collective strength and generate an environment of hope and opportunity.

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What should the new mayor know about community organizers?

The Brotherhood/Sister Sol (Bro/Sis) is nationally renowned youth development organization based in Harlem, New York. Bro/Sis provides comprehensive, holistic and long-term support services to youth who range in age from eight to twenty-two. Bro/Sis offers wrap around evidence-based programming such as four-six year rites of passage programming, five day a week after school care, art programming, school and home counseling, summer camps, job training, college guidance and scholarship, employment opportunities, environmental education, community organizing training, free legal representation, and month long international study programs to Africa and Latin America

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What was your fave community organizing moment?

The Brooklyn Movement Center (BMC) is a community organizing group based in Bed-Stuy. The BThe Brooklyn Movement Center (BMC) is a community organizing group based in Bed-Stuy. The BMC brings together residents of Bed-Stuy and Crown Heights to identify issues of importance to them, build power and improve conditions in their community.MC brings together residents of Bed-Stuy and Crown Heights to identify issues of importance to them, build power and improve conditions in their community.

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Who’s community organizing experience has you INSPIRED today?