Community Options

The Suburban Essex Chamber of Commerce, based in Bloomfield, NJ, has been dedicated to fostering business growth and community prosperity for 108 years. This volunteer association comprises a diverse network of businesses and professionals committed to enhancing the local economy and community welfare. Offering memberships for all businesses at a discounted rate for the first year, the Chamber aims to bring together a wide range of sectors, including professional practices, retail, and service industries. Through various initiatives, events, and resources, the Chamber supports its members while promoting collaboration and communication within the community. Generated from the website

Located in Brooklyn, N.Y., Baltic Street Mental Health Board is a consumer-run mental health organization. It offers a wide range of programs and services that help people obtain jobs and housing, and provide social support, education, vocational training, health benefits, financial entitlements and other community services. Its services include advocacy and self-help, and employment assistance. Its advocacy services include offering information and resources on housing and entitlements, such as Medicare and Medicaid. In addition, it provides hands-on assistance in seeking access to benefits and to other community resources and organizes group workshops. Through its Bridger program, it coordinates with clients and hospitals to enhance communication between hospitals and communities. It provides assistance to clients in developing new skills, such as learning to travel on public transportation and applying for benefits.

East Village Community Coalition works to recognize, support, and sustain the built and cultural character of New York City's East Village. This character includes a diverse population ; low-rise, human scale, blocks and affordable buildings with historic and architectural significance ; a multitude of community gardens ; indigenous stores and businesses ; and the neighborhood's history and ongoing tradition as a haven for those seeking freedom to express artistic, creative, and social concerns.