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East Brooklyn Congregations (EBC) is a non-partisan organization dedicated to empowering communities and effecting positive change in Brooklyn, NY. Comprised of member institutions such as congregations, schools, and homeowners associations, EBC works tirelessly to address the needs and concerns of its deep membership bases in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brownsville Ocean-Hill, Bushwick, Crown Heights, and East New York. Through strategic campaigns and mobilization efforts, EBC takes on powerful interests, sets audacious goals, and achieves tangible results that benefit the residents of these neighborhoods. With a governing body known as the EBC strategy team, comprised of top leaders from member organizations, EBC initiates new issue campaigns, reviews progress, and attends to financial and structural aspects of the organization. By connecting individuals and institutions, EBC builds power and mobilizes thousands of people to create lasting change. Through their efforts, EBC has successfully advocated for repairs in schools, improvements in libraries, and other positive transformations that demonstrate their commitment to creating an environment where young people can thrive. As a sleeping giant for new homes, EBC also plays a crucial role in addressing New York's housing crisis by converting state-owned sites into housing, as proposed by Governor Hochul.Generated from the website