Explore upcoming events and get involved in building a healthier, more equitable Brooklyn with our community partners. From health fairs and educational workshops to cultural festivals and community forums, our partners host a wide range of events that bring residents together and support local well-being. Stay informed about what’s happening in neighborhoods like Bed-Stuy, Brownsville, East New York, and beyond. Whether you’re looking to connect with local organizations, access resources, or engage with your community, our Brooklyn events calendar has something for everyone.
Dear Community Leaders and Health Advocates, You are invited to an urgent virtual community briefing on Wednesday, August 21, at 6:30 PM, co-sponsored by One Brooklyn Health and the Brooklyn Chapter of the NAACP. The recently passed federal legislation, H.R. 1 (One Big Beautiful Bill Act), which includes deep cuts to essential programs like SNAP, Medicaid, […]
Recent legislation—particularly HR1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act—has significantly affected food equity across the United States. HR1 introduced deep cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), tightened eligibility requirements, and increased administrative costs for states, making it harder for millions of families—especially in vulnerable and rural communities—to access affordable, nutritious food. These changes […]
Please join us for our 3nd annual Tastes of Carroll Gardens - since the pandemic! Stroll along this trendy, brownstone neighborhood south of Atlantic Ave.and experience sumptuous cuisine in this food and drink crawl, featuring culinary gems from around the world. Go to the online map at the link below to start planning your food […]
The 5K Walk/Run, the longest running fitness activity in East New York, is a community gathering, with serious runners and fitness groups, school track teams, and walkers of all abilities. Informational tables, music, face painting, double dutch demonstrations, a game truck, and fitness activities round out the day. Join in promoting a Culture of Health for […]
Medicaid coverage leads to better health outcomes: saving lives, lowering costs, making childbirth safer, reducing medical debt, and strengthening state economies. The program is a bedrock of state and local economies, supporting healthcare jobs and providing vital funding to hospitals—strengthening communities for everyone, even those not covered by Medicaid. Millions of people are expected to […]
Connecting Neighbors to each other and the resources for them to thrive *You must be affiliated with an organization/agency/elected office to table at the event. **Tables and chairs will not be provided. (NO EXEPTIONS)