A Day of Action: Caring For Our Community
This past week, The Community Assignment was among several organizations gathered at Utica Avenue and Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn to participate in a day community service, hosted by the the 67th Precinct Clergy Council Inc. (also known as the GodSquad), a national faith-based non-profit organization geared towards ending gun violence. The main objective was to…
Read MoreAn Encounter With NYC Mayoral Candidate Ray McGuire and His Plan To Address Homelessness
As summer officially approaches, The Community Assignment has new plans underway to assist members of the community. While gathering essential supplies this week, our President and CEO, Ramona, had an encounter at the Flatbush Junction with 2021 New York City mayoral candidate, Ray McGuire. She took the opportunity to ask about his plan to serve…
Read MoreThe Community Assignment: Serving the Underserved With Respect and Dignity
Every time I take that mandatory shower and enjoy the precious gift that a change of clothing affords me, or indulge in daily meals, I cannot help but think that there are others in the world or even in the communities we serve, who do not have the means to enjoy the very basic necessities…
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