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Khari Edwards Hosts Gala Raising $1 Mil for NYC Youth
- Education
- 4 months ago
Khari Edwards, candidate for Brooklyn Borough President in 2025, captivated attendees at the Madison Square Boys & Girls Club’s 58th Annual Christmas Tree Ball, sharing how his upbringing in the borough shaped his passion for service. The event raised over $1 million to support the organization’s five remaining clubs, three of which are in Brooklyn, reinforcing Edwards’ vision for empowering local communities.
- Education
- 4 months ago
Khari Edwards Gives Back: A Community Thanksgiving
- Food Insecurity
- 4 months ago
This Thanksgiving, Khari exemplified the spirit of giving by stepping up to support his community in a meaningful way. Partnering with several community organizations, he worked tirelessly to ensure that families and workers across the city experienced the warmth and joy of the holiday season.
Khari teamed up with Karen Blondel, President of the NYCHA Tenant Association for Red Hook West, along with Project Echo and Creativelee Catering, to distribute turkeys to local community groups and union workers. These efforts brought smiles to many faces and made a tangible impact as families prepared for their Thanksgiving celebrations.
- Food Insecurity
- 4 months ago
Strengthening Brooklyn's community boards for greater impact
- Community Boards
- 5 months ago
Community boards play a critical role in shaping the direction of neighborhoods across Brooklyn. As Borough President, Khari Edwards is committed to reinstating the position of Director or Liaison to community boards. This dedicated role will ensure that the community boards’ by-laws, voting issues, and membership applications are effectively managed by the Borough President's office, creating a direct line of communication between the community boards and the Borough President’s office.
- Community Boards
- 5 months ago
Compassionate mental health solutions for Brooklyn
- Mental Health
- 5 months ago
Khari Edwards recognizes that mental health services are underfunded and often overlooked. He plans to push the Governor to change reimbursement rates for mental health services, making them more financially viable. Edwards also aims to incentivize businesses to offer mental health support to employees at no or low cost, similar to gym memberships, fostering healthier communities.
- Mental Health
- 5 months ago
Khari Edwards Advocates Climate and Green Spaces
- Climate Resilience & Green Spaces
- 5 months ago
As part of his climate resilience plan, Brooklyn Borough President candidate Khari Edwards proposes installing composting stations at NYCHA, senior, and affordable housing complexes. He aims to teach residents composting skills to reduce waste and promote sustainability within communities.
- Climate Resilience & Green Spaces
- 5 months ago
Khari Edwards fights food insecurity with community initiatives
- Food Insecurity
- 5 months ago
Khari Edwards, running for Brooklyn Borough President, plans to combat food insecurity by partnering with local community fridge programs. He aims to increase the number of fridges throughout Brooklyn, particularly near community board offices, making food access easier for residents in need.
- Food Insecurity
- 5 months ago