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Honoring Strength at The Gift of Life Women’s Event

I had the privilege of attending The Gift of Life women’s group event—a remarkable evening dedicated to celebrating resilience, honoring health, and empowering generations. The event provided an inspiring space to learn, connect, and uplift the incredible women in our community who are leading essential conversations around health and well-being.

Ebenezer Community Brings Holiday Joy to Brownsville

I had the privilege of attending the Christmas at Ebenezer Community Holiday Celebration hosted by Ebenezer Urban Ministry Center. This annual event embodies the true spirit of the season—giving back, spreading joy, and strengthening our community.

Khari Edwards Hosts Gala Raising $1 Mil for NYC Youth

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.

Khari Edwards Gives Back: A Community Thanksgiving

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.

Building strong jobs and wages for Brooklyn

Brooklyn’s diverse workforce is one of its greatest assets, composed of union workers, entrepreneurs, private industry professionals, and artists. As Borough President, Khari Edwards understands the importance of ensuring economic opportunities are accessible to people across all sectors. He is committed to creating pathways for individuals at every income level, whether they are seeking their first job or striving for career advancement. Edwards will work to ensure that Brooklyn residents have access to stable employment that supports their families, while also creating jobs that attract new talent and keep the borough thriving.

Strengthening Brooklyn's community boards for greater impact

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.

Compassionate mental health solutions for Brooklyn

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.

Rethinking public safety for Brooklyn

Khari Edwards believes that true public safety is rooted in creating opportunities for success. He recognizes that when communities are deprived of resources like jobs, healthcare, and education, hope diminishes, leading to increased insecurity. Edwards advocates for addressing public safety by focusing on building stronger, more prosperous communities.

Khari Edwards Advocates Climate and Green Spaces

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.