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Bridge Street

ABOUT US

MISSION

Founded in 1995, Bridge Street Development Corporation (“Bridge Street”) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to provide civic and economic opportunities to the residents and small businesses of Central Brooklyn, with an emphasis on low-to-moderate income individuals and families.

WHAT WE STAND FOR

All of Bridge Street’s programs and activities are designed to promote and advance financial empowerment, social justice, and racial equity. We aim to empower Central Brooklyn by fostering economic growth, social equity, and community engagement, with a focus on uplifting underserved individuals, families, and small businesses.

Our Vision

We envision a thriving Central Brooklyn where residents, businesses, and communities flourish together, creating opportunities for growth, stability, and a vibrant future for all.

Our Mission

We aim to empower Central Brooklyn by fostering economic growth, social equity, and community engagement, with a focus on uplifting underserved individuals, families, and small businesses.

Strategy, Process & Goals

Bridge Street Development Corporation employs a comprehensive and community-centered approach to development, rooted in strategic partnerships with local businesses, government agencies, and residents. By collaborating with key stakeholders, we ensure that our initiatives align with the unique needs of Central Brooklyn’s diverse population. Our focus is on fostering economic growth, promoting civic engagement, and addressing social challenges through targeted programs and services..

Our process is driven by the belief that long-term sustainability begins with recognizing and building on community strengths. We identify pressing issues, such as housing affordability and economic disparities, and work to create solutions that uplift the entire neighborhood. Through initiatives like affordable housing, workforce development, and financial empowerment programs, we are committed to creating opportunities that promote stability and growth for all residents.

Our History

Our history is deeply rooted in the four-century African American struggle for social justice and racial equity. Bridge Street Development Corporation was founded in 1995 by the pastor and senior officers of one of New York City’s oldest African American congregations, Bridge Street AME Church. From its missionary origins in 1766 to its current location at 277 Stuyvesant Avenue, Bridge Street AME Church is nationally known for its social justice work in Bedford Stuyvesant and the Central Brooklyn community, having been a stop on the Underground Railroad and having such notables as Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglas speak from its pulpit.

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WHO WE ARE

Our motto, “Building on Community Strength,” describes our core belief that the most effective way to improve a community is to develop and promote local assets, including people, homes, businesses, and organizations.

Our work encompasses seven distinct yet interrelated areas:

Community Engagement (Including Immigrant & Tenant Services)
Economic & Financial Development
Youth & Workforce Development
Affordable Housing & Real Estate
Senior Services
Strategic Partnerships

Over the years, Bridge Street has continuously worked to improve the quality of life in Bedford-Stuyvesant and several adjacent communities in Central Brooklyn. We are widely regarded as a trusted provider of youth development, employment, affordable housing and older adult services, as well as a capable organizer of community engagement and economic development activities.

The central vision is to preserve Bed-Stuy and other neighborhoods of Central and Eastern Brooklyn as desirable places for raising families, owning businesses and taking part in the plentiful cultural, spiritual and recreational opportunities the area has to offer.

LOCATION:
460 Nostrand Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11216

EMAIL:
info@bsdcorp.org

PHONE:
(718) 399-0146

HOURS:
Mon – Fri : 9:30am – 5:30pm
Sat – Sun : Closed

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Current Programming

All of Bridge Street’s programs and activities are designed to promote and advance financial empowerment, social justice, and racial equity. Bridge Street primarily operates six distinct but interrelated Program Areas:

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