L.E.S. CommUnity Club We Rise by lyfting Others Mission: Empower communities to be a catalyst for change & equal opportunity, through sustainable programs that promote nutrition, wellness, education, & inclusion, in collaboration with residents, volunteers, civic leaders & business coalitions. NYS Assembly Citation bKind unites the underrepresented individuals we serve in In acknowledgement of bKind’s service marginalized communities with Assembly Members, Senators, COVID-19 Emergency Warrior & Partners empowering residents to generate sustainable Assembly Member Harvey Epstein change with our community leadership teams Community Outreach 9/2020: bKind rep Lisa Mehos Council Woman Carlina Rivera District 2 (Lower East Side) Manhattan Borough President Gayle Brewer Senator Brad Hoylman Holiday Toy Giveaway 12/23/2020 Over 1000 holiday gifts to families in Lower East Side NYCHA developments Inspiring Story Jacob Riis Cornerstone 80 Avenue D bKind Building Bridges & Unity The boy in this photo with officers from PSA4 arrived at our Toy Giveaway with his mother and younger sister. After helping his sister choose a doll, I asked the children if they would like a photo with the officers. The younger sister grabbed her mother’s leg and hid behind her. The mother then stated; “She’s afraid of the police.” I then explained that these officers were here to protect her and they helped us find these special toys just for kids in our neighborhood. A beautiful moment unfolded when the big brother’s expression completely transformed from fear to joy as he walked towards the police and said; “I’ll be with you in a picture.” Our team at bKind believes that we can build bridges between the NYPD and NYCHA communities by having open communication, giving residents a voice, and reassuring them that their lives matter to us. Creating Unity Monthly Community Forums with law enforcement leaders & civic leaders L.E.S. CommUnity Club Ride for Food Drive Group Citi Bike Rides November 1st - November 25th bKind & Microsoft will be matching donations to provide warm meals for residents on the Lower East Side in NYCHA/low-income housing. November 2020 1000 Thanksgiving turkeys delivered to L.E.S. NYCHA residents Special thanks to: Loisaida, Inc. Assembly Member Harvey Epstein City Council Woman Carlina Rivera bKind LESSA Citi Bike Ride for Food Drive LES streets close for March from Sol Lain Playground on Henry Street to Dry Dock on 10th & Ave D. August 2020 Our teams delivered over 3,000 UNITE backpacks filled with school supplies to NYCHA Residents EMPOWER Sol Lain Playground REPEAT! named to honor Sol Lain (1936-1971), a community activist who dedicated his life to serving the youth of this Lower East Side neighborhood. Lain lived in the nearby Vladeck Park Houses and ran youth sports programs at the Henry Street Settlement, and later at the Educational Alliance. Lower East Side NYCHA buildings Total buildings= 136 Total apartments = 12,529 NYCHA Property No. Bldgs. No. of Stories No. of Apartments bKind L.E.S. CommUnity Club Alfred E. Smith Houses Lower East Side 12 17 1,931 Baruch Addition Lower East Side 1 23 197 Baruch Houses Lower East Side 17 8 and 14 2,193 Lower East Side NYCHA Bracetti Plaza East Village 1 7 108 Developments Campos Plaza East Village 2 10 and 20 270 Fabria Houses East Village 3 5 40 First Houses East Village 8 4 and 5 126 Total buildings = 136 Gompers Houses Lower East Side 2 20 474 Hernandez Houses Lower East Side 1 17 149 Total Apartments = 12,529 LaGuardia Addition Lower East Side 1 16 150 LaGuardia Houses Lower East Side 9 16 1,093 Lower East Side II Lower East Side 4 3 188 Lower East Side III Lower East Side 2 4 56 Lower East Side Rehab Lower East Side 2 6 55 Lower East Side I Infill Lower East Side 5 4 and 9 189 Meltzer Tower East Village 1 20 230 Riis Houses East Village 13 6, 13 and 14 1,187 Riis II East Village 6 6, 13 and 14 577 Rutgers Houses Lower East Side 5 20 721 Two Bridges URA (SITE 7) Two Bridges 1 26 250 Vladeck Houses I Lower East Side 20 6 250 Vladeck Houses II Lower East Side 4 6 238 Wald Houses Lower East Side 16 10, 11, 13 and 14 1,857 Health and Technology Ariana Belifore Board of King Downing Directors Director Media & Communications Education and Culture Maria Bido Susie Boateng Mental Health Management Dave Brasuell Lisa Mehos Director Program Development & Community Leader Community Outreach Senior Activities Coordinator Resident Translation Team Community Leaders ESOL.