The Brownstoners of Bedford Stuyvesant

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The Brownstoners of Bedford-Stuyvesant, Inc was organized in 1978 by a small group of friends and neighbors who wanted to contribute to their great community. The founding members included George Glee Jr., Bernard McDonald, Reginald Shell, Brenda Fryson, Gloria Green, and Clarence Jones. They organized the Brownstoners as a civic organization that would help attract people from all walks of life who were willing to roll up their sleeves and become part of the vibrant network of residents who were waging a fierce battle for the survival of this community. The goal of helping to revitalize the community through building a strong home-ownership base was only the beginning. Our major service projects have consistently focused on education, economic development, housing, and community activism. The Brownstoners is a “hands-on” organization that maximizes its resources through the wealth of skills that our members freely share. Our tradition of “taking it to the streets” is a strategy that has reached every corner of this community through initiatives such as our tax lien outreach project and voter registration drives. We have entered the 21st century with the voices of those community leaders who kept Bedford-Stuyvesant alive still ringing in our ears. We intend to keep the fire under their legacy. Visit us on Instagram @BedstuyBrownstoners or on our Facebook page at The Brownstoners of Bedford-Stuyvesant, Inc. House Tour.