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Wash Clothes, Make Art, Build Community

Posted on January 4, 2010 by The Progressive Southside

“The Laundromat Project is a Brooklyn-based non-profit arts organization committed to the well-being of people of color living on low incomes.”  Located in Bed-Stuy, they mount public art exhibits in laundromats throughout New York City.  To get involved or to learn more about their unique mission, visit their website at www.laundromatproject.org.

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Peering Into Patrick Van Doren Garden

Posted on August 31, 2009 by The Progressive Southside

On the northeast corner of Malcolm X Boulevard and Quincy Streets sits a colorful, mini-agricultural community garden. As I was taking pictures, the president of the Quincy Street Block Association president approached me.  She engulfed me with a wealth of information in minutes. The garden serves as a few purposes:
Events: the park is available for private [...]

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Volunteer Valentines

Posted on February 6, 2009 by Alexa11221

One of First Lady Michelle Obama’s initiatives is supporting military
families. This Sunday, February 8 at 2 pm, bring your children to
Brownstone Books to decorate Valentine’s Day cards for the children of
our troops. We will provide the supplies, you supply the decorating
skills. Light refreshments will be served. Space is limited, so
please RSVP to Brownstone Books, 409 [...]

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