لجنة الجادة الخامسة (FAC)

Advancing economic, social, and racial justice in New York City through affordable housing, grassroots organizing, policy advocacy, and transformative education and social services.

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Affordable Housing Options For Low-Income NYC Residents

FAC develops, preserves, and manages affordable housing for low and moderate-income New Yorkers. We've built or renovated over 1,400 units, with 2,000 more in our development pipeline.

Tenant Advocacy and Organizing For Stable Affordable Housing

We provide eviction prevention services, legal referrals, and support for tenant associations. FAC empowers hundreds of tenants annually to advocate for their rights and participate in policy change.

Adult Education Programs

Our Adult Education programs offer GED prep, English language courses, digital literacy training, and our Bridge program, which provides contextualized instruction to prepare students to enter workforce development programs with our affiliate, Brooklyn Workforce Innovations. We serve over 1,000 adults annually, helping them improve their skills and access better job opportunities.

خدمات المجتمع

FAC's Community Services program fights poverty by connecting low and moderate-income New Yorkers with public benefits, financial coaching, and support services. We assist over 1,000 individuals each year.

تنمية القوى العاملة

FAC’s Adult Education program offers our Bridge program, tailored to workforce needs, preparing participants for career training and better employment opportunities. Our focus is on improving language and math skills for career advancement. Program graduates enter sector-specific workforce development programs with our affiliate, Brooklyn Workforce Innovations.

باريو سولار

Barrio Solar provides financial and technical assistance to low- and moderate-income homeowners to help them install solar panels in their homes. The program helps lower upfront costs, reduces electricity expenses, and combats climate change.

Homeownership Programs

Our programs help low- and moderate-income New Yorkers access and sustain homeownership, building generational wealth. We provide education and counseling for first-time homebuyers and homeowners at risk of mortgage foreclosure.

South Brooklyn BOA Nomination Study

This initiative has engaged community stakeholders to assess and plan for the transformation of brownfields and underutilized sites in Brooklyn's Community Board 7. The goals of the planning process are development without displacement, public land for public good, and connected communities.

South Brooklyn Accountable Development Initiative (SBADI)

SBADI empowers community members to shape their neighborhoods' future by organizing and advocating for sustainable development. We promote economic, social, and environmental justice in South Brooklyn.

Together, we advance economic, social, and racial justice in our communities

Fifth Avenue Committee (FAC) works to transform the lives of over 5,500 low- and moderate-income New Yorkers annually so that we can all live and work with dignity and respect while making our community more equitable, sustainable, inclusive, and just.

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Fifth Avenue Committee 2024 Annual Report

We are honored to share Fifth Avenue Committee ’ s 2024 Annual Report. With your support this year, we continued our work to create a more just, sustainable, inclusive, and equitable New York City.

2025 FAC Benefit & Awards Reception

Join us as we honor the groundbreaking work of community members and partners who are supporting FAC’s efforts to Build, Power, and Transform the lives of local residents and communities. Together we are fighting for justice, celebrating hope, and working to create a New York City where all people can thrive.

EVENTS

Do you have questions about court hearings? ICE Appointments? Asylum? Every Wednesday, South Brooklyn Sanctuary and Fifth Avenue Committee will host an Immigration Rights Workshop that will share information about the legal system that you can take back to your community. Join us at the FAC Community Center located at 621 DeGraw Street, Brooklyn NY, 11217.

Every last Thursday of the month, Fifth Avenue Committee is hosting an Affordable Housing info session to teach New Yorkers how to apply to affordable housing lottery opportunities in NYC.

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