In 2017, when New York became the first city to enact a Right to Counsel, or Universal Access law entitling…
Spotlight on Ayanna Wilson
Read about Ayanna Wilson’s journey to a fresh start with the help of CAMBA’s Workforce Development.
Spotlight on Crystal Miller
Crystal Miller is a Program Manager for CAMBA’s Health Link program. There is much to say about this wonderful employee,…
The Making of the CAMBA Night Out Video
CAMBA’s annual gala is quickly approaching. Get the behind the scenes take into making the featured video for the event.
Spotlight on Kareem Youngblood
Read about Kareem Youngblood and how his passion for HIV prevention in youth led him to double as a stand-up comedian!
A View From Our Nation’s Capital
In April, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released a federal housing assistance program proposal that would…
CAMBA Fights the Mental Health Stigma
Featured image: Raven (left) receives on-site case management services from a CAMBA staff member. Imagine one out of every five…
Enough is Enough: CAMBA’s Work to End Sexual Assault
One in five women and one in 16 men are sexually assaulted while in college.
Women in Social Services Leadership
We are celebrating Women’s History Month by featuring the story of an inspiring CAMBA staff member.
Celebrate Black History Month by Supporting Black-Owned Businesses
February is Black History Month — what better time to support black-owned businesses in NYC?
CAMBA Cuts the Ribbon on a New Computer Lab
This week, CAMBA celebrated the opening of their new computer lab in their Cypress Hills Cornerstone Community Center followed by a ribbon-cutting ceremony in East New York.
CAMBA Hosts Anti-Violence Performance
Last month, CAMBA hosted the Theater of War Productions’ for a presentation of Hercules in East New York in the Louis H. Pink Houses Community Center in Brooklyn.
“Please don’t tell anyone you saw me here” (repost)
You can help a family move past the stress of insecure housing and back to a life of hope with plans for a brighter future.
College Access Series: Leading to College
89% of low-income high school graduates who participated in Leading to College later enrolled in college.
College Access Series: Collegiate Express
“Prior to this program, I didn’t know much about the college process. Now, I’m going to be the first-generation person in my family to attend a four-year university.”
CAMBA Campers Shine Through the Summer
CAMBA’s summer programs work to reduce the “summer slide” that students experience every June through August if they lack structured and educational activities.
CAMBA Staff Fights Homelessness
Senior Vice President of Housing and Family Services, Claire Harding Keefe along with other CAMBA staff works hard to help New York City’s homeless population.
Happy Campers
CAMBA campers learned about creative writing with the Brooklyn Superhero Supply Company.
Not Your Average Food Pantry
CAMBA’s Emergency Food Pantry provides nutritious food and gives clients the power of choice.
Support CAMBA & Spend an Exciting Night at the Ballpark!
CAMBA’s Night at the Ballpark is the perfect way to show your support for the 45,000 New Yorkers the organization helps each year and enjoy a fun summer night with friends and family .
Local Businesses Get Mobilized
Isaac Roldan, from Small Business Services program, presented on mobile marketing at a recent event for entrepreneurs.
Support for Refugees
CAMBA supports refugees in their transitions through services, such as job readiness and training programs, among several others.
Brooklyn Pride Brings Community Together
CAMBA’s HIV Prevention program celebrated Pride with the Brooklyn community last weekend.
CAMBA Celebrates with Adult Learners
CAMBA’s Adult Literacy Center recognized the achievements of its students in a ceremony last month.
CAMBA Girls Who Code
Organizations like Girls Who Code exist to empower and challenge young women to imagine themselves in places they couldn’t before.
Brownsville Highschoolers Map Out Their Neighborhood
How well do you know your neighborhood? By the end of this month, high school students in Brownsville, Brooklyn will know the streets and businesses within their neighborhoods very well.
Support on the Path to Citizenship
Ms. Diallo was alone, without any idea how to make it on her own in a new country, until she came into CAMBA Legal Services.
A Day in the Life of HomeBase
Since all families have different needs and no two families are identical, we use different service strategies and plans.
5 Tips on Issues Faced by New York City Tenants
Find out more about issues and misconceptions that CAMBA’s Legal Services clients face when they run into housing troubles.
New Parents Find Support Through SafeCare
Ms. Noble found herself in a dark place in her life where she felt lost, unsure of who she was and helpless in figuring out how to make a better life for herself and Dru.
Interrupting Violence in Brooklyn
Zayquan Daniels spends his days walking the streets of Crown Heights, Brooklyn looking for trouble. But when he finds it, he doesn’t join in: he works to resolve it.
Data2Go Helps Students Graduate On Time
What makes it so hard for students in central Brooklyn to graduate high school and go on to college? Where…
Community Links: Catching Up With Julia Beardwood
An interview with CAMBA’s board member, Julia Beardwood (owner of Beardwood&Co).
Taking a New Stance on Afterschool Programs
Last fall, Earl Whitfield introduced students at Beacon 166 to the prospect of an afterschool program in fencing. Their immediate…
Welcome to CAMBA Voice!
A welcome from CAMBA founder, President and CEO, Joanne M. Oplustil: 1977 was a turbulent period in New York City’s…