5min read · by KindRise’s founder, a Brooklyn resident
How to Fundraise in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn
Bensonhurst is a large, family-oriented South Brooklyn neighborhood with deep Italian-American roots and thriving Chinese and Russian-speaking communities. Its busy commercial avenues and strong school and parish networks give fundraisers a broad, engaged audience.
Common Bensonhurst causes
- Schools & PTAs: public-school projects and enrichment
- Youth & senior programs: athletic, after-school, and senior services
- Immigrant community & small business: support for local families and shops
- Parish, cultural & mutual aid
Where to share locally
Post your donation page on Nextdoor and local Facebook groups, share it with school and parish communities and immigrant-community organizations, and post flyers along 18th Avenue and 86th Street and around Seth Low Park. Brooklyn Community Board 11 covers Bensonhurst.
A local tip
Bensonhurst spans several language communities. Sharing your appeal in English, Chinese, and Russian where relevant will dramatically widen your reach.
See the Brooklyn fundraising guide or a neighbor: Bay Ridge, Sheepshead Bay.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I share a fundraiser in Bensonhurst?
Share on Nextdoor and local Facebook groups, with school and parish communities, immigrant-community organizations, and on flyers along 18th Avenue and 86th Street and around Seth Low Park.
What do people in Bensonhurst usually fundraise for?
Common causes include school and PTA projects, youth and senior programs, immigrant-community and small-business support, parish and cultural initiatives, and mutual-aid funds.