5min read · by KindRise’s founder, a Brooklyn resident
How to Fundraise in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn
Boerum Hill is a historic brownstone neighborhood with a strong residents' association and lively commercial corridors along Atlantic Avenue and Smith Street. Its mix of longtime residents and active small businesses gives fundraisers a solid local base.
Common Boerum Hill causes
- Schools & PTAs: local public-school projects
- Block associations: greening, tree pits, and street improvements
- Small business: support for shops along Atlantic and Smith
- Arts & mutual aid
Where to share locally
Post your donation page on Nextdoor and local Facebook groups, connect with the Boerum Hill Association, and share through nearby schools. Flyers along Atlantic Avenue, Smith Street, and surrounding brownstone blocks reach foot traffic. Brooklyn Community Board 2 covers Boerum Hill.
A local tip
Boerum Hill's small businesses are great partners. A local shop willing to match donations or post your flyer can add real momentum.
See the Brooklyn fundraising guide or a neighbor: Cobble Hill, Fort Greene.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I share a fundraiser in Boerum Hill?
Share on Nextdoor and local Facebook groups, with the Boerum Hill Association, nearby schools, and on flyers along Atlantic Avenue, Smith Street, and surrounding brownstone blocks.
What do people in Boerum Hill usually fundraise for?
Common causes include public-school and PTA projects, block-association and greening efforts, small-business support along Atlantic and Smith, arts initiatives, and mutual-aid funds.