5min read · by KindRise’s founder, a Brooklyn resident
How to Fundraise in Kensington, Brooklyn
Kensington is one of New York City's most diverse neighborhoods — home to a large Bangladeshi community along McDonald Avenue and Church Avenue, alongside Latino, Orthodox Jewish, and many other communities. That rich mix of cultures and institutions gives fundraisers many ways to reach neighbors.
Common Kensington causes
- Schools & youth programs: public-school projects and after-school programs
- Immigrant community & small business: support for local families and shops
- Public space: the Avenue C Plaza and nearby green space
- Faith communities & mutual aid
Where to share locally
Post your donation page on Nextdoor and local Facebook groups, connect with neighborhood and merchant associations and immigrant-community organizations, and share through nearby schools and houses of worship. Flyers along Church and Cortelyou Roads and McDonald Avenue reach busy corridors. Brooklyn Community Board 12 covers Kensington.
A local tip
Kensington is multilingual. Sharing your appeal in more than one language — Bengali and Spanish alongside English, where relevant — will reach far more of the community.
See the Brooklyn fundraising guide or a neighbor: Windsor Terrace, Ditmas Park.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I share a fundraiser in Kensington?
Share on Nextdoor and local Facebook groups, with neighborhood and merchant associations, immigrant-community organizations, nearby schools and mosques and synagogues, and on flyers along Church and Cortelyou Roads and McDonald Avenue.
What do people in Kensington usually fundraise for?
Common causes include school and youth programs, immigrant-community and small-business support, the Avenue C Plaza and local green space, faith-community projects, and mutual-aid funds.