5min read · by KindRise’s founder, a Brooklyn resident
How to Fundraise in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn
Sheepshead Bay is a waterfront South Brooklyn neighborhood known for its working harbor and fishing boats along Emmons Avenue and its large Russian-, Ukrainian-, and Central Asian-American communities. Its strong family and immigrant networks make local fundraising effective.
Common Sheepshead Bay causes
- Schools & youth programs
- Seniors & veterans: services and community programs
- Immigrant community & small business
- Waterfront, parks & mutual aid
Where to share locally
Post your donation page on Nextdoor and local Facebook groups, connect with school and immigrant-community organizations and civic associations, and post flyers along Emmons and Sheepshead Bay Roads and around the waterfront. Brooklyn Community Board 15 covers Sheepshead Bay.
A local tip
Many Sheepshead Bay residents are most active in Russian-language community groups. Sharing there, in addition to English channels, will meaningfully expand your reach.
See the Brooklyn fundraising guide or a neighbor: Bensonhurst, Midwood.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I share a fundraiser in Sheepshead Bay?
Share on Nextdoor and local Facebook groups, with school and immigrant-community organizations, civic associations, and on flyers along Emmons and Sheepshead Bay Roads and around the waterfront.
What do people in Sheepshead Bay usually fundraise for?
Common causes include school and youth programs, senior and veterans support, immigrant-community and small-business needs, waterfront and parks projects, and mutual-aid funds.