Get Involved

There are many ways to be part of what we're building in Bedford-Stuyvesant — as a participant, volunteer, donor, or partner.

How You Can Help

Find your way in.

Whether you have time, money, skills, or connections — there's a meaningful role for you in building a stronger Bed-Stuy.

Volunteer

Share your skills, time, and expertise. We need tutors, mentors, tech helpers, event support, and professionals willing to invest in the next generation.

Learn About Volunteering

Enroll in a Program

Our programs are free and open to eligible participants in Bed-Stuy. If you or someone you know wants to grow — we want to hear from you.

See Our Programs

Partner With Us

Businesses, foundations, faith communities, schools, and government agencies — we welcome partnerships that expand our reach and deepen our impact.

Explore Partnership

Sponsor

Sponsor a program or event and connect your organization to community impact.

Explore Sponsorship

Attend

Join our events, workshops, and community gatherings — in person and online.

View Events

Why It Matters

Stronger communities are built by investing in people.

Bedford-Stuyvesant has long been a community of resilience, culture, entrepreneurship, faith, and leadership. B2MC was founded on the belief that the people of Bed-Stuy possess the talent, creativity, and potential needed to shape their own future.

Many residents face barriers to educational opportunity, digital access, economic mobility, and wellness resources. B2MC creates pathways to help close these gaps.

By investing in people, we strengthen families. By strengthening families, we strengthen communities. This is the core of everything B2MC does. Every way of getting involved on this page, whether you give your time, your resources, or your voice, helps us reach more children, teenagers, adults, and seniors.

Who You Will Be Helping

Pathways for every generation.

We design specific pathways, not temporary programs. They are the main entry points into everything we do, and they are free and open to eligible participants in Bed-Stuy.

Ages 5 to 11

ASEP Jr.

Academic and social enrichment for younger youth: foundational literacy, learning confidence, and community connection.

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Ages 12 to 18

ASEP Youth

Middle and high school students: college readiness, career exploration, leadership development, and entrepreneurship.

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Adults and seniors

ASET

Adult Social Education Technology: digital skills, job coaching, financial literacy, and pathways to economic opportunity.

View Pathway

These pathways sit inside the BUILD Initiative™ (Building Up Individuals & Local Development), which organizes B2MC's work into six domains: Digital, Futures, Money Smart, Wellness, Creative, and Community. Our active portfolios include Digital Empowerment by Design™ and MindBuilders™.

Stay Connected

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Common Questions

Questions about getting involved.

Are B2MC's programs free?
Yes. Our programs are free and open to eligible participants in Bed-Stuy. See our programs and pathways to find the right fit for you or someone you know.
Where is B2MC located?
Our office is at 102 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216. Our primary service area is Bedford-Stuyvesant and Stuyvesant Heights, Brooklyn.
Is B2MC a registered nonprofit?
Yes. Building Minds Building Communities, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 92-2873759). You can learn more on our Transparency page.
How do I volunteer?
Fill out the short form on our Volunteer page with your skills and availability. Someone from our team will follow up within 2 business days. Businesses, congregations, and schools can also volunteer as a team.
Can my business or organization help?
Yes. You can offer employee volunteer days, become a partner, or sponsor a program or event. Start on our Partners page or our Sponsor page.
How do I stay up to date?
Subscribe to The Build Brief, B2MC's email newsletter, or see what is coming up on our Events page.
How do I contact B2MC?
Call 646-685-3636 or email office@b2mcommunities.org, or use our Contact page.

Every contribution matters. Every person counts.

Bedford-Stuyvesant is being built by the people who show up. Thank you for being one of them.