Our Programs

What we do

FDC helps a diverse and vibrant community access opportunities and realize their dreams through a combination of housing, economic development, and youth-centered initiatives. These programs include a mix of tenant organizing and advocacy; youth development programs, and direct social service case management. FDC has long been a partner fighting for equity, positive community change, and a more just city.

Family and Youth Development
Family and Youth Development

FDC’s Family & Youth Programs provide positive social and academic learning opportunities to promote independence, self-confidence, creativity, and civic awareness among the Flatbush community. FDC programs bridge daytime learning with the after-school environment, working with staff, parents, students, school, and community partners to ensure our youth access opportunities and realize their dreams.

Flatbush Tenant Coalition
Flatbush Tenant Coalition

The Coalition is a group of Tenant associations that work together to build Tenant power. FTC educates tenants on their rights and how to organize in ways to make change. Together, we create a more just society.

Housing and Advocacy
Housing and Advocacy

FDC works with residents on many different housing initiatives, including creating and maintaining tenant associations, working with tenants to take part in city and state-wide housing campaigns, tracking and monitoring buildings at risk of deterioration, advocating on behalf of tenants in housing court, providing individual assistance to tenants in need of other services; and hosting housing forums to support renters and homeowners.

Community & Economic Development
Community & Economic Development

FDC supports its diverse small businesses in the Ditmas Park-Flatbush area to revitalize, beautify, and bring greater economic opportunity to neighbors of all income levels. We invest in growing businesses by making streets safer and cleaner; provide high-quality services that connect businesses with financial services and navigating government regulations. Contact us today to learn how our partners can help you start or grow your business.

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