Always Strive and Prosper Foundation

On April 25th @webuildtheblock & @asapfoundation hosted a @bklynorg Volunteer Day, joining a borough-wide effort to uplift and support the nonprofits that strengthen Brooklyn’s communities. During the event, 30 volunteers, including two We Build The Block particpants as volunteer Leads, came together to assemble over 1,000 fentanyl and xylazine test kits that were distributed to community members, program partners during the April Brownsville Safety Alliance. Working side by side, volunteers helped advance critical efforts centered on safety, education, and access to life-saving tools. The day also included an hour-long harm reduction training focused on drug education, drug testing demonstrations, and Narcan education and administration. The training was powerfully led by two of our revolutionary youth leaders & team members @dana_rachlin @itsallmind @zfromdagalaxy @badgirl_kt , who stepped into the role of educators and advocates, helping equip community members with practical, life-saving knowledge and resources and tools. This day was a powerful reminder of what collective action looks like in real time community members showing up for one another with intention and care. We’re grateful to everyone who dedicated their time and energy to this work and to Brooklyn Org for coordinating a day of borough wide impact.

Happy Mother’s Day to all the Moms who continue to hold us all; the super heroes & magicians without capes 🪄 We were truly blessed to host the 8th Annual @asapfoundation Mother’s Day Celebration in partnership with @webuildtheblock . 30 extraordinary moms enjoyed fine vegan cuisine & spirits at the beautiful @spicymoonnyc 🥂 a truly magical magic show by the whimsical @ryanoakes 🪄 stunning portraits by the talented @annej0yce 📸 and a host of finely curated gift bags. Thank you @mama_yamborghini for the endless dedication to ending overdose deaths & teaching us how to hold joy and grief. 🦋 Special thank you to: 💕our volunteers & host committee: @airlamps @brandi_barber_katagas @zoeastrakatagas ☀️our supporters: Catherine Hooper @baranobk @augietreatsgranola @colourpopcosmetics @moosewood_restaurant @andycakesnyc @glambynatalie @msmabelmartinez 💫 our team: @zfromdagalaxy @lingo_a_problema ny @itsallmind @dana_rachlin @trinity1a @hb_mr_4.6 @izakhaze @badgirl_kt @nyc.suckafree

Yesterday after a long weekend in North Carolina I came home and attended the most amazing pre Mothers day event ever hosted by @asapfoundation @webuildtheblock at the @spicymoonnyc we had love we had amazing moms and we had magic it was so beautiful thanks for the invie and Won and received some amazing gifts I love flowers and a necklace. Thanks @itsallmind and @dana_rachlin

FREE Safer Drug Test Kits ✅❗️now available at @franklinpizzagpt ! (109 Franklin Street BKNY) Test to make sure any substance(s) you may have are FENT free. Best pizza, pasta, cakes, and even Alta’s famous Spanish plates. Pop in for the vibes, holler at Lou + grab a kit for you or a friend who might need it. 😉 Be SAFE!!! Be RESPONSIBLE!!! #alwaysstriveandprosper #nocombo #nomixing #testyourdrugs harmreductionsaveslives

We back baby!!! And we were extremely thrilled to kick off our first Salon50 of 2026 on 1/22 with a truly special Lit Gathering, hosted by our fave local restaurant, @kokomonyc . The evening celebrated the release of Sequoia Patterson’s second book, “Sequoia” - alongside a timely New York State budget and criminal justice policy briefing from the fearless Assemblywoman, Emily Gallagher @emilyassembly . The space was alive —we shared plates of delicious food, signature “Sequoia” coconut-based cocktails, and the kind of easy, joyful conversation that reminds us how powerful gathering can be.Neighbors, organizers, artists, parents, elders, and newcomers bonded in honest, vibrant and impactful dialogue. Faces were lit, topics were lit, and the conversation flowed with love, support, and deep care for our community members. Launched by @webuildtheblock Executive Director, @dana_rachlin in January 2023, #Salon50 continues to be a space for learning in community, supporting local small businesses, and sparking meaningful relationships and collaboration. This Lit Gathering was exactly that — and we hope to see you and your network at the next #Salon50! Thank you to @breakout Foundation for sponsoring and being a great partner!

8th ANNUAL @asapfoundation HOLIDAY TOY + DRIVE 🎁🧤🧣🎄Collecting items all this + next week. Toy giveaway giveaway next Saturday Dec. 20th ! Please join us and our partners @webuildtheblock @theyard @laams.nyc to spread the love + gifts to the kids, community, and families for the holidays. Kids ages 5 - 12 years old. Date: Sat. Dec. 20th 2025 (12pm - 3pm) Giveaway Location: Public School 5 Ellen Lurie 3703 10th Avenue NYC 10034 Please feel free support with new toys, coats, clothes, books, etc. + drop off items at several of @theyard starting this Wed — until 3pm Friday Dec.19th. You can also donate via fundraiser link and toy registry. Pre-Event Drop Off Location: @theyard 5 locations (LES, Williamsburg, Herald Square + Columbus Circle) + @laams.nyc 74 Orchard Street. 💯🙏 🎅🏽⚡️🎄

The Brownsville Safety Alliance (B.S.A.) is a community-based public health and safety initiative transforming how we care for one another. Through the coordinated efforts of crisis management teams, community responders, and city agencies, we have created a model that redirects 911 and 311 calls to trained specialists in violence interruption, substance use, domestic violence, and mental health—turning moments of crisis into opportunities for connection, healing, and stabilization. Thanks to the donations and engagement of partners like Carhartt , B.IV.O., Help Roads, Clear, ASAP Foundation, Brooklyn Way, Rise Boro, BCCC, United Way, NYCEM, and many other care-focused l orgs - the Brownsville Safety Alliance has demonstrated the measurable impact of community-led safety models. Over five years of collaboration, our initiative has: Maintained zero shootings during activations; Achieved 78% resident confidence. More than 15 city and state agencies and 40 community-based organizations. Connected thousands of residents in real time to essential services including mental health care, housing, employment, youth empowerment, literacy and harm-reduction resources. 🎥@izakhaze #bsa #communitysafety #brooklyn

@allnightskate !! All the time testing! All time Safe! All time Responsible!

New Frontiers: Storm King NY — Go on an adventure with some of the @webuildtheblock trailblazing participants and team members to the @stormkingartcenter an outdoor sculpture and art gallery with few walls, no restrictions, and all air. Donate: webuildtheblock.org/donate

@Asapfoundation Test Strips Back In Store! Free For All 1 Per Customer! No Judgements. On The Counter For Whoever Needs. Love Yall. Stay Safe ❤️ #AsapFoundation #TestKits #NewBrunswick #Rutgers #SmokeShop

Tomorrow starts TODAY when we all show up. Crew Count is a coalition dedicated to educating peers on the importance of voting, how to vote and getting people elected that represent overpoliced groups and communities. We are organizing to fundamentally change how elected officials legislate and draft policies for overpoliced and resource starved communities. For the 2025 Mayoral Primary we brought the candidates to the Brownsville Safety Alliance. 📍 Today is the NYC Mayoral Primary. We don’t just live in this city—we shape it. That means Vote. 🗳️ Hit the polls like you mean it: Election Day: June 24 This isn’t about politics. It’s about PROTECTION, POWER + OUR PEOPLE

🗳️ Real power? It starts when we all show up. Crew Count is a coalition dedicated to educating peers on the importance of voting, how to vote and getting people elected that represent overpoliced groups and communities. We are organizing to fundamentally change how elected officials legislate and draft policies for overpoliced and resource starved communities. For the 2025 Mayoral Primary we brought the candidates to the Brownsville Safety Alliance. 📍 NYC Mayoral Primary is around the corner. We don’t just live in this city—we shape it. That means register. Check. Vote. Tap in: ✅ Make sure you’re good to go: https://voterlookup.elections.ny.gov 🗓️ Deadline to register is comin’ quick – June 14th. 🗳️ Hit the polls like you mean it: Early Voting: June 14 – 22 Election Day: June 24 This isn’t about politics. It’s about PROTECTION, POWER + OUR PEOPLE