We are in desperate need of donations. All donations help to underwrite operational costs and various community programs to raise the quality of life for the residents of our seaside communtiy. Please help, all donations are tax deductable.
The mission of Brighton Neighborhood Association Inc (BNA) is to maintain the quality of life of Brighton Beach residents by preserving the unique characteristics of Brighton Beach while working to become a viable community for the 21st century. In particular, BNA recognizes that the need for preservation of the old world housing stock and rehabilitation of housing is essential for the stability of our community and that people residing in the community should have a decent place to reside. Secondly, there is a need for a safe, crime-free community to raise families and for business to thrive. And thirdly, there is a need for a healthy social environment that is essential for the well-being of Brighton Beach residents and visitors. BNA does this by serving as a multi-service resource center insuring that all members of our multi-linguistic population have representation and are educated on their rights and responsibilities.
Our self-supporting staff includes advocates who speak Spanish, Russian, and English. As a grassroots organization, our staff is very strong and backed by passion and dedication to social services.
Housing Advocacy—we help our Brighton Beach Residents find representation and fight for housing issues. We also educate them on tenant laws and housing rights.
Homeowner Counseling—we help homeowners receive low-interest loans from the government through our counseling services.
Landlord Assistance—we help landlord settle disputes with their tenants; as well as to help make their buildings Handicapped Accessible. Tenant Organization—we will help tenants to work as a group to address building-wide problems and raise their quality of life.
Social Services—we help our residents get into the entitlement programs they need. Whether signing up for low-income housing, food stamps, section 8, or housing subsidies. If they do not understand something they have received in the mail, we will help.
Health Advocacy-we our residents select a proper Medicaid plan to fit their needs.
Economic Development –working in a symbiotic relationship with our local Business Improvement District we assist our local storeowners with quality of life issues such as public safety and sanitation.
Whatever problem you have, we will try to resolved it or refer you to someone who can
