My name is Jose Velez and last year, when I was threatened with being evicted from the home I have lived in with my elderly mother for the past 27 years, I knew I had to take a stand. I had already lost my building maintenance job, unemployment benefits had run out, and there was little chance of me finding a new job in this weak economy. But I couldn’t just give in – my 82-year-old, disabled mother depended on me.... (more)

When Faith Heron came to PACC in April 2009, Faith had fallen behind six months with her mortgage payments. She had bought her home in Far Rockaway in 2005, without realizing that she had an adjustable rate mortgage. After expensive and much needed repairs to the plumbing system, her higher monthly mortgage payments of $2800 were impossible for her to manage... (more)

For over 20 years Mariadele has worked tirelessly on behalf of Brooklyn's families and individuals for access to safe, affordable housing; building coalitions; and directing much-needed resources. Mariadele Priest and her husband moved to Fort Greene in 1990. She was looking for a home that they could afford, and was impressed by the quality of the housing stock, the accessibility, the park and the diversity of the neighborhood, both racially and economically... (more)

On June 23rd, PACC staff, board, members and friends gathered at the South Oxford Art Space for PACC's 46th annual meeting. Before the program started, guests enjoyed a welcome strawberry mojito and a delicious Senegalese dinner catered by Joloff Restaurant, which recently celebrated its 15th anniversary in PACC's service area on central Fulton Street... (more)

Sharon Kennedy and her husband Tom moved to Fort Greene in 1972, when they found an apartment on Carlton Avenue. At the time, Tom Kennedy was in law school and working on the McGovern campaign. Both were soon immersed in local politics and neighborhood campaigns. In the 1970s, Fort Greene was full of abandoned houses, many on the verge of being demolished by the city... (more)

"Having known Pratt Area Community Council for many years - and worked alongside PACC on numerous affordable housing development projects - I'm honored to be part of their 45th anniversary celebration. I hope you'll join me in supporting a community-oriented organization that has contributed immensely to development and revitalization in Central Brooklyn." Damon Strub is supporting PACC's 45th Anniversary Celebration through a generous financial contribution, by serving as an active member of the Dinner Committee and by donating his professional services - green design consultation - to PACC's silent auction... (more)