While some people think of December as a month of winding things down, PACC is ramping up new undertakings that continue to meet the affordable housing, social justice and economic needs of our Brooklyn communities. We strive to keep this spirited pace year-round, as we are deeply committed to community empowerment, diverse neighborhoods, and social equity--beliefs we know you care about and strive for in your life. Will you join us in this crucial effort?

2011AppealLetter Dear Friend of PACC,    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. And I knew exactly...

STATEWIDE CAMPAIGN TO SAVE THE FORECLOSURE PREVENTION SERVICES PROGRAM For Immediate Release: November 7, 2011 For More Information Contact: NYC/Legal Services: Meghan Faux, South Brooklyn Legal Services: (718) 755‐0701 UPSTATE/Housing Counseling: Hilary Lamishaw, NeighborWorks Alliance of NYS: (518) 527-1474 Additional regional contacts listed below New York State’s Continuing Foreclosure Crisis and Looming Loss of Homeowner Assistance for New Yorkers at Risk of Foreclosure Highlighted at Assem...

Pratt Area Community Council invites you to attend the
Rise Up and Stay Put Home Rescue Fair!


Hosted by KISS FM's Bob Slade
Saturday, June 26, 2010
10 am to 3 pm
Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus
1 University Plaza
Brooklyn, NY 11201-5372

To preregister...

Here are two workshops that PACC’s Home Services department is facilitating this month. If you are interested in any of these courses...

March is the month to get your "house" in order. Tomorrow is the beginning of the Firstime Homebuyer Workshops for March and HSBC is sponsoring a FREE Financial Course (which starts on the 10th). check out our event calendar and reserve your spot for both workshops by calling 718-783-3549 x 10

PACC is a "News-Maker" this week!... Not only did we host Mayor Bloomberg's press conference on tax liens at Gibb Mansion this past Monday, but Stephan Dookeeram (Foreclosure Counselor) and Elana Shneyer (Director Of Community Organizing) were quoted in TWO separate news articles about the foreclosure crisis this morning! Links below:..

Hot off the press, here is our Annual Report. The report is comprised of stories and work that all of our wonderful staff has been doing over the past 2 years. We...

Make 2010 "your" year with financial and homeownership education with PACC. Both the First Time Home Buyer Classes and HSBC's Free Financial Educaton Workshops start the beginning of January. Call 718-7...

Ever wondered what's being erected on Atlantic Avenue, just east of Atlantic Center Mall? Let us introduce you to ATLANTIC TERRACE: One, Two and Three bedroom, eco-friendly apartments and AFFORDABLE Co-op homes in Ft Greene Brooklyn! Folks with income starting at 35K are...

On Tuesday, November 10th, PACC will be hosting it's second home-owner/home-buyer fair at Concord Baptist Curch. Earlier this year we held a similar event and