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?

Dear Friend of PACC,    My name is Adam Frank, owner of Tacos Cochinita, a new restaurant in Clinton Hill and my l-r: Trevor Adler, Stroock; Dale Charles, PACC; Adam Frank, Cochinita. first business.   Living in Brooklyn for the past ten years, I noticed a lack of good quality, inexpensive Mexican food in New York, which was a large part of the food culture in California where I'm from.  When I decided to open a restaurant that would fill that gap in this neighborhood, a...

PRATT AREA COMMUNITY COUNCIL IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SEEDCO FINANCIAL and BROWN & WATSON CONSULTANT SERVICES, INC. PRESENT Keep Your Business in Business: A Bookkeeping and Cash Flow Workshop This interactive workshop will cover: • the various accounting recording systems, accounting methods and how to set up a general ledger. • the resources available to assist you in balancing your books.

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...

Property Owners are “Rolling Up the Gates” on February 26th for Fulton Street and Washington Avenue Storefront Stroll Contact: Dale Charles, Pratt Area Community Council, 347-823-5700 ext. 11 On Saturday, February 26, 2011, prospective business owners will tour available storefronts on Fulton Street and Washington Avenue in Fort Greene, Clinton Hill, Bedford Stuyvesant and Prospect Heights Brooklyn as part of the 2nd round of the 2011 “Rolling Up the Gates” (RUG) Storefront Stroll. This storefro...

Property Owners are “Rolling Up the Gates” for Fulton Street and Washington Avenue Storefront Stroll


On Saturday, November 20, 2010, prospective business owners will tour available storefronts on Fulton Street and Washington Avenue in Fort Greene, Clinton Hill, Bedford Stuyvesant and Prospect Heights Brooklyn as part of another “Rolling Up the Gates” (RUG) Storefront Stroll. This storefront open house event is organized by Pratt Area Community Council (PACC)’s Economic Development Department in partnership with Washington Avenue-Prospect Heights Association (WAPHA) and Heart of Brooklyn. The goal of this event is to simplify entrepreneurs’ search for retail space while providing property owners with a means of cooperatively advertising their available commercial spaces...

Have you been to, or heard the buzz about PACC's Storefront Strolls? Brooklyn Independent Television, a community media program of BRIC Arts | Media | Bklyn has some great footage on their blog that showcases the benefits of an event of this nature. Check it out and let us know if you are interested in attending the next Stroll on Fulton Street.

You are invited to the Bed-Stuy Gateway Streetscape Project Information Session for Minority, Women, and Disadvantaged-Owned Businesses! This information session will be held on Thursday, January 14th from 5PM-7PM at the Restoration Plaza in Brooklyn. Pre-registration is required as space is limited. email: opportunitymwd@nycedc.com to reserve your space. flyer

$200,000 Capital Award to Benefit Clinton Hill and Bedford-Stuyvesant along the Central Fulton Street Commercial Corridor

Pratt Area Community Council (PACC) was awarded $200,000 in capital dollars through New York State Main Street Program, which is designed to stimulate revitalization in communities by providing funding for building renovations, streetscape enhancements and business or cultural anchors.

PACC will launch our Central Fulton Main Street Program by hosting an information session on Friday, April 17th, 2009 at 8:30 a.m. to be held at PACC’s newest office located at 896-900 Fulton Street, 2nd Fl.