Although New Yorkers share a common physical space, proximity alone is not enough to create genuine connection, understanding and tolerance for each other.
The work of connection and trust between communities requires continuous and deliberate work.
Hey Neighbor NYC does this work by connects New Yorkers across cultural communities and boroughs using photographic portrait-making, conversations and public art.
Meet the Connectors
The following community hubs and organizations nominated Hey Neighbor NYC connectors:
THE BRONX: Being Garifuna, Gambian Youth Organization, Jamaica Benevolent Arm & Cultural Center, Laal NYC, Muslim American Society (MAS) Bronx Muslim Center | BROOKLYN: Addisleigh Park Civic Organization, Arab American Association of New York, Bangladesh Institute of Performing Arts (BIPA) and Bangladeshi Women’s Club, Brooklyn Jewish Historical Initiative, East New York Community Land Trust (ENYCLT), Federation of Italian American Organizations of Brooklyn (FIAO), Flanbwayan Haitian Literacy Project, Little Caribbean, Mixteca Organization, Polish Slavic Center, RUSA LGBTQ, Scandinavian East Coast Museum, United Chinese Association of Brooklyn | MANHATTAN: Also Known As, Inc. Facebook Group, Association of Senegalese in America (ASA), Jews for Racial and Economic Justice, Latina 50 Plus, Street Corner Resources, The National Ghana Parade Council, We R El Barrio | QUEENS: Corona Plaza Vendors Association and Street Vendor Project, Jackson Heights Bangladesh Club, MinKwon Center for Community Action, Progressive Bukharians, The Ecuadorian Civic Committee of New York, The Tibetan Community School of NY & NJ | STATEN ISLAND: Bait-ul Jamaat – House of Community, Ghanaian Association of Staten Island, Italian American Women of Staten Island, The Nigerian-American Community Association, Dia de los Muertos and more….
