Mission

UPROSE is dedicated to the empowerment of Southwest Brooklyn residents primarily through broad and converging environmental, sustainable development, and youth justice campaigns. Founded in 1966, UPROSE is Brooklyn’s oldest Latino community-based organization. We aim to ensure and heighten community awareness and involvement, develop participatory community planning practices, and promote sustainable development with justice and governmental accountability.

Contact:          166A 22^nd Street

Brooklyn, NY 11232

(718) 492 – 9307

www.uprose.org

 

Leadership:     Elizabeth Yeampierre, Chair

                        elizabeth@uprose.org

 

Location:        Brooklyn, NY