Category: A Block at a Time

A Block at a Time will be collecting additional hygiene and baby supplies on Wednesday, 8/28 from 4:30 to 6 PM

We are still in need of: Hygiene, baby wipes and diapers, underwear, socks, toilet paper and clear plastic bins.

CLARIFICATION:
Cash and check donation can be dropped off to the AVillage…, Inc. offices at 3 Lincoln Square, Albany ONLY

Attached is an updated donation list. We will need hygiene items on an ongoing basis to make sure the families have them. We will also need an ongoing supply of wipes and diapers.

PLEASE NOTE: We are not able to accept furniture donations at this time. We will send out a call once we can.

Thank you EVERYONE for your help. The families really appreciate it.

Here is an updated Needs List

A Block at a Time in conjunction with Grand Street Community Arts, the Mansion Neighborhood Association, Bishop Maginn and AVillage…, Inc. will be collecting donations for a second day at the Grand Street Community Arts, 68 Grand Street, for the families effected by the Friday morning fire on Myrtle Avenue. Contact Dannielle Hille dannielle@abaat.org for more info.

Thanks to the communities wonderful response on Saturday, the list of needed items has been greatly reduced (see attached). The following items are of greatest need:
1) Body wash (new)
2) Lotion (new)
3) Razors and Shaving Cream (new)
4) Feminine Products (new)
5) Underwear for men, women and children (new)
6) Diapers and wipes: sizes 4, 5, 6
7) Pullups: sizes 4, 5, 6

Donations can be dropped off on Sunday 8/25/19 from 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM at the Grand Street Community Arts Center, 68 Grand Street.

Donations will also be accepted Monday – Friday from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM at Bishop Maginn at the corner of Eagle Street and Myrtle Avenue.

Monetary donations can be made online at the AVillage website, www.avillageworks.org. via PayPal. Please also email our office manager at rdefelice@avillage.org to note the money is for the fire victims. Checks made out to AVillage…, Inc. with Myrtle Avenue Fire Victims in the comment line can be sent to: AVillage…, Inc, PO Box 10152. Albany NY 12201. Starting Monday, cash and check dontions can be dropped off at AVillage…, Inc. offices at 3 Lincoln Square. ONLY (please do not drop off at SEFCU)

Co-Sponsored by: A Block at a Time | WWW.ABAAT.ORG, 
Mansion Neighborhood Association, Grand Street Community Arts, Bishop Maginn High School and AVillage

Shooting Response Next Steps Community Meeting
Thursday, August 1, 2019
6:00-8:00 PM
Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church
159 Quail Street, Albany NY

On Thursday, July 25^th, the community met with officials to discuss concerns and provide solutions in the wake of a 3 year old being shot. We need to continue the powerful conversation started at the first meeting. Come and be heard. VOICE your ideas. IDENTIFY solutions. IMPLEMENT a plan. SOLUTIONS WANTED

Can’t attend? Submit questions or suggestions prior to the meetings. Email to questions@abaat.org or leave a voicemail at 518-227-0012.

Thank you again to the Rev. Dr. Christopher A. Hill, Jr. and the church for allowing ABAAT to use of their space for our meeting.

Help ABAAT become a non-profit www.bit.ly/abaat518.

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Shooting Response Meeting
Thursday, July 25, 2019
5:30 – 7: 00 PM
Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church
159 Quail Street, Albany NY

This meeting is in response to the recent shootings including the injury of a 3 year old child. Since July 16th, there have been 4 people injured in shootings and around 6 shooting incidents.

Thank you to the Rev. Dr. Christopher A. Hill, Jr. and the church for allowing ABAAT to use of their space for our meeting.

Community Events JOIN one!

Bringing the community together one block at a time!

Everyday as we scroll through our news feed, we see amazing community events, projects and movements. But we find that we miss some because there is no single place that these events, projects and movements can be posted. So Dannielle created that space where all the amazing community activists, advocates and organizers can post whats going on to make sure that residents can join in the community building. All non-political events qualify. For profit events that do not donate a substantial amount of the profits do not qualify.

Events can be posted at www,facebook.com/BLKBB518. We will be expanding to better collect and post events. Until then please post to the Facebook Page. Lets keep this as a space to share community events, movements (including protests) and projects.

Also don’t forget our sister page Volunteer Albany where you can post volunteer opportunities so residents can easily find a fulfilling opportunity that helps build our community! www.facebook.com/volunteeralbany