NORTH BROOKLYN
WE CAN

What is WE CAN?

The North Brooklyn Welfare Education & Community Advocacy Network (WE CAN) was founded in 1996 in response to the passage of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (PRWORA), also known as "welfare reform." Formed by a coalition of community-based groups, WE CAN is dedicated to the struggle for justice, equality, and real opportunities for people receiving public assistance. By launching educational campaigns, expanding community resources, and organizing advocacy workshops throughout the community, WE CAN provides both services and support to neighborhood residents who need a safety net and those struggling to move from welfare to work.

Organizations Active in WE CAN Include:

Brooklyn Perinatal Network
Diana H. Jones Senior Center
Musica Against Drugs
Nuestros Ninos Child Development School
Ridgewood-Bushwick Senior Citizens Council
St. Nicholas Neighborhood Preservation Corporation
Services for the Underserved
Southside Mission
Southside United HDFC (Los Sures)
W.G.B. HIV/AIDS Network
Williamsburg Works
Legal Counsel: Brooklyn Legal Services Corporation A

How to Reach Us:

WE CAN Hotline, Tuesdays from 10:00 - 12:00 (718) 487-2300 or (800) 696-6778

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