Activities for the whole family, music, and togetherness will be the highlights this Sunday, August 20th, 12 to 5pm, as Crown Heights comes together in Brower Park (Kingston Avenue to Brooklyn Avenue, between Park Place and Prospect Place.)
At a time when differences have become more amplified the 8th annual One Crown Heights (OCH) event is a time to focus on unity as there will be something for everyone.
Features of the day will be: free admission to the Brooklyn Children’s Museum; free crafts, sports, and games for children; Outdoor Skates, and an interactive gymnastics show with J-Leagues. and music from such celebrities as Zayah, Steff Reed, Aaron Einhorn’s, Bud and Tal Jackson, Steel Drum Bands and Stilt Walkers. There will also be a time for community conversation when residents from different cultures will share their view on bringing calm to the street. The Kosher food option will be provided by Carbon BK.
OCH is sponsored by a coalition of Jewish and Caribbean and other communal groups as well as City Council members, State Assembly and Senate, and other elected officials.
• Community Resources and Health Screenings: The festival will provide a platform for non-profit organizations and community initiatives to raise awareness about their causes, fostering a spirit of solidarity and compassion among attendees. Health organizations will also provide vital health screenings and education.
• Artisan Marketplace: Discover our local small businesses, supporting their creativity and entrepreneurship.
“The mission of One Crown Heights is to bring people together, to foster an environment of understanding and appreciation for different cultures, and to inspire positive change. This festival is a testament to the power of unity, and we look forward to welcoming all members of the community to join us in this joyous celebration,” said Maayan Zik, Community Coordinator of One Crown Heights.
For more information about the 8th Annual One Crown Heights Community Festival, please follow us on Instagram @och_festival and on Facebook @One Crown Heights. Preferred hashtags are #onecrownheights and #ochfestival
About One Crown Heights: One Crown Heights is a coalition of organizations, representatives of local elected officials, community leaders, and locals that seek to unify our diverse community and create a cooperative network of businesses, institutions, and organizations that will work together to promote communication, economic growth, social justice, and cultural vibrancy. Our mission is to ensure that Crown Heights is a safe, healthy, and thriving neighborhood for all of its residents. We strive to foster a sense of community, collaboration, and pride in the Crown Heights area. Our members are dedicated to creating positive change in our neighborhood through advocacy, education, and activism.
One Crown Heights has received funding and organizing support from its inception, from The JCRC -NY, in its role as an anchor agency of the Mayor’s Office on the Prevention of Hate Crimes, Partners Against the Hate (PATH) initiative.
One Crown Heights Community Festival is a partnership with: The Office of the Mayor, NY City Council Members Crystal Hudson, Rita Joseph, and Chi Osse, Darlene Mealy, Congress Members Yvette D. Clarke and Hakeem Jeffries, NYS Senator Zellnor Myrie, NYS Assembly Members Brian Cunningham and Stephanie Zinerman, and Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez. In cooperation with: ADL New York/New Jersey, Affinity Plan, American Jewish Committee, Brooklyn Children’s Museum, Brooklyn Festival of Arts and Music, Brooklyn Hospital Center, Community Boards 8 & 9, Crown Heights Care Collective, Crown Heights Community Council, Crown Heights Jewish Community Council, Crown Heights North Association, Crown Heights Youth Collective, FDNY, Fidelis, Friends of Brower Park, Interborough Developmental & Consultation Center (Connect-IDCC), Jewish Children’s Museum, Jewish Community Relations Council, Local Development Corporation of Crown Heights, Love Hoops NY, Mayor’s Office for the Prevention of Hate Crimes, The Neighborhood BK, NYC Commission on Human Rights, Repair the World, Shua Strong, 77 Community Precinct Council, UJA-Federation, VNS Health, and Wellcare.
Thank you to the organizers for making the efforts to bring our community together and a way that fosters communication, understanding, respect and education. Lets be part of the solution.
was a great display of achdus and unity. proud of my community.