Taste of Red Hook is Tomorrow.

This benefit for Red Hook Initiative is happening tomorrow from 6-9pm at Pioneer Works, 159 Pioneer, and tickets are still on sale.  There will be drinks and food from dozens of the best local establishments.  Too many to name here but you can go to this site to view the list.  There will also be a silent auction. 

Red Hook Community Meeting Tonight!

With all that's going on it's important to regroup and discuss the issues.  This community meeting will focus on discussions about clean-up progress, relief efforts, and re-building a more storm-proof and sustainable Red Hook all around.  Come down to PS 27, at 27 Huntington Street, today at 5pm to give your input and keep informed.

Your Help Is Still Needed!

For the latest in hurricane relief info check out this website. http://interoccupy.net/occupysandy/  Donations and volunteers are still needed and this site will inform you of the latest in supplies and help that running low.  Also if you are interested in volunteering at RHI please fill out this form.  http://tinyurl.com/RHIvols before heading to their staging area at 480 Van Brunt St, 3rd Floor (the Fairway building).

Red Hook Relief Efforts.

Whether you need help or want to help, here are a few things going on in the Red Hook area for residents, businesses and anyone who wants to volunteer.


**Red Hook Farm needs volunteers between 10 and 4pm tomorrow.

**There will be lawyers on-site at the Pal Micco Building and RHI today to help with FEMA documents, lost food stamps, and other hurricane-related questions/issues.

**Our Van Brunt Street Office, 351 Van Brunt, is offering area residents electricity for their sump pumps as well as collecting can goods and clothing donations.

**Please, if you have wifi, open your network so others can use it. 

We'll keep posting more info as it comes in.  Please post more volunteer and relief opportunities in the comment section.  Also, this link (https://redhook.recovers.org/) is for anyone who wants to donate money, goods or receive help.  It'll keep you up-to-date on what is needed.

RHI Block Party!

The Red Hook Initiative is having a block party tomorrow, Saturday August 4th, to celebrate their 10th anniversary.  The party is at 767 Hicks, between W9 and Huntington from 3-7.  They'll have DJs, food, double dutch, dancing and a cooking contest!  For those of you who aren't familiar with RHI here's an excerpt from their website about their history.


In 2002 the Red Hook Health Initiative began as a program of a local hospital, in response to the severity of health and social issues in Red Hook. Over the last decade we have developed into a well-regarded community-based institution. In 2006 we formed the Red Hook Initiative (RHI), an independent 501(c)3, in order to expand our scope to better meet community needs. In February 2010, RHI moved into a brand new community center. It is a green building, representing our commitment to social justice and sustainability. This year, 2012, RHI is celebrating our 10th Anniversary and is moving forward with a renewed commitment to the people and community of Red Hook.

Red Hook Clean Up

Clean Up your community tomorrow, Saturday June 9th.  Join your neighbors at 9am (it'll go until noon) on the corner of Van Brunt and Beard Streets.  From their you'll walk north cleaning up the streets.  Here's a bit more on the subject:

FROM 9AM-NOON - We'll concentrate our efforts on revamping Van Brunt as we weed tree pits and sidewalk crevices, and pick up wind-swept debris. The early crew will start at the corner of Van Brunt and Beard and continue north until our bags are full and we run out of steam. Bring your neighbor, or meet a new one.

Gloves, trash bags, and cleaning materials will be provided by the City's Parks Department. But if you have your own gloves, or other materials, please do bring them. You can sign-in and pick up gloves in front of SBIDC's offices at 402 Van Brunt, near Coffey Street.

 Come out and beautify Red Hook!

RHI's Red Hook Story

Check this out! The Red Hook Initiative, at 767 Hicks, brings you their "Red Hook Story". If you don't already know, RHI is a non profit organization set up to improve the lives of Red Hook Residents struggling with poverty through programs in education, health, employment, and community development. They realize that many supporters haven't been down to see what they do or how they work so they've decided to bring RHI to them. Here's a bit about the project and a link to it.

For many years, photographer Kamau Ware has been a friend, collaborator, and inspiration for our staff and participants. In his most recent work, he uses his gift behind the lens to capture the spirit of life at RHI.

We hope you enjoy our

Red Hook Story

A Taste of Red Hook

The fourth annual A Taste of Red Hook is right around the corner, both literally and figuratively if you live in the neighborhood. On Wednesday, October 6th, you can help raise money for the Red Hook Initiative, which is a local organization that works with lower income Red Hook residents. Here's a quote from part their mission statement: "The Red Hook Initiative works to confront and affect the consequences of intergenerational poverty through an approach that offers support in education, employment, health and community development." You can read more on their website. (http://www.rhicenter.org).

The event will have live music, food and beverages from the best of the best in Red Hook, including Red Hook Lobster Pound, Sixpoint Craft Ales, Steve's Key Lime Pie, and The Good Fork. They will also have a silent auction for gift certificates for Brooklyn area spa treatments, designer accessories, and more.

Tickets are $100 and are available at www.rhicenter.org. The event starts at 6pm and will go until 9pm at the Kidd Yellin Gallery, 133 Imlay Street.