Fort Greene Council is proud to cheer on one of our very own as he takes the stage this week! This Thursday, March 26th, Chef Renaldo will represent FGC at the 2nd Annual NYC Aging Plant-Forward Cookoff , and we are rooting for him to bring that 1st Place trophy back home to Brooklyn! Chef Renaldo has been serving up more than just delicious meals at our centers, he brings passion, creativity, and heart into every dish. His commitment to healthy, flavorful, and culturally ric

Fort Greene Council is proud to celebrate an extraordinary moment of recognition and gratitude for one of our own. On Friday, March 20, 2026, during a special Women’s History Month celebration, Ms. Claudette Macey was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award by Ms. Merlyn Bruce, Ms. Henry, and the members of the Christopher Blenman Older Adult Club. This honor recognizes Ms. Macey’s decades of dedicated service and her unwavering commitment to the Christopher Blenman Olde

Our Time Press has also published a phenomenal article honoring Mrs. C. Doris Pinn , the wife of Fort Greene Council, Inc.’s late founder, Mr. Samuel Pinn , in recognition of Women’s History Month . Read the article here: “C. Doris Pinn, A Treasure and More to Bed-Stuy and Beyond”: https://ourtimepress.com/c-doris-pinn-a-treasure-and-more-to-bed-stuy-and-beyond/