š³ļø Empowering Voices: Art, Conversation, and Civic Engagement at Grace Agard-Harewood Older Adult Club šØ
At Fort Greene Council, Inc., we believe that community engagement is one of the most powerful ways to create meaningful change ā and this week at our Grace Agard-Harewood Older Adult Club, that power was on full display.
We were honored to welcome NYC mayoral front-runner Zohran MamdaniĀ for a special Sip-N-PaintĀ event with our older adults. The afternoon blended art, open dialogue, and connection, creating a vibrant space where participants could express themselves both creatively and civically.
As brushes met canvas, conversations flowed naturally about the issues that matter most ā from access to resources and housing to community investment and safety for older New Yorkers. Mr. Mamdani took time to listen, share his perspective, and reflect on the unique role that older adults play in shaping the future of our city.
Adding even more depth to the afternoon were several of Brooklynās respected leaders: State Senator Jabari Brisport, Assemblymember Phara Souffrant Forrest, and Councilmember Crystal Hudson, who joined to show their ongoing support for Fort Greene Councilās mission of empowerment and advocacy.
The day was not just about art or politics ā it was about voices being heard, stories being shared, and community coming together.
š£ļø The Power of Your Voice
At Fort Greene Council, we remind our members and neighbors that your voice mattersĀ ā and one of the most powerful ways to use it is through voting.
Every election, from local to national, shapes the world around us ā our parks, transportation, senior services, housing, and healthcare. When we show up to the polls, weāre not just casting a ballot ā weāre shaping our neighborhoods, our opportunities, and the resources available to us and future generations.
So as election season approaches, we encourage everyone to:
ā Stay informedĀ about upcoming races and candidates.
š³ļø Check your voter registration statusĀ and know your polling location.
š Make a plan to voteĀ ā early, by mail, or on Election Day.
š¢ Encourage othersĀ in your community to do the same!
When we vote, we turn conversation into actionĀ and ensure that our collective voices ā across all ages ā help build the New York City we want to see.
šØ Thank youĀ to everyone who joined our Sip-N-Paint event for making it such an inspiring and empowering afternoon!
Be sure to check out the video highlights below, and remember: change starts when we show upĀ ā in our communities, in conversation, and at the ballot box.
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