Voices of EBC
EBC’s work has always been rooted in action—people gathering, organizing, building, and pushing for change across East Brooklyn. This video collection captures those moments in motion, preserving interviews, community events, organizing efforts, and stories that show how EBC’s work has grown and evolved over time.
Making the American Dream of
home ownership possible
More than 40 years ago, local churches and the Industrial Areas Foundation launched the Nehemiah housing effort in East Brooklyn, helping first-time homeowners build equity and creating a foundation for lasting community development. Ted Koppel reports on its impact and expansion nationwide.
Nehemiah Oral History
Discover the story of Nehemiah Homes and how its groundbreaking approach to affordable homeownership transformed communities across New York City. This oral history looks back at its legacy while exploring how Nehemiah continues to inspire opportunity and community development today.
Do you recognize someone?
Invite EBC members and longtime residents to help identify the people, places, and events in photographs whose captions are incomplete.
