Kitchen Aide, RB Senior Center at Riseboro Community Partnership in Brooklyn, NY | USD19-19 | Kablio

Kitchen Aide, RB Senior Center at Riseboro Community Partnership in Brooklyn, NY | USD19-19 | Kablio

Company

Overview

Founded with a mission to revitalize neighborhoods and provide affordable housing opportunities.
Focus on creating sustainable communities through development, advocacy, and support services.
Specializes in the construction, preservation, and management of affordable housing properties.
Works closely with local residents, helping them access career development, financial literacy, and educational resources.
Supports economic growth by creating jobs and offering workforce training programs.
Leverages community-based partnerships to improve local infrastructure and ensure long-term impact.
Has developed numerous residential buildings and affordable housing projects across multiple neighborhoods.
Invests in the arts, culture, and wellness, promoting a holistic approach to community improvement.
A key player in tackling urban displacement and supporting underserved populations in New York.

Culture + Values

353 volunteers

Active community volunteers

Volunteers contribute to participatory budgeting initiatives, reflecting the company's commitment to community engagement.

5,694 participants

Engaged community members

Participants in participatory budgeting initiatives demonstrate strong community involvement in decision-making processes.

1,000 recipients

Annual toy-drive support

The company annually provides holiday gifts to over 1,000 individuals, showcasing its dedication to community well-being.

Our inclusive approach helps us achieve our mission to unleash the potential of communities to thrive, no matter the odds.
Holistic‑community revitalization model: building affordable housing as neighborhood asset foundation, then layering resource‑linking programs

Environment + Sustainability

100% Affordable

Multi-family Passive House

The first 100% affordable multi-family Passive House project in the U.S.

20% Energy Use

NYC Building Benchmark

Knickerbocker Commons uses only 20% of the energy of an average NYC building of the same size.

60–80% Energy Reduction

Bushwick Retrofit

A Passive House retrofit pilot project in Bushwick achieving significant energy savings.

50% Emissions Reduction

2033 Goal

A target to reduce emissions by 50% within a decade, with an additional 20% reduction in energy intensity.

Seven Passive House standard projects completed, including Knickerbocker Commons and Mennonite United.
Bethany Senior Terraces: fully-electrified PHIUS Passive House with rooftop solar array covering 100% common-area and ~80% of total building electricity.
1601 DeKalb affordable housing fully electric HVAC, designed to meet Enterprise Green Communities criteria.

Inclusion & Diversity

2020 Plan

Racial Equity Initiative

Comprehensive Racial Equity Action Plan adopted in 2020, spanning 10 categories such as Organizational Culture and Governance.

12‑Member Group

Internal Representation

Established a 12‑member Racial Equity Working Group representing all five divisions and infrastructure.

3 Cooperatives

Graduated Programs

Worker Coop Academy (2020–21) graduated 3 cooperatives, including Black‑led and Queer/Trans‑Black/Brown coops.

Launched Community Advisory Committee for community‑led input into decision‑making and program design.
Financial investment in leadership, mentorship and professional development of staff of color.
Gender‑related outcomes: Womxn‑led Beautifully Fed Food coop; Sisters 3 Tea family‑owned, predominately women operators.

Articles

Volunteer Program

Woodlawn Senior Living Ribbon-Cutting (external press release)

Ridgewood‑Bushwick Senior Citizens Council (Wikipedia history)