As the holiday season approached, Community Capacity Development (CCD) embarked on a heartwarming collaboration with Council Member Julie Won and Woodside On The Move to bring the spirit of unity to the neighborhoods of Woodside and Astoria. This joint effort aimed not only to distribute Thanksgiving turkeys but also to foster a sense of unity and […]
During the summer months, communities across multiple cities come together for a common cause — The Safe Summer 2023 initiative. This community-driven effort aims to prevent gun violence and foster safety and security within selected jurisdictions. Rooted in community leadership, this initiative is built on three fundamental guiding principles. 1. Strategic Planning: Our first guiding […]
Human Justice System Change Conference: Shaping the Future Together The Human Justice System Change Conference held at St. Francis College, organized by Community Capacity Development (CCD), was a transformative event that brought together passionate advocates, thought leaders, and community members. The conference featured four insightful panels that addressed critical issues in the justice system, ranging […]
Our Executive Director, K Bain was in Geneva, Switzerland representing CCD at the Unarmed Civilian Protection Accompaniment (UCP/A) International Gathering, the first global gathering of UCP/A practitioners, their community partners, researchers and allies. Collaborating to advance the UCP/A Community of Practice by creating opportunities to grapple with shared issues, explore creative solutions, and build relationships […]
Our 2nd Annual Human Justice Gala was held on February 24, 2023 at Nebula in New York. It was a night of elegance and acknowledgement for all our honorees and Human Justice Ambassadors. The annual Human Justice Gala provides an incredible opportunity to come together and acknowledge community leaders who serve Black, Brown and indigenous […]
At community Capacity Development, the Human Justice Training Academy boasts of highly resourceful training specialists who amplify the teaching of the Human Justice Network. The team was on ground recently for a training session with Elite Learners, one of our partner organizations in New York. Our Human Justice Training is uniquely designed to expand the […]
Peace Walk in Astoria, Queens NY A significant part of our Human Justice and Healing programs in the community is our prompt and immediate deployment of healing resources to support individuals and families confronted with any form of distress or trauma. One of our healing-centered approaches come in the form of galvanizing the community through […]
The CCD team was present as Rise Light & Power announced plans to redevelop the Ravenswood Generating station into a new renewable energy hub to help New York achieve its nation-leading climate goals. Our leadership at CCD has been at the forefront of advocacy for renewable energy in Black and Brown neighborhoods who are daily […]
Our Executive Director, k. Bain Joins researchers, academicians and community leaders to speak on “Dismantling Structural racism” at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Interdisciplinary leaders’ program, led by University of Minnesota in New Orleans. This is a leadership forum that convene researchers, community leaders, advocates and organizers, using the power of applied research to inform […]