St. Nicks, the St. Nicholas Neighborhood Preservation Corp., emerged in 1975 at the forefront of a nationwide grassroots movement to preserve and improve neighborhoods. A group of determined residents and business people committed themselves to end general decline in the neighborhood.
Today, St. Nicks is dedicated to keeping North Brooklyn sustainable for low- to moderate-income people. With... read moreSt. Nicks, the St. Nicholas Neighborhood Preservation Corp., emerged in 1975 at the forefront of a nationwide grassroots movement to preserve and improve neighborhoods. A group of determined residents and business people committed themselves to end general decline in the neighborhood.
Today, St. Nicks is dedicated to keeping North Brooklyn sustainable for low- to moderate-income people. With more than 1,350 employees, we strategically focus on providing services in five main areas: housing, healthcare, workforce and economic development, and youth and education.
St. Nicks is a nonprofit, non-sectarian community development corporation. Our mission is to serve as a catalyst to improve the quality of life for Williamsburg-Greenpoint residents by addressing economic, educational, health, housing, and social needs while preserving the vibrant and diverse character of the entire community, particularly for low- and moderate-income residents.
St. Nicks’ work is guided by five principles of community development:
Achieve tangible results;
Empower residents and encourage self-help;
Leverage financial and human capital;
Foster grassroots decision-making through partnerships and collaboration;
Rebuild the social fabric of our community. read less