East Brooklyn Congregations
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East Brooklyn Congregations (often abbreviated EBC) is an example of congregation-based community organizing serving several neighborhoods in New York City. Formed in 1980, it is affiliated with the Industrial Areas Foundation
and headed by Michael Gecan
. EBC is best known for founding Nehemiah Homes and building 2,100 houses that low-income families could afford to buy. It has been involved in the formation of three public New York City high schools: EBC East New York, EBC Bushwick High School for Public Service, and Bushwick Leaders' High School for Academic Excellence.
Industrial Areas Foundation
The Industrial Areas Foundation is a national community organizing network established in 1940 by Saul Alinsky. IAF provides training and consultation, furnishes organizers, and develops national strategy for its affiliated broad-based community organizations. There are currently 57 IAF...
and headed by Michael Gecan
Michael Gecan
Michael Gecan is a community organizer in New York affiliated with the Industrial Areas Foundation. He was trained in part by Saul Alinsky. He is lead organizer for East Brooklyn Congregations and other New York based organizations. He is the executive director of United Power for Action and...
. EBC is best known for founding Nehemiah Homes and building 2,100 houses that low-income families could afford to buy. It has been involved in the formation of three public New York City high schools: EBC East New York, EBC Bushwick High School for Public Service, and Bushwick Leaders' High School for Academic Excellence.