Building on the success of the inaugural $50,000 Community Baby Shower Fund , which served hundreds of new and expecting parents in Brooklyn, Borough President Antonio Reynoso on July 28 announced that applications are now open for the second annual fund.

Ten Brooklyn nonprofits will be awarded up to $5,000 in matching funds for community baby showers held before May 31, 2026. The funds will cover costs for baby shower activities and workshops, provide essentials like diapers and baby blankets, and connect attendees with local resources.

The initiative supports Reynoso’s ongoing efforts to address stark maternal health disparities in Black and Brown communities, which continue to face disproportionately high maternal mortality and morbidity rates. Close

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