We are the Heartbeat of Brooklyn.

Committed to unity, advocacy, and direct action for the community.

One Brooklyn. One Brooklyn Emerge.
Born in the Storm In 2020, as the pandemic silenced our streets, Brooklyn Emerge found its voice. We didn’t just witness the crisis; we became the response. What started as a grassroots lifeline during COVID-19 evolved into a permanent mission to bridge the gaps in our borough. The “One Umbrella” Vision We are a mosaic of different languages, different countries, and different colors—BUT One Voice. As a One Umbrella Organization, we provide the shelter and support Brooklyn needs to thrive. From hot halal meals to youth empowerment, we ensure that in a city of millions, no neighbor stands alone. We are the pulse. We are the advocates. We are Brooklyn Emerge.

Our Story

Core Values

Unity

Advocacy

Education

Action

Meet the Impact Team

team

Sameer Tariq

Operation Manager

Nisar Khalil

Member

Haroon ur Rasheed

Member

Shabir Ahmad

Co-founder

Zakarya Khan

Founder

Volunteer Spotlight

Munzifakhon ahmadbekava

Volunteer

Volunteer Spotlight

Muhammad Azam

Volunteer

Volunteer Spotlight

Lenora Gooden

Volunteer

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Asad Naseer

Volunteer

Volunteer Spotlight

Agnes Pontillias

Volunteer

Volunteer Spotlight

MD Abdur Rahim

Volunteer

Volunteer Spotlight

Paula Bard

Photographer

This week, we're proud to highlight Paula Bard - the amazing woman behind the lens at our Monday food distributions. Her dedication to capturing these powerful moments helps tell the story of our work and community impact. Thank you, Paula, for using your talent to uplift our mission and partnership with Council Member Mercedes Narcisse!

Volunteer Spotlight

Muhammad Arshid

Volunteer

Muhammad Arshid, thank you for standing tall and showing unwavering dedication to your community. Your passion and energy inspire us all. You prove that leadership has no age limit, we're grateful to have you on this journey. Keep shining!