Fifth Avenue Committee, Inc. (FAC) is a non-profit comprehensive community development corporation and chartered NeighborWorks America member in South Brooklyn that advances economic and social justice by building vibrant, diverse communities where residents have genuine opportunities to achieve their goals, as well as the power to shape the community’s future.

Founded in 1978, FAC works to transform the lives of over 5,500 low- and moderate-income New Yorkers annually so that we can all live and work with dignity and respect while making our community more equitable, sustainable, inclusive, and just.

To achieve our mission, FAC develops and manages affordable housing and community facilities, creates economic opportunities and ensures access to economic stability, organizes residents and workers, offers student-centered adult education, and combats displacement caused by gentrification.

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Fifth Avenue Committee

Michelle de la Uz

Sam Marks

Melanie Ash

Gawain Patterson

Dany Cunningham

Christine Zinnel

Catherine Zinnel

Carolina Gonzalez

Bora Lee

Lavina Viney Maykut

Zully Rolan

Sarah Batchu

Roy Nielsen

Emily Blank

Denise Torres

Brian Mendes

Bill Yates

Aaron Shiffman

The Fundraising and Financial Operations team at Fifth Avenue Committee plays a crucial role in securing the financial resources necessary for the organization to fulfill its mission of promoting economic and social justice in South Brooklyn. This team develops and implements fundraising strategies, manages financial operations, oversees contracts, and ensures the effective administration of benefits for staff, all while supporting the organization’s initiatives to create inclusive and sustainable communities.

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