SSB members have created, financed, staffed and sustained many rewarding and meaningful “core projects” with their dedicated efforts.  Among these are:

Supervised Visitation Project providing non-custodial parents the opportunity to visit with their children in a safe and supportive environment, free of charge, eliminating their financial burden and helping bring families back together.

Homeless Women’s Shelter giving comfort and support to women in transition as they take the necessary steps to self-sufficiency, finding a new home and job.

Homeless Artists Project nurturing the creative spirit of those living on the streetsthrough periodic live performances and exhibitions of their work. 

MetroKids Soccer Projectgiving financial and logistical support to dozens of boys and girls to experience the power of sport and being part of a team.

All Healers Mental Health Alliance in association with the Black Psychiatrists of Greater New York & Associates, supporting the mental health needs of survivors, caregivers and first responders of natural and man-made disasters including 9/11 World Trade Center attack, Hurricanes Katrina and Ike and the recent earthquake in Haiti.

East Harlem School Partnership giving children the opportunity to advance themselves in their creative possibilities through scholarships and support for schools program.

Fundraising initiatives

Through the DNA Testing Project, the SSB raises money in support of The Innocence Project to finance DNA Testing and free those who have been wrongfully incarcerated.  In support of the ongoing projects of the SSB, we periodically hold used book sales and jumble sales, with all proceeds going to support our work.  In addition, we place items for sale on Ebay and Craigslist to support the important work we do.