Building Communities.
Growing Leaders.
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Turning Local Potential Into Lasting Change.
Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation (CHLDC) is a community-driven organization working alongside the residents of East New York, Cypress Hills, City Line, Starrett City, and Spring Creek, home to more than 200,000 people and vibrant immigrant communities from across the Dominican Republic, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, Ecuador, Mexico, Bangladesh, and beyond. Founded in 1983 by local residents and small business owners determined to invest in their neighborhood’s future, CHLDC has grown into a dynamic organization serving more than 20,000 people each year. Our work focuses on building opportunity, supporting families, and empowering residents, especially the next generation of leaders, to shape the future of their community. Rooted in the neighborhood and guided by community voices, we believe the people who live here should lead what comes next.
43+
Years Serving The Community
200,293+
Community Members Served
8
Program Divisions
Community Centers Built for Our Neighbors
Our community center is more than spaces— it is a hub for connection, growth, and opportunity. From youth programs and family support to education, wellness, and community events, we provide resources that meet residents where they are and help them move forward.
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CYPRESS HILLS EAST NEW
YORK COMMUNITY CENTER
A welcoming space for youth, families, and neighbors to learn, grow, and connect. CHENY offers afterschool programs, educational support, and community activities designed to empower residents and strengthen the neighborhood.
Community Programs in Cypress Hills & East New York
At Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation, our work is organized into focused program divisions designed to meet the real needs of our community. From education and career pathways to housing support and grassroots organizing, each division provides hands-on services that help residents build stability, opportunity, and a stronger future.
Housing Services
Providing trusted guidance for renters, homeowners, and first-time buyers, from financial counseling to foreclosure prevention, helping residents secure and maintain stable housing.
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PUBLIC BENEFITS
Get help accessing essential benefits that can ease everyday costs. Our team provides guidance on applications, eligibility, and renewals for programs like SNAP, cash assistance, transit discounts, and more.
BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS
The Business Partnership Program supports local entrepreneurs and small business owners with the tools they need to start, grow, and succeed.
College Success
Supporting students from high school through graduation with advising, financial aid guidance, and ongoing mentorship, ensuring more young people not only get to college, and thrive.
Youth & Family Services
Creating safe, supportive environments for young people and families through afterschool programs, summer opportunities.
Community Organizing
Empowering residents to lead change in their own neighborhoods through advocacy, leadership development, and collective action on issues that impact housing, safety, and quality of life.
COMMUNITY KITCHEN
The Community Kitchen is a shared, state-of-the-art commercial kitchen designed to help food entrepreneurs bring their ideas to life
Your Support Changes Lives
A single donation can open doors—to education, stable housing, meaningful careers, and stronger communities. By supporting Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation, you’re helping deliver critical resources and long-term solutions to the people who need them most. Give today and be part of the impact.
A Space for Every Celebration
Whether you’re planning a workshop, hosting a meeting, or celebrating a special moment, our community center provides a welcoming space built for connection. Designed with the neighborhood in mind, our rental spaces make it easy to gather, create, and celebrate close to home.
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Stay Connected to the Community
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Administrative Office:
625 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn,
NY 11208-1203
Phone: (718) 647-2800
Fax: (718) 647-2805
Hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm
Cypress Hills East New York Community Center:
ABOUT PROGRAMS GET INVOLVED RESOURCES CONTACT
276 Chestnut Street
Brooklyn, NY 11208-1203
Phone: (917) 451-8954
Hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-9pm & Sat, 10am-3:30pm