C.R.I.B. Offerings

Current Offerings: 

Chat and Chew (Monthly Open House)

Chat and Chew is the weekly open house at The C.R.I.B. This event is open to all community members and partners. Join us once a month. Come tour our space, mingle with other C.R.I.B. members and staff, register for upcoming offerings and discuss current events. We will demonstrate how we use the “Four D’s” of Appreciative Inquiry to Discover community resources, Dream with community members and partners about potential offerings, Design opportunity for community engagement, all while we Deliver a greater community awareness about what The C.R.I.B. has to offer. Enjoy joy a light meal, welcoming conversation and receive C.R.I.B. giveaways. Please see the C.R.I.B. Calendar for upcoming Chat and Chew Dates.

Parent Cafes (Parent and Community Support)

Parent cafes are parent lead conversations dedicated to promoting the protective factors. These protective factors include Resilience, Relationships, Knowledge, Support and Communication. Each café conversation in an opportunity to listen, be listened to share experience and deep dive into group discussions related to selected protective factors. Please see the C.R.I.B. Calendar for upcoming Parent Cafes.

Our Voices (Mental Health and Wellness)

“Our Voices” is a quarterly event co-designed by Omar James, who is also one of the Dream Team members. “Our Voices” is an opportunity to change attitudes, stigmas and assumptions about individuals living with mental health conditions.
“Our Voices” forum provides personal perspectives, as community members, who have live experiences with mental health share openly about their experiences. Community partners are also invited to participate and provide helpful information and resources. After two successful events, “Our Voices” has been invited to take part in different mental health discussions in other communities throughout Brooklyn. Please see the C.R.I.B. Calendar for upcoming Our Voice events.

Family Fun Fridays (School ages kids and their Families)

What started as a monthly movie night co-designed by a 6-year-old community member, has now turned into a night of fun for families at the C.R.I.B. Family Fun Fridays features family- friendly DIY activities including Paint and Sips, build a bear, game nights, community trips and family dinners. This offering encourages families to spend quality time with one another doing something fun an engaging as a family. Please see the C.R.I.B. calendar for upcoming Family-Fun Friday events.