Red Hook Initiative
Our model and dedicated team are nationally recognized for our innovative, place-based approach to social change. We’re proud recipients of the following awards throughout our 20-year history.
Yield Giving Open Call
$1M Yield Giving Open Call Awardee: Red Hook Initiative, 2024
Alfresco NYC 2022 One-Time Grant Winner
Alfresco NYC One-Time Grant Winner: Red Hook Initiative, 2022
Jordan Brand Wings Scholarship Winners
Class of 2026 Wings Scholars: Laila and Michael, 2022
Robin Hood Foundation Power Fund
Power Fund Honoree: RHI & Morgan Monaco, Executive Director, 2021
Celebrating Mental Health Heroes
Florie St. Aime, Clinical Social Work Manager, 2020
40 Under 40: The Rising Stars in NYC Food Policy, Class of 2020
Nefratia Coleman, Red Hook Houses Farm Manager, & Souhair Kenas, Farm Education Manager
NBC Universal Foundation Project Innovation
Grand Prize Winner, 2018
Brooklyn Community Foundation Spark Prize
Winner, 2018
The Atlantic Renewal Awards
Finalist, 2017
Village Voice Best of NYC
Red Hook WIFI, 2016
City & State Brooklyn Borough 50, 2016
Jill Eisenhard, Founding Executive Director, 2002-2020
Brooklyn Community Foundation Spark Prize
Finalist, 2017
NYC Economic Development Corporation RISE: NYC Competition
Red Hook WIFI and Digital Stewards, 2015
Brooklyn Women of Distinction Award, 2015
Ericka Medina, Senior Director of Programs
Crain’s 40 Under 40, 2014
Jill Eisenhard, Founding Executive Director, 2002-2020
Public Health Association of New York City
Public Health Community Award, 2013
Brooke W. Mahoney Award for Board Leadership
Finalist, 2013
Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things, 2013
Sheryl Nash-Chisholm, Youth Jobs Developer
Nonprofit New York Excellence in Nonprofit Management Award
Gold Medal Winner, 2012
Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, Building Brooklyn Award
Community Development Category, 2012
Coro Civic Leadership Award, 2012
Jill Eisenhard, Founding Executive Director, 2002-2020
