Partners

  • Led by Sabrina Ross, Keep America Beautiful’s Newark chapter activates civic pride and environmental stewardship through hands-on cleanups, community engagement, and youth leadership. Their work aligns with Brickerati’s commitment to neighborhood beautification and regenerative placemaking.

  • Co-founded in 2014 and 2015 by Brickerati’s founder, the Heart of Vailsburg Garden Committee stewards the HOV Healthy Havens—Norwood Haven and Eighteenth Haven—as volunteer-powered living learning labs in Newark’s West Ward. Under the leadership of Melissa Leuthner, the gardens anchor food justice, permaculture, and intergenerational education through hands-on cultivation and seasonal community rituals.

  • Founded by Bilal Walker, Urban Seeds Grow cultivates creative healing, cultural preservation, and community development through artistic programming and youth-led innovation. Brickerati supports their archival and storytelling efforts, including a landmark nomination for Jersey Club’s birthplace.

  • Led by Khaatim Sherrer El, Clinton Hill Community Action (CHCA) champions resident-led development and neighborhood equity in Newark’s South Ward. Brickerati collaborates with CHCA on multiple initiatives, including co-developing the Brickawire Newsroom to amplify local voices and civic storytelling. Brickerati’s founder also serves on the South Ward Food Co-op Steering Committee, supporting CHCA’s food sovereignty movement through cooperative infrastructure and community self-determination.

  • Unicorn151, a Jersey Club pioneer and cultural curator, leads Illtown Philanthropists in using arts, youth engagement, and streetwear to uplift Newark’s creative ecosystem. Brickerati supports the organization through fund development for strategic initiatives and partnership cultivation, helping scale programs that blend culture, healing, and community impact.

  • Brenda W. Hargroves leads #LitBizLife as an author, coach, and strategist advancing entrepreneurial literacy and financial empowerment. As both a Brickerati partner and co-author of the Blennialsplain Substack column with founder Pamela Daniels, Brenda contributes consultative services for grant writing, fund development, and special projects. Brickerati also supports #LitBizLife’s digital campaigns, podcast production, and lead magnet development.

Our Clients

#LitBizLife: Life Is Literally a Business – Tampa Bay, FL

Brenda W. Hargroves leads #LitBizLife as an author, coach, and strategist advancing entrepreneurial literacy and financial empowerment. As both a Brickerati partner and co-author of the Blennialsplain Substack column with founder Pamela Daniels, Brenda contributes consultative services for grant writing, fund development, and special projects. Brickerati also supports #LitBizLife’s digital campaigns, podcast production, and lead magnet development.

Treehouse Cares – Newark, NJ

Founded by Tanya and Matthew Veltz, Treehouse Cares tackles food insecurity through community gardens, youth development, and trauma-informed care. Brickerati supports strategic fundraising, volunteer cultivation, and alignment with HOV garden operations and the Brick Media A&O Apprenticeship to strengthen workforce and place-based programming.

She Contractor Network – Union, NJ

She Contractor, founded by Tamika S. Lowe, elevates women in construction through workforce training, mentorship, and licensure support. As a founding board member of the nonprofit arm, Brickerati’s founder supports governance and partnership development, while also advising on PR strategy, event planning, and business infrastructure for the LLC. Initiatives include the She Contractor Institute curriculum, the #WeAreShe Brunch, and strategic sponsor activation.

Newark Community Street Team (NCST) – Newark, NJ

Under the vision of Aqeela Sherrills and leadership of Rey Chavis, NCST stands as a national leader in community-based public safety and healing-centered intervention. The Brickerati Group supports NCST in amplifying the narrative power of its model—elevating stories of healing, transformation, and workforce readiness that emerge from Newark’s frontline. Through public-facing storytelling, campaign development, and civic media collaboration, we help position NCST’s work as a blueprint for peace-building, survivor support, and economic mobility.

Printing Delite, Inc – East Orange, NJ

Felipe Gomez’s Printing Delite is a legacy print and graphics firm undergoing strategic transition. Brickerati is facilitating succession planning, organizational development, and marketing operations to stabilize leadership pipelines and position the business for long-term sustainability.

Dr. Rebeca Seagraves leads this pelvic health and maternity wellness clinic with a vision for trauma-responsive, integrative care. Brickerati contributes post-production videography and marketing strategy to elevate ERW’s visibility in women’s health advocacy and provider education.

Rashanna James-Frison’s debut book project is a culturally rich memoir launching through a hybrid publishing campaign. Brickerati is managing PR, book tour logistics, and digital activations—from presales to community pop-ups—amplifying her platform as a voice for Black women’s healing and authorship.

JUMPSTART Newark – Newark, NJ

JUMPSTART Newark, led by Van Robinson, adapts the Jumpstart model to empower Newark residents as developers of their own communities. Brickerati supports proposal development, strategic budgeting, and integration of best practices from peer cities to expand this inclusive economic mobility engine.

Unicorn151, a Jersey Club pioneer and cultural curator, leads Illtown Philanthropists in using arts, youth engagement, and streetwear to uplift Newark’s creative ecosystem. Brickerati supports the organization through fund development for strategic initiatives and partnership cultivation, helping scale programs that blend culture, healing, and community impact.

Through Alternation, LLC, Greg Saville delivers SafeGrowth®, a globally respected framework for resident-led participatory planning and 3rd Generation CPTED. Brickerati supports U.S. engagement strategy, curriculum positioning, and cross-sector partnerships that prepare residents to shape safer, more equitable urban environments.