What We Do

Since its founding in February 2021, The Loisaida Foundry Inc. has been dedicated to organizing community give-back events that foster engagement, empowerment, and healing for the Lower East Side. We’ve hosted and partnered on numerous events, including a graffiti clean-up with the local 7th precinct, an Easter celebration featuring free books, toys, Easter eggs filled with treats, and pizza—generously donated by community members—and fundraisers like a GoFundMe campaign supporting a local garden.Since its founding in February 2021, The Loisaida Foundry Inc. has been dedicated to organizing community give-back events that foster engagement, empowerment, and healing for the Lower East Side. We’ve hosted and partnered on numerous events, including a graffiti clean-up with the local 7th precinct, an Easter celebration featuring free books, toys, Easter eggs filled with treats, and pizza—generously donated by community members—and fundraisers like a GoFundMe campaign supporting a local garden.

One of our signature events is the annual fall festival, where we bring the charm of upstate pumpkin picking and the spirit of an old-school block party to the neighborhood. Each child receives a free pumpkin, a printed family photo, a small cup of apple cider, and a treat. This year's festival featured a mini classic car show, an arts and crafts activity, and commemorated the 50th anniversary of the NYCHA development named after Puerto Rican revolutionary Mariana Bracetti. The celebration included a photo exhibit honoring families who have played a significant role in the building’s history.One of our signature events is the annual fall festival, where we bring the charm of upstate pumpkin picking and the spirit of an old-school block party to the neighborhood. Each child receives a free pumpkin, a printed family photo, a small cup of apple cider, and a treat. This year's festival featured a mini classic car show, an arts and crafts activity, and commemorated the 50th anniversary of the NYCHA development named after Puerto Rican revolutionary Mariana Bracetti. The celebration included a photo exhibit honoring families who have played a significant role in the building’s history.

Looking ahead, we aim to continue collaborating with other organizations across the Lower East Side to expand our community healing initiative.