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Lakou Cafe, a Haitian American fusion cafe and event space in Weeksville, Brooklyn, is committed to nourishing the community and creating a sense of pride in the neighborhood’s rich history. With the grant, they plan to expand their catering business by investing in better equipment for transporting hot foods and storage. Through their community engagement efforts, Lakou Cafe has supported local organizations, held town hall meetings, advocated for community needs, featured local artists, and provided job opportunities and training to individuals, particularly people of color, empowering them with life skills.

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