ABOVE
    &
    Collective
    Impact
    Network
    BEYOND

    Welcome to Above & Beyond. 
    A social impact network dedicated to collaboration, community, and regeneration.

    Ashley Taylor, Founder of Regency Space, display sign for the new Above and Beyond Membership Program

    Our Mission

    Create a platform for local networks to support communities in becoming more self-sufficient, equal and diverse, by cultivating a regenerative culture.
    Because, we believe that taking care of the Earth and each other should be part of the bottom-line.

    Our Space

    In addition to our collective impact network, we created and designed REGENCY, a community space that support systems for localism, and creates opportunities for regenerative projects to form.

    Light soaked small wedding space in Brooklyn, New York
    Black Room with Blue Mood Lighting at Regency in Brooklyn, New York. Lounge area to chill at a Bat or Bar Mitzvah.
    As a social enterprise, we support our work with rentals of our multi use space for weddings, music & art events, photo and film shoots and as a co-working facility.

    This allows us to provide free membership for our community.

    Free Membership

    Members can join the network by showing how they are giving back to the community, and are eligible to join if they can meet at least two of these criteria:
    • Working / volunteering with nonprofits / social causes
    • Using renewable energy in your home / business
    • Offsetting your carbon footprint
    • Providing an offer to the network, like a discount at your business
    • Banking with a credit union
    • Contributing to neighborhood resiliency and beautification
    • Being a CSA/food co-op member
    • Other – explain your contribution:

    *Please reach out if you want assistance implementing any of these practices or if you have questions. We’d love to help.

    It also allows us to support aligned nonprofits by donating the space to social causes within the community

    Join Us

    Benefits of Membership

    Community Drop-ins

    Seasonal quarterly healing/art/music events

    Networking, collaborating, and educational opportunities

    Discounts and unique offers from local, aligned businesses

    Community Drop Ins

    • Bi-monthly community gatherings
    • Access to deeply discounted everyday goods with eco friendly/sustainable brands.(Toilet paper, shampoo & conditioner, trash bags, coffee & tea, etc). We are currently sourcing from these companies.
    • Opportunities to meet other community members that are also going above & beyond.
    • Tarot and Astrology readings, and energy healing
    • Mini educational workshops/info sessions

    Seasonal Quarterly Events

    Thoughtfully Curated Immersive experiences that will include:

    • Live musical performances
    • Arts & crafts
    • Teas, elixirs, and snacks
    • DIY workshops
    • Sound meditations
    • Tarot and Astrology readings, and energy healing
    Belly Dancers with arms in the air and heads held back at Regency Event Venue
    Regency Event Venue Belly Dance open mic performance

    Educational Programming

    REGENCY is a trellis for community members to apply to run their own events, programming, classes, or other ideas. Some ideas we’re currently exploring are:

    • Workshop series for small business growth and development
    • Info sessions to educate members on how to become more sustainable and self-sufficient
    • Skills and workshop trainings
    • Disaster preparedness
    • Resource networking
    • Wellness workshops
    Our community partner, Red Hook Justice Center, hosted a workshop for their staff on healing from trauma : https://www.courtinnovation.org/programs/red-hook-community-justice-center
    A Cake Baked in Brooklyn Workshop at Regency Event Venue

    Unique Offers from Aligned Business Partners

    Members receive special offers or discounts that are not available to the general public.

    View Current Offers

    *We are in the process of working to secure more partnerships with aligned businesses for these benefits. Your business can apply here to provide an offer to our network

    Responsible Suppliers for Discounted Everyday Goods

    We’ve identified companies who are making socially and environmentally responsible everyday goods. These products are available for purchase at our community drop-ins at a discount, because we pass along the savings that we receive as a wholesaler to our members to acknowledge their contributions to their community and the planet. 

    Check them out

    We offer the following discount off of retail price based upon income levels from the US Census Bureau. This structure allows us to make the goods more affordable for everyone.

    • High Income = 25%
      • ($140,000/household per year) 
    • Middle Income = 32.5
      • ($45,000-$139,000/household per year) 
    • Low Income = 50%
      • (less than $45,000/household per year)  
    Fragrance-Free Cleaning Product Offered by Regency Event Venue and Community Space
    Toilette Paper Offered by Regency Event Venue and Community Space
    Bamboo Diapers Offered by Regency Event Venue and Community Space
    Soaps Offered by Regency Event Venue and Community Space's Above and Beyond Program
    Equal Exchange coffee offered by Regency Event Venue
    Alaffia Black Soap offered by Regency Event Venue
    Scully's Deodorant offered by Regency Event Venue and Community Space
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    Above & Beyond

    Collective Impact Network:

    A social impact network dedicated to collaboration, community, and regeneration, with a physical hub at the REGENCY community space in Red Hook Brooklyn. Free to join if you can demonstrate your contributions to community and the planet.
    Membership Benefits:
    • Discounts at local restaurants/business*
    • Wholesale prices for everyday common goods, picked up at weekly gatherings*
    • Free admission to quarterly arts/music events
    • Discounts off renting ReGenCy community space for your event once per year for engaged members
    • Access to a diverse group of people and resources for generating social impact
    *We are in the process of working to secure partnerships with local businesses for the following benefits – enrolling today will help us establish these relationships.

    How to Join :

    You can join the network by showing how you are giving back to your community / Eligible to join if you are satisfying at least two of these criteria:*
    • Working / volunteering with nonprofits / social causes
    • Using renewable energy in your home / business
    • Offsetting your carbon footprint
    • Providing an offer to the network, like a discount at your business
    • Banking with a credit union
    • Contributing to neighborhood resiliency and beautification
    • Being a CSA/food co-op member
    • Other – explain your contribution:
    *Please reach out if you want assistance implementing any of these practices or if you have questions. We’d love to help.
    For each item, we will be contacting you how to submit verification.