On April 8, 2025, the Sixth Street Community Center changed leadership, separating from its executive director Howard Brandstein. Our staff and board of directors hold deep respect for Howard's decades of service and steadfast commitment to this organization and the local community. This decision has weighed heavily on everyone involved at the Center. However, after a series of mission-threatening crises and many attempts at internal reform, this was the best path forward to ensure our ability to serve our community.

The Center will continue to grow its programming in youth arts and activism, food security, and climate justice under the careful guidance of its 8-person staff. As we look ahead, we are humbled by the opportunity to serve our diverse, unique, and resilient community. We are all fully committed to maintaining the Center's historic legacy and striving to realize its full potential.

To support this transition, we have engaged a nonprofit executive consultant with a track record of success in similar community organizations. We have also welcomed a new operations manager to enhance accessibility, affordability, and use of our space for all community members.

The Board remains confident in the Center’s direction and is grateful for our staff — a passionate group of long-time activists, youth leaders, funders and community members. We are committed to transparency, accountability, and shared stewardship. Please contact us at board+feedback@sixthstreetcenter.org with any questions, concerns, or suggestions.