Lex & 3rd Unity Project (L3UP)

The Lex & 3rd Unity Project (L3UP) is a new companion nonprofit, currently launching and set for official registration in 2026. We're designed to uplift community impact in East Harlem and beyond.

Our roots are firmly planted in the dedicated work of the Lex & 3rd Block Association (L3BA), which serves the vibrant East Harlem community at a grassroots level since 2022. While L3BA's direct action has been effective, its unregistered status limits access to grant funding opportunities for expanded initiatives.

To bridge this gap and unlock greater resources, DJ Brenda Black, co-founder and project director of L3BA, is personally launching L3UP. As L3UP's Grant Director, Brenda will lead our efforts to secure vital grants. L3UP operates as a separate, but deeply connected, fiscal sponsor, an umbrella organization.

This approach allows L3BA to maintain its powerful grassroots operations without change, while L3UP focuses on securing the robust funding needed for even more beautification projects and expansive community initiatives. We're committed to complete transparency as L3UP builds and grows, ensuring that our efforts unite and uplift communities in East Harlem and beyond.