In his blog, Summer 2024 Fellow Sam Daponte highlights the essential elements of community advocacy: organizing, advocacy, and power, as embodied by The Flossy Organization's grassroots efforts in Brooklyn. Through direct action on issues like gun violence, transit equity, and housing justice, The Flossy empowers residents, especially youth, to become changemakers, fostering a dynamic movement for systemic transformation. By uniting diverse community members and building collective power, The Flossy exemplifies how grassroots advocacy can drive significant social change.