Evonne Capers

A product of the New York City public school system, Ms. Capers received her diploma from Bushwick High School. Shortly after graduation, Ms. Capers moved to the Bronx and obtained employment with American Telephone and Telegraph, where she worked for 13 1/2 years. In her pursuit of a better economic opportunity, she then secured employment with the United States Postal Services, where she worked for 25 years until she retired.

Upon her retirement, Ms. Capers desired to be more involved in her community and became an active member of the Twin Parks NE II Tenant Association. Each of the buildings has a lead representative working together with tenants and management to bring prosperity and safety to the neighborhood. With hard and steadfast determination, she eventually became the President of the Association.

Ms. Capers’ commitment to helping others would not end there. She joined the Community Action for Safe Apartments (CASA), an initiative of New Settlements, a Bronx-based not-for-profit with a 23-year track record of revitalizing neighborhoods, building community and facilitating positive youth development. She is also a member of Tenants and Neighbors, a grassroots organization that helps tenants build, protect and access affordable housing opportunities. She volunteers her time working to build partnerships with her local elected officials to address unjust issues in her community.

In June 2014, Ms. Capers became an active member of Community Board 6. Since then, she has worked on several committees, served in multiple positions, and is now proudly serving as Community Board 6’s Chairperson.