named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Case Management
Offers comprehensive support including assistance with public benefits (SNAP, cash assistance), legal aid, medical appointments, employment services, and transportation to court or police precincts
Culturally Competent Support Services
Provides halal meals, prayer space, modest clothing, hygiene products, and multilingual interpretation to meet the cultural and religious needs of AMEMSA and BIPOC clients
Housing Justice
Provides temporary and emergency shelter for domestic violence survivors, with culturally specific accommodations and referrals to transitional and permanent housing options
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Education 2 activities
- Community engagement and awareness eventsOrganizes annual events such as College Asiyah Charity Week in October to raise awareness and funds for domestic violence survivors and promote social justice engagement.
- Resource dissemination and educationProvides printable educational materials on the impact of domestic violence on children, healing practices, and available resources to support informed decision-making and recovery.
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Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 2 activities
- Temporary and emergency housing for domestic violence survivorsProvides temporary and emergency housing in Brooklyn, NY for survivors of domestic violence and women experiencing homelessness, with culturally specific accommodations including halal meals and designated prayer spaces. Since 2018, the organization has housed over 650 women and children.
- Transitional and permanent housing placementSupports clients in securing stable long-term housing through referrals to longer-term shelters, connections to rental assistance programs, and guidance on permanent housing options. In 2024, facilitated permanent or transitional housing for 75% of women and children served.
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Animal Welfare and Rescue Support 1 activity
- Community donation and volunteer engagementAccepts physical donations and maintains a public wishlist to support shelter residents. Offers volunteer opportunities and has engaged over 200 community volunteers in programs and awareness-raising events.
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Refugee and Immigrant Resettlement Services 1 activity
- Comprehensive case management and support servicesDelivers trauma-informed, culturally competent case management including assistance with public benefits applications, legal advocacy, court accompaniment, medical care coordination, and mental health referrals for immigrant and refugee women and families from AMEMSA and BIPOC communities.
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Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
- Employment and basic needs supportProvides employment support such as resume assistance and helps clients secure modest clothing, hygiene products, and halal food. Also offers rent and food assistance, monthly donation drives, and mentorship through the Immigrant/Refugey Relief Program.
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Tenant Legal Advocacy & Support Services 1 activity
- Legal advocacy and eviction preventionProvides legal advocacy services that have reduced eviction notices for clients by 40%. Includes assistance with legal aid connections, court accompaniment, and support with legal processes.
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Perinatal Support Services 1 activity
- Mental health and emotional wellness servicesConnects women to licensed counseling and therapy services and offers healing circles and pre- and postpartum support for new mothers to support emotional recovery and trauma healing.
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Community Capacity Building & Leadership Networks 1 activity
- Partnership development for collective advocacyDevelops partnerships with over 15 local organizations to improve service delivery and advance collective advocacy efforts for marginalized populations, particularly immigrant and refugee women.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Emergency fundraising for critical needsConducts emergency fundraising campaigns to cover life-saving medication, specialized nutrition, emergency housing, medical transportation, and trauma support for individuals with urgent medical conditions such as Infantile Refsum Disease.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.24M
Contributions & grants$1.24M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.19M
Program expenses76%
Admin / overhead24%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$223K
Grants paid out$266K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$566K
Cash$252K
Investments$0
Liabilities$40K
Net assets$526K
Liquid reserves2.5 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +76.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANIA DARWISH | Director | 40 | $77K |
board members · 3
- FAWZIA SYED — Secretary
- SAHINA ISLAM — Treasurer
- TASNIA AHAMED — President
relationships · 20
Who they work with
- Amnesty International Partner — Dania Darwish, founder and executive director, previously held roles at Amnesty International.
- CAPS program Partner — Collaborates with the CAPS program to ensure accessible, comprehensive mental health care for those in need.
- Council on American-Islamic Relations Partner — Dania Darwish, founder and executive director, previously worked at the New York Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations.
- FindHelp.org Partner — Partners with FindHelp.org to connect survivors to financial assistance, food pantries, medical services, and other free or low-cost support.
- MENA Partner — Partners with MENA to promote civic engagement and raise awareness on social justice issues.
- Muslim Civic Table Partner — Collaborates with the Muslim Civic Table (MCT) to foster civic participation and advocacy within the community.
- NYC Department of Homeless Services Government — Collaborates with Asiyah Women's Center to strengthen and expand housing services for survivors of domestic violence.
- Office of Immigrant Affairs Government — Partners with Asiyah Women's Center to support housing services for immigrant survivors of domestic violence.
- Office of U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Government — Dania Darwish, founder and executive director, previously held a role in the Office of U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand.
- SNAP Government — Assists clients with applying for SNAP benefits.
- UN Women Government — Dania Darwish, founder and executive director, previously held a leadership position at UN Women.
- activists Partner — Collaborates on local advocacy for policy changes addressing domestic violence and housing instability
- cash assistance Government — Helps clients apply for cash assistance programs.
- churches Partner — Partner in faith-based engagement to support spiritual and emotional well-being
- elected officials Partner — Collaborates on local advocacy for policy changes addressing domestic violence and housing instability
- grassroots organizations Partner — Collaborates on local advocacy for policy changes addressing domestic violence and housing instability
- interfaith groups Partner — Partner in faith-based engagement to support spiritual and emotional well-being
- local businesses Partner — Engaged in corporate volunteering and donations to support community uplift
- local mosques Partner — Partner in faith-based engagement to support spiritual and emotional well-being
- schools Partner — Collaborates on youth mentorship and educational workshops about domestic violence and social justice
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Culturally Competent, Trauma-Informed Caremethodology: culturally_competent_trauma_informed_careBy delivering services that are both culturally competent and trauma-informed, the organization increases trust and engagement among Arab, Muslim, Middle Eastern, South Asian, and BIPOC survivors of domestic violence, because shared cultural understanding and sensitivity to trauma improve service effectiveness and safety.
- Culturally Congruent Staffing Modelmethodology: culturally_congruent_servicesBy employing staff who share cultural and racial identities with clients, the organization enhances trust and service effectiveness for survivors facing Islamophobia and immigration-related barriers, because shared identity reduces stigma and improves communication.
- Housing as a Human Right Frameworkmethodology: housing-as-a-human-rightBy providing emergency and long-term housing as a fundamental human right, the organization supports stability and recovery for immigrant and refugee survivors of domestic violence, because access to safe housing is foundational to healing and self-determination.
- Integrated Family Support Approachmethodology: integrated-family-supportBy addressing interconnected needs—medical, nutritional, housing, transportation, and mental health—through coordinated humanitarian aid, the organization builds holistic stability for survivors, because systemic crises require multi-dimensional solutions.