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UNITED HANDS ORGANIZATION INC

BROOKLYN, NY · EIN 932643668 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B30 · Education · Micro (<$100K) · uhands.org
revenue
$0
expenses
$0
net assets
$-125K
employees
0
program ratio
43%
mission · from form 990

PROVIDING HELP TO THE VISUAL AND HEARING IMPAIRED

profile · synthesized from sources

United Hands Organization Inc. provides comprehensive services for Deaf, Deaf-Blind, Hard-of-Hearing, and Non-Verbal individuals across the United States. The organization offers direct support in housing, job training, social services, budget management, and wellness. Its staff are fluent in American Sign Language, and it emphasizes accessibility, inclusion, and advocacy to improve quality of life for the communities it serves.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Budget Support
Helps individuals save on home, health, and wellness expenses through guidance on utility assistance and discounted services.
Housing Assistance
Provides support in finding accessible housing tailored to Deaf, Deaf-Blind, and Hard-of-Hearing individuals, including senior living options, with ASL-fluent staff guidance.
Job Training
Offers vocational training programs to enhance professional skills and open career opportunities for Deaf, Deaf-Blind, and Hard-of-Hearing individuals.
Social Services
Delivers personalized support for healthcare, housing, and other needs for Deaf, Deaf-Blind, and Hard-of-Hearing individuals of all ages.
Wellness Center
Provides free transportation to the Deaf Wellness & Recreation Center to support well-being and social engagement.
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Deaf and Hard of Hearing Support Services 5 activities
    • Assistance for individuals with visual and hearing impairments
      Provides services and support to individuals with visual and hearing impairments, including Deaf-Blind individuals, through targeted programs and accommodations.
    • Budget and cost-saving support for Deaf, Deaf-Blind, and Hard-of-Hearing individuals
      Offers budget support services to help Deaf, Deaf-Blind, and Hard-of-Hearing individuals access cost-saving programs, including utility bill assistance and discounted deliveries, to reduce expenses related to home, health, and wellness.
    • Comprehensive accessible services for Deaf, Deaf-Blind, Hard-of-Hearing, and Non-Verbal individuals
      Provides a broad range of accessible services addressing employment, wellness, social services, housing, medical care, financial literacy, elderly care, and entrepreneurship opportunities for Deaf, Deaf-Blind, Hard-of-Hearing, and Non-Verbal individuals.
    • Personalized social services for Deaf, Deaf-Blind, Hard-of-Hearing, and non-verbal individuals
      Provides tailored social services to support Deaf, Deaf-Blind, Hard-of-Hearing, and non-verbal individuals with healthcare, housing, and other life challenges.
    • Vocational training for Deaf, Deaf-Blind, Hard-of-Hearing, and non-verbal individuals
      Offers specialized vocational training programs to enhance professional skills and career opportunities for Deaf, Deaf-Blind, Hard-of-Hearing, and non-verbal individuals.
  • Non-Emergency Medical & Essential Transportation 1 activity
    • Free transportation to Deaf Wellness & Recreation Center
      Provides free transportation services for Deaf, Deaf-Blind, and Hard-of-Hearing individuals to access the Deaf Wellness & Recreation Center.
  • Residential Support for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
    • Housing assistance for Deaf, Deaf-Blind, and Hard-of-Hearing individuals
      Provides housing assistance by guiding Deaf, Deaf-Blind, and Hard-of-Hearing individuals to accessible living spaces.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$0
Contributions & grants$0
Program service revenue$0
Investment income$0
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$0
Program expenses43%
Admin / overhead57%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$13K
Cash$2K
Investments$0
Liabilities$139K
Net assets$-125K
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue -100.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 3
  • IRMA HARRIS — BOARD MEMBER
  • LARIS FARBEROV — BOARD MEMBER
  • SHADRIKA BRACY — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 4

Who they work with

  • Deaf Wellness & Recreation Center Partner — Provides free transportation to the Deaf Wellness & Recreation Center as part of wellness programming.
  • community organizations Partner — Works with community organizations to expand services and advocacy efforts for Deaf, Deaf-Blind, and Hard-of-Hearing communities.
  • corporations Partner — Partners with corporations to support programs and advocate for the inclusion of Deaf, Deaf-Blind, and Hard-of-Hearing individuals.
  • government agencies Partner — Collaborates with government agencies to advocate for policy changes and raise awareness for the Deaf, Deaf-Blind, and Hard-of-Hearing communities.
strategies · 3

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.

  • Comprehensive Support with Strategic Advocacy
    methodology: direct_service_to_policy_advocacy
    By delivering tailored, wraparound services and forming strategic partnerships with government and community entities, the organization advances systemic inclusion because direct service insights inform policy advocacy, amplifying impact beyond individual clients to community-wide change.
  • Inclusive Vocational Training Model
    methodology: inclusive_vocational_training
    By combining industry-relevant coursework with hands-on training in an environment designed for Deaf, Deaf-Blind, and Hard-of-Hearing learners, the organization increases employment readiness because inclusive pedagogy and practical experience jointly address systemic barriers to sustainable employment.
  • Sign-Language-Accessible Service Delivery
    methodology: sign_language_access
    By employing sign-language-fluent staff to deliver housing and support services, the organization improves engagement and outcomes for Deaf, Deaf-Blind, and Hard-of-Hearing individuals because communication accessibility is foundational to trust, understanding, and effective service utilization.