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East Harlem Community Organizations Active in Disasters

NEW YORK, NY · EIN 813559550 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE M20 · Public Safety & Disaster Relief · Micro (<$100K) · eastharlemcoad.org
revenue
$65K
expenses
$65K
net assets
$127K
employees
mission · from form 990

To strengthen the emergency preparedness and disaster response capacity of East Harlems vulnerable communities.

profile · synthesized from sources

East Harlem Community Organizations Active in Disasters (EH COAD) strengthens emergency preparedness and disaster response in East Harlem by coordinating local organizations and businesses. The coalition focuses on rapid communication, resource distribution, and community training to support vulnerable populations during public health emergencies and other disasters. Their work includes conducting drills, providing emergency education, and supporting recovery efforts in partnership with city agencies and nonprofits.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Coastal Storm Tabletop Exercise
Simulation and planning activity designed to prepare member organizations for coastal storm emergencies and improve coordinated response capabilities.
Mental Health Series
Program offering mental health support and education during and after disasters, featuring video content and outreach events focused on psychological resilience.
Stay Ready
Public education initiative providing disaster preparedness resources, including instructional videos on creating emergency go bags and responding to disaster scenarios.
activities · 11 groups

What they do

  • Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
    • Celebration of community service
      Hosts recognition events, such as the 2023 Celebration of Service, to honor contributions by community members to disaster response and recovery.
  • Neighborhood Civic Engagement 1 activity
    • Community engagement during Preparedness Month
      Organizes events and activities during Preparedness Month to engage East Harlem residents in disaster readiness efforts.
  • Mental Health Education and Awareness 1 activity
    • Community events during Mental Health Month
      Hosts events during Mental Health Month to promote mental well-being and resilience within the East Harlem community.
  • Distribution of PPE and Crisis Supplies 1 activity
    • Distribution of free masks
      Provides free masks to residents of East Harlem to support public health during emergencies.
  • Disaster Relief and Recovery Services 1 activity
    • Extreme heat preparedness and response
      Provides information and resources to the East Harlem community to prepare for and respond to extreme heat events.
  • Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
    • Free clothing distribution for residents in crisis
      Provides free clothing to East Harlem residents experiencing crisis through partnerships with Arcoiris and LSA Family Health Service.
  • Historic Site Public Programming 1 activity
    • Historical and impact showcase events
      Hosts gallery and commemorative events, such as the 2024 "COAD Throughout the Years" exhibition, to highlight organizational history and community impact.
  • Public Awareness and Educational Outreach 1 activity
    • Legionnaires' disease prevention education
      Offers educational resources to the community about Legionnaires' disease prevention and awareness.
  • Documentary Film Production 1 activity
    • Mental health video series production
      Produces a video series focused on mental health to support community well-being, particularly in the context of disaster recovery.
  • Community Capacity Building & Leadership Networks 1 activity
    • Strengthening emergency preparedness and disaster response capacity
      Works to enhance the ability of East Harlem's vulnerable communities to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters through coalition-building and capacity development.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Coastal storm emergency preparedness exercises
      Conducted tabletop exercises, such as in 2020, to simulate and prepare for coastal storm emergency scenarios.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$65K
Contributions & grants$42K64%
Program service revenue$23K36%
Investment income
Other revenue$10
expenses
Total expenses$65K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out$8K
balance sheet
Total assets$127K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$127K
1 years on record · 2024–2024
relationships · 16

Who they work with

  • American Red Cross GNY Partner — Collaborating partner
  • Community Emergency Networks Network — Member of the network
  • East Harlem Health Outreach Partnership Partner — Partner organization providing free primary care to uninsured adults in East Harlem.
  • East Side S.O.U.L. Partner — Community partner providing space for neighbors to connect and access resources.
  • Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook for communication and outreach.
  • Instagram Partner — Uses Instagram for communication and outreach.
  • LSA Family Health Service Partner — Member organization providing information and vouchers for free clothing through Arcoiris Thrift Store.
  • LinkedIn Partner — Uses LinkedIn for communication and outreach.
  • NYC Community Emergency Response Teams Partner — Collaborating partner
  • NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene Government — Collaborating partner
  • NYC Emergency Management Government — Collaborating partner
  • NYC VOAD Network — Member of the network
  • Pandemic Response Institute Network — Member of the network
  • Twitter Partner — Uses Twitter for communication and outreach.
  • YouTube Partner — Hosts mental health video content on YouTube platform
  • YouTube Partner — Uses YouTube for communication and outreach.
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.

  • Community-Based Coalition Model
    methodology: community-coalition-disaster-response
    By coordinating local organizations into a unified network, we improve disaster preparedness, response, and recovery because collective action leverages distributed knowledge, increases trust, and enables faster, more context-appropriate interventions.
  • Community-Driven Resilience Building
    methodology: community-driven support network
    By creating spaces for neighbors to connect and access resources, we build social infrastructure that enhances disaster resilience because strong local networks improve information flow, mutual aid, and collective efficacy during crises.
  • Integrated Mental Health and Resilience Programming
    methodology: integrated mental_health and disaster resilience
    By embedding mental health education and emotional well-being initiatives within disaster resilience efforts, we strengthen community coping capacity because psychological readiness is a critical component of overall disaster resilience.