irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $39KImmigration Assistance: The Immigration Assistance Program has partial certification through the US Department of Justice to help refugees prepare green card applications. We have a full-time lawyer on staff and several volunteers.This program is primarily supported by grants and contributions.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Adult English Language Classes
Weekly English classes held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12pm to 2pm to help adult refugees improve language skills.
Case Management
Provides year-round support including assistance with social services, medical appointments, housing, employment, and paperwork; available five days a week.
Immigration Services
Offers legal support for green card applications through a DOJ-certified program with a full-time lawyer and volunteers; available three days per week.
Summer Children’s Day Camp
Two-week educational and recreational camp for refugee children, sponsored by Rochester LACE, providing snacks, exercise, and learning activities.
Weekly Food Distribution
Distributes food and hygiene goods weekly to over 900 individuals; ongoing since March 2020.
activities · 11 groups
What they do
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 2 activities
- Annual community events and outreach programsPlans and conducts annual programs including a backpack giveaway, holiday party, and gala to support refugee families and community engagement.
- Operation of clothing closet and donation sortingOperates a clothing closet and sorts donated items for distribution to clients in need.
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ESL and Citizenship Instruction 2 activities
- Citizenship preparation and test tutoringOffers citizenship test tutoring to refugee clients as part of integration and legal status support services.
- English language instruction for adult refugeesOffers adult English language classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., and provides ongoing English language instruction to refugee clients to support integration and self-sufficiency.
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Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 1 activity
- Case management and client support servicesProvides case management services five days per week for refugee clients and individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness, including client intakes, daily record-keeping, and assistance accessing social services, medical care, housing, and health insurance.
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Intake and Referral Coordination 1 activity
- Coordinated referral system for community resourcesOperates a secure network-based coordinated referral system that connects individuals to essential community resources and services.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Distribution of food, diapers, and hygiene goods to refugee and low-income familiesProvides free food, diapers, and hygiene items to refugee and low-income families through weekly distribution efforts in Rochester, NY, ongoing since March 2020, serving over 900 people weekly.
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Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
- Employment and job readiness support for refugeesProvides job coaching, resume writing support, and employment acquisition assistance to refugee clients to help them attain and retain employment.
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Immigration Legal Services 1 activity
- Immigration legal assistance and servicesOperates an immigration assistance program with partial certification from the U.S. Department of Justice, offering services such as green card application support and guidance on immigration processes three days per week, including program leadership and direct service delivery.
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Direct Mental Health Counseling and Support Services 1 activity
- Leadership and delivery of licensed master social work servicesProvides leadership as Director of Social Work and delivers licensed master social work services directly to clients.
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Refugee youth summer day camp and educational programmingOperates a two-week summer children’s day camp providing education, exercise, and snacks for refugee youth, sponsored by Rochester LACE.
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Nonprofit Internship Programs 1 activity
- Supervised internship program for students in social sciencesOffers unpaid, competitive internship opportunities requiring a minimum two-day weekly commitment and up to 125 hours for academic credit, including field journals and final reports, for students in social work, education, anthropology, sociology, public health, and related fields, with direct supervision by staff and engagement in refugee program delivery.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Workplace discrimination complaint assistanceProvides guidance to refugees on filing workplace discrimination complaints with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$229K
Contributions & grants$219K96%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$9070%
Other revenue$9K
expenses
Total expenses$227K
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead20%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$140K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$122K
Cash$122K
Investments$0
Liabilities$2K
Net assets$121K
Liquid reserves6.5 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -19.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 16
- Albert Algarin — Board Member
- Christine Birnie — Board Member
- Christopher Klee — Board Member
- Dan Keefe — Board Member
- Djifa Kothor — COO
- James Ryan — Treasurer
- Joe Cassidy-Schaffer — Board Member
- Kathy LaBue — Board Chair
- Kristina Owens — Board Member
- Lucas Kwaitowski — Board Member
- Mark Hare — Board Chair
- Maung Thet Win — Board Secretary
- Michael Coniff — CEO
- Nick Glamack — Board Member
- Rose Davis — Board Member
- Selvia Hanna — Board Member
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Partner — Organizational affiliation where staff member holds leadership role in Connection and Social Action Committee.
- Catholic Charities of Onondaga County Partner — Organization where staff previously served in a professional capacity, indicating a professional pipeline or affiliation.
- Department of Social Services Partner — Assists clients in navigating services provided by the Department of Social Services.
- Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Government — Federal agency that investigates workplace discrimination complaints, which the organization directs refugees to for filing claims.
- PayPal Partner — Platform used for electronic financial donations to support services.
- Rochestarians Partner — Local community members recruited to volunteer in service programs.
- Rochester LACE Partner — Sponsors the Summer Children’s Day Camp program.
- Rochester Twenty Pearls Foundation Partner — Staff member serves as treasurer, indicating organizational connection.
- Unite Us Partner — Technology partner providing the coordinated network platform for community resource referrals.
- University of Tennessee, Knoxville Partner — Collaboration through intern training in social work
- Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church Partner — Staff member is affiliated and holds leadership role in Life Stages Women’s Conference.
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.
- Legal-First Integration Modelmethodology: legal-assistance-for-refugeesBy providing DOJ-certified legal immigration assistance, the organization increases refugees' access to formal rights and systemic stability, because legal status is foundational to successful integration and self-sufficiency.
- Lived Experience as Relational Bridgemethodology: lived-experience-employmentBy employing staff with lived experience as refugees, the organization builds deeper trust and cultural resonance in service delivery, because shared experience enhances empathy, reduces power imbalances, and improves engagement.
- Neighborhood-Based Ecosystem Integrationmethodology: neighborhood-based_empowermentBy embedding long-term services within neighborhoods and collaborating with local partners, the organization fosters sustainable refugee integration, because localized, coordinated ecosystems increase access, continuity, and community ownership of outcomes.