named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Adult Education & Women’s Empowerment
Offers free ESL instruction, civics tutoring, workforce development, and empowerment workshops for immigrant and refugee women.
Advocacy and Civic Engagement
Engages in policy advocacy, voter registration, hate crime prevention, and community organizing to expand immigrant and civil rights.
Career Readiness and Economic Development (CRED)
Provides career counseling, resume building, job application support, and digital literacy training to help community members access high-paying jobs.
Immigration Legal Services
Provides DOJ-accredited, pro bono legal support including naturalization, TPS, asylum referrals, family petitions, and Know Your Rights workshops.
Mental Health and Domestic Violence Support Services
Offers multilingual case management, counseling, and clinical support groups for vulnerable individuals facing trauma or abuse.
Social Services & Case Management
Connects clients to SNAP, HRA, housing support, Medicaid, and other public benefits through personalized case management.
Youth Program
Includes Brooklyn Arab Youth (BAY) and Brooklynat, which provide civic engagement, identity exploration, and activism opportunities for Arab and BIPOC youth.
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Immigrant Rights Advocacy & Policy Reform 1 activity
- Advocacy for Middle Eastern and North African communitiesOrganizes advocacy days, lobby meetings, rallies, and public testimony to advance policy changes related to data disaggregation, hate crime prevention, immigrant rights, and equitable access for Middle Eastern and North African populations. Engages in public education and resistance efforts around travel bans and surveillance policies.
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Anti-Hate Incident Response & Support 1 activity
- Anti-hate and community safety initiativesLeads self-defense, bystander intervention, and de-escalation trainings for thousands of New Yorkers through the Partners Against the Hate Forward initiative. Documents hate crimes and bias incidents to inform advocacy and prevention efforts.
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Civic Engagement and Voter Mobilization 1 activity
- Civic engagement and voter outreachConducts voter registration drives, distributes voter resources, and provides leadership training to promote civic participation and political empowerment within Arab American and immigrant communities.
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Facility-Based Service Delivery 1 activity
- Community service delivery infrastructureOperates a main office and three satellite branches in Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island to expand access to services for Arab immigrant and Arab American families.
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Immigration Legal Services 1 activity
- Direct legal and immigration servicesProvides free, DOJ-accredited immigration legal services including assistance with citizenship applications, green card renewals, TPS, DACA, family petitions (I-130), and N-600 forms. Conducts citizenship clinics and Know Your Rights workshops in collaboration with legal partners.
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ESL and Citizenship Instruction 1 activity
- English language and adult educationProvides multilevel ESOL instruction, civics tutoring, citizenship interview preparation, and practical ESL workshops to support immigrant integration and social mobility.
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Public Benefits Navigation and Enrollment 1 activity
- Social services and benefits enrollmentDelivers multilingual case management and direct support to connect individuals and families with public benefits such as SNAP, Medicaid, Medicare, and housing assistance. Offers personalized counseling and clinical support groups for vulnerable populations.
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Women's Empowerment and Leadership Development 1 activity
- Women’s empowerment and community programsOffers skill-building workshops, financial literacy training, ESL classes, and community support circles for immigrant and refugee women. Organizes cultural events such as the Ramadan Bazaar and Mother’s Day celebrations to foster community connection and economic opportunity.
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Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
- Workforce development and career readinessOffers job training, career counseling, resume building, interview preparation, and digital literacy workshops through the Career Readiness and Economic Development (CRED) program. Connects immigrants to employment opportunities, including in the medical sector.
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Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Youth programs and civic engagementRuns youth-focused initiatives including Brooklyn Arab Youth (BAY) and Brooklynat, offering after-school programming, leadership development, art activism, civic engagement, and identity exploration for Arab and BIPOC high school and college students.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.59M
Contributions & grants$2.60M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$1130%
Other revenue$-2K
expenses
Total expenses$2.45M
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$1.57M
Grants paid out$354K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.71M
Cash$343K
Investments$0
Liabilities$369K
Net assets$1.34M
Liquid reserves1.7 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +5.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARWA JANINI | EXECUTIVE DI | 50 | $155K |
board members · 13
- ABRAHAM SLEEM — BOARD MEMBER
- ALY EZZAT — BOARD MEMBER
- BASIL ALHADDAD — BOARD MEMBER
- EMAN AL-JANABI — BOARD MEMBER
- HABIB JOUDEH — PRESIDENT
- HANAN SALMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- ISAM MOALA — BOARD MEMBER
- LAILA FARAHAT — TREASURY
- MAHMOUD WIDDI — BOARD MEMBER
- MOHAMMAD ALSAWAEER — BOARD MEMBER
- SARAB AL-JIJAKLI — SECRETARY
- TAMARA ABDELHAMED — VICE PRESIDE
- ZEINAB BADER — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- Candid Network — Profile listed on Candid's platform, indicating participation in the national nonprofit data network.
- Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY) Partner — AAANY provides grants to CAIR-NY, which conducts research on hate crimes and bias incidents affecting Arab, Muslim, and Palestinian communities.
- Hispanic Federation Partner — Collaborates with ARAB AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NY INC on citizenship clinics and green card renewals.
- Local women business owners Partner — Collaborates with local women entrepreneurs by providing a platform to showcase and sell their goods at the Ramadan Bazaar.
- Maimonides Health Partner — Collaborates with AAANY through Dr. Jaber's support and engagement, exemplifying commitment to community betterment.
- NYLAG Partner — Collaborates with ARAB AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NY INC on immigration legal clinics covering citizenship, green card renewals, family-based petitions, TPS, and N-600 applications.
- New York City Council Government — Engaged in testimony and advocacy before the City Council on hate crimes and community needs.
- New York City Council Partner — AAANY advocates before the City Council to influence funding decisions related to hate crime prevention.
- Office of the Prevention of Hate Crimes Partner — AAANY collaborates with the Office of the Prevention of Hate Crimes through the Partners Against the Hate Forward initiative to deliver community safety programs.
- Pratt Institute Partner — Alumni institution of a volunteer; indicates connection to local arts and education networks.
- USCIS Government — Assists community members in filing applications with USCIS.
- coalitions Coalition — Participates in coalitions to advance justice through joint advocacy and statements.
- state representatives Partner — Engaged in direct advocacy meetings to push for policy change on data disaggregation.
strategies · 6
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.
- Civic Engagement Through Public Advocacymethodology: civic-engagement-through-public-advocacyBy organizing public events that amplify Middle Eastern and North African voices, the organization increases civic participation and influences policy change, because visible community engagement builds collective power and shifts public narratives.
- Community-Led Safetymethodology: community-led-safetyBy promoting community-led safety initiatives during periods of heightened fear and discriminatory rhetoric, the organization counters hate more effectively than external interventions, because trust-based, culturally grounded responses are more likely to be adopted and sustained.
- Data Disaggregation for Equitymethodology: data-disaggregation-for-equityBy advocating for the collection and disaggregation of data on Middle Eastern and North African populations, the organization enables more accurate identification of community needs, leading to equitable funding and culturally competent services because invisibility in data leads to systemic exclusion.
- Grassroots Legal Advocacy and Mobilizationmethodology: grassroots-legal-advocacyBy combining grassroots mobilization, public protest, and legal advocacy, the organization resists discriminatory immigration policies more effectively than litigation alone, because sustained public pressure amplifies legal efforts and protects vulnerable communities.
- Integrated Community Support via Partnershipsmethodology: integrated-community-supportBy delivering medical care, education, social services, and immigration support through partnerships with mosques and community organizations, the organization increases access and utilization, because services embedded in trusted community institutions overcome cultural and systemic barriers.
- Integrated Empowerment for Immigrant Womenmethodology: integrated-womens-empowermentBy combining language acquisition, employment preparation, and community engagement in one program, the organization promotes self-sufficiency among immigrant and refugee women, because integrated services address multiple barriers simultaneously and create compounding benefits.