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HAITIAN CENTERS COUNCIL INC
BROOKLYN, NY · EIN 112648501 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE P840 · Human Services · Medium ($1M-$10M) · hccinc.org
revenue
$2.6M
expenses
$2.6M
net assets
$416K
employees
26
program ratio
91%
mission · from form 990

The Haitian Centers Council seeks to champion the well being of our constituents through advocacy,empowerment,health education and support svcs

profile · synthesized from sources

Haitian Centers Council Inc (HCC) is a Brooklyn-based nonprofit serving Caribbean immigrant communities, particularly Haitians, through health education, HIV prevention, and social support services. The organization offers free HIV testing, linkage to care, behavioral health counseling, and fitness programs. HCC advocates for racial and health equity, focusing on underserved populations including low-income families, seniors, and individuals affected by HIV/AIDS or mental health challenges.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $683K
    PREVENTION EDUCATION
  2. #2 $784K
    SUPPORT SERVICES
named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

BeWell Counseling & Psychiatry
Offers culturally responsive, trauma-informed mental health services including individual counseling and medication management in English, Haitian-Creole, and Spanish
FITBK Fitness Program
Provides no-cost aerobics, boot camp, nutritional coaching, and 90-day fitness challenges to promote healthy lifestyles in the Caribbean community
HIV/AIDS Prevention & Education
Provides free, confidential rapid HIV testing, risk reduction counseling, and education on PrEP/PEP for at-risk populations in Brooklyn
Linkage to Care
Supports individuals newly diagnosed with HIV by connecting them to medical care, treatment adherence, mental health services, and partner disclosure support
Mobile Health Unit
Brings HIV testing, condom distribution, housing assistance, and health referrals directly to underserved neighborhoods across Brooklyn
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • HIV/AIDS Prevention and Support Services 3 activities
    • Community health and social support services
      Implements federal and New York State programs to provide prevention education, social support services, housing assistance, medical referrals, and linkage to treatment for health disparities including HIV/AIDS, STDs, and mental illness. Serves Caribbean diaspora communities, immigrants, seniors, and the working poor in Brooklyn.
    • HIV testing and prevention services
      Operates a mobile health unit and fixed-site clinic offering free, confidential rapid HIV testing, PrEP/PEP education and linkage, STI screening referrals, and counseling. Engages approximately 1,000 individuals monthly through the mobile unit and provides ongoing access via appointments and walk-ins in Brooklyn.
    • Targeted health and socialization program for LGBTQ+ young men of color
      Operates 'Plug’d', a socialization and wellness program for gay and bisexual young men of color, men who have sex with men, and gender non-conforming individuals in Brooklyn, offering PrEP/PEP education, HIV testing, STI screening referrals, mental health services, and peer support.
  • ESL and Citizenship Instruction 1 activity
    • English language and civic literacy education
      Provides a free comprehensive English as a Second Language (ESL) program for French and Haitian Creole speakers, along with literacy classes that include civic engagement, rights education, employment retention, and preparation for permanent residency and citizenship through partnerships with legal service providers.
  • Fitness Training and Group Exercise Programs 1 activity
    • Fitness and nutritional wellness programs
      Offers no-cost fitness and nutrition programs including aerobics, boot camp, personal training, Bikram Yoga, and recurring 90-day fitness challenges. Participants report improved diabetes management and cholesterol levels, along with healthier eating behaviors among families.
  • Comprehensive Care Management Services 1 activity
    • HIV care linkage and support services
      Provides post-diagnosis support through Linkage to Care specialists who conduct follow-up conversations, assist with medical care access, treatment adherence, safer sex planning, and referrals to HCC or community partners. Matches clients with medical case managers for ongoing healthcare, insurance, and prescription support, including re-engagement for those who have disengaged from care.
  • Community Health Equity Initiatives 1 activity
    • Health equity advisory council
      Established the Advisory Council for Health Equity, Justice and Empowerment as a regional advisory board to advance initiatives supporting the Caribbean diaspora in New York City.
  • Refugee and Immigrant Resettlement Services 1 activity
    • Immigrant and refugee support services
      Provided supportive services to over 10,000 immigrants and refugees, including benefits navigation, linkage to primary care, public benefits enrollment, and document translation between Haitian Creole, French, and English.
  • Outpatient Mental Health Clinic Services 1 activity
    • Mental and behavioral health services
      Provides culturally-responsive, trauma-informed counseling, psychiatry, and medication management services in English, Haitian Creole, and Spanish. Offers mental health support through direct clinical care and peer support programs.
  • Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 1 activity
    • Supportive housing services
      Provided supportive housing to 12,400 individuals and families in New York City.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$2.57M
Contributions & grants$1.99M77%
Program service revenue$562K22%
Investment income$19K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$2.64M
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.52M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.18M
Cash$29K
Investments$0
Liabilities$768K
Net assets$416K
Liquid reserves0.1 mo
4 years on record · 2018–2021 · YoY revenue -18.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ANDRE PECK EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $120K
relationships · 48

Who they work with

  • AIDS Healthcare Foundation Funder — Foundation funder supporting HCC programs and services
  • Apple Bank for Savings Partner — In-kind sponsor providing support for HCC programs and services
  • Brooklyn Community Foundation Funder — Foundation funder supporting HCC programs and services
  • CDC Government — Cites CDC recommendations for PrEP use in HIV prevention.
  • CVS Health Foundation Funder — Foundation funder supporting HCC programs and services
  • Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke Government — Government funder supporting HCC programs and services
  • Department of Youth & Community Development Government — Government funder supporting HCC programs and services
  • East Flatbush Community Partnership Funder — Community-based funder supporting HCC programs and services
  • Essentia Partner — In-kind sponsor providing support for HCC programs and services
  • GROW NYC Funder — Community-based funder supporting HCC programs and services
  • Gilead Partner — Collaborates with Gilead’s Truvada® for PrEP Medication Assistance Program to facilitate access to PrEP medication for uninsured individuals.
  • HCCNY Network — Organization referenced in website title as HCCNY, indicating affiliation or network membership.
  • Haitian Centers Council Inc Network — FITBK is a program operated by HCCNY, indicating organizational affiliation.
  • Mazzoni Center Partner — Refers individuals to PrEP information and services through a link to Mazzoni Center.
  • Metro Plus Health Plan Partner — In-kind sponsor providing support for HCC programs and services
  • NYC Department for the Aging Government — Government funder supporting HCC programs and services
  • Nahomie Kristel Delphin Partner — Front Desk Liaison providing access support for BeWell services
  • New York City Council Member Donovan Richards Government — Government funder supporting HCC programs and services
  • New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene Government — Government funder supporting HCC programs and services
  • New York City Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice Government — Government funder supporting HCC programs and services
  • New York City Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs Government — Government funder supporting HCC programs and services
  • New York City Mayor’s Office to End Domestic & Gender-Based Violence/Safe Horizon Government — Government funder supporting HCC programs and services
  • New York Community Trust Funder — Foundation funder supporting HCC programs and services
  • New York State AIDS Institute Government — Government funder supporting HCC programs and services
  • New York State Office of Mental Health Government — Government funder supporting HCC programs and services
  • New York State Senator Diane J. Savino Government — Government funder supporting HCC programs and services
  • New York State Senator Kevin S. Parker Government — Government funder supporting HCC programs and services
  • Office NYC Council Member Farah N. Louis Government — Government funder supporting HCC programs and services
  • Office of Council Member Alicka Ampry-Samuel Government — Government funder supporting HCC programs and services
  • Office of Council Member Mathieu Eugene Government — Government funder supporting HCC programs and services
+ 18 more
strategies · 5

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-Driven Advisory and Design
    methodology: community-driven
    By involving community stakeholders, service users, and professionals in shaping programs and organizational direction, the organization improves relevance and engagement because community ownership increases trust, cultural alignment, and sustainability of health and social initiatives.
  • Comprehensive PrEP and Prevention Access
    methodology: comprehensive_prEP_access
    By combining daily PrEP with condoms, counseling, and financial support for monitoring and care, the organization reduces HIV risk among vulnerable populations because removing structural, economic, and informational barriers increases adherence and sustained use of prevention tools.
  • Integrated Supportive Services Model
    methodology: integrated_supportive_services
    By combining advocacy, health education, empowerment, and supportive services within a single framework, the organization advances well-being because holistic interventions address the interconnected social, legal, and health needs of immigrant and marginalized communities more effectively than siloed approaches.
  • Peer-Led Community Health Engagement
    methodology: peer-led-community-health
    By mobilizing peer leaders—particularly young gay and bisexual men of color and other LGBTQ individuals—to promote health within their networks, the organization fosters social connectedness and behavior change because peer relationships generate trust and reduce stigma more effectively than top-down outreach.
  • Trauma-Informed Holistic Care
    methodology: trauma-informed_holistic_care
    By applying a trauma-informed, holistic approach that engages individuals, communities, and systems, the organization supports long-term healing and resilience because addressing underlying trauma and systemic barriers enables sustainable behavioral and health outcomes.