named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Adult Day Healthcare
Provides recreational activities, job readiness training, pastoral care, and exercise equipment for adults in a community setting
Food Pantry
Distributes weekly groceries, communal meals, and offers nutritional counseling to clients in need
Healthcare Navigation
Assists clients with scheduling and attending medical appointments, medication management, benefits enrollment, and care advocacy
Integrated Harm Reduction
Provides syringe exchange, overdose prevention, medication-assisted treatment, and safer use kits
Medical Affidavit Support for Asylum Seekers
Offers trauma-informed medical evaluations and affidavits to support asylum applications for LGBTQ+ and other persecuted individuals
Shower Program
Provides access to hygiene services through a fully operational shower program, integrated from Shower Power NYC
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Adult Day Health Care Programs 1 activity
- Adult day health care and primary medical services for underserved populationsProvides adult day care services, primary care, and behavioral health services to medically underserved populations, including homeless individuals in Central Harlem and surrounding areas.
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LGBTQ+ Legal and Policy Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocacy and public education on LGBTQ health and servicesEngages in public advocacy by participating in media interviews and public discussions, such as during Pride month, to highlight the organization's work supporting the LGBTQ community.
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Community Health Center Services 1 activity
- Dental care services for low-income patientsProvided over 4,000 dental visits to nearly 1,200 patients in the past year as part of comprehensive health services for low-income New Yorkers affected by HIV/AIDS and chronic conditions.
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Mobile and Fixed Hygiene Services 1 activity
- Integrated Harm Reduction program with hygiene and shower servicesProvides shower services to approximately 5,000 individuals annually through the Integrated Harm Reduction program, including full operational management, staff employment, and trauma-informed protocols to ensure sustainable access to hygiene services.
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Immigration Legal Services 1 activity
- Medical and trauma-informed support for asylum seekersConducts trauma-informed medical evaluations and produces comprehensive medical affidavits to support patients' asylum applications, contributing to successful immigration outcomes such as green card approval and a pathway to citizenship.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$16.28M
Contributions & grants$4.00M25%
Program service revenue$12.09M74%
Investment income$111K1%
Other revenue$84K
expenses
Total expenses$16.35M
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$9.01M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$16.67M
Cash$3.12M
Investments$0
Liabilities$4.98M
Net assets$11.69M
Liquid reserves2.3 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -24.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 7
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| TAMISHA MCPHERSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 25 | $350K |
| JACQUELYN KILLMER | CHIEF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 12 | $341K |
| YURY PARRA | MEDICAL DIRECTOR | 35 | $322K |
| RAFAEL GABRIEL FRIAS | PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN | 35 | $289K |
| ALEXANDRA FRANKEL | DENTAL DIRECTOR | 35 | $241K |
| WILLIAM GRANT | PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN | 35 | $225K |
| KEITH ROBINSON | NURSE PRACTITIONER | 35 | $198K |
board members · 13
- ALICIA MAYS — MEMBER
- ANTHONY RANDOLPH — PROGRAM AND QUALITY-CHAIR
- BRIAN WEST — CONSUMER REPRESENTATIVE
- DAVE WHITE — FINANCE CHAIR
- DOUGLAS DUKEMAN — SECRETARY, BY-LAWS CHAIR
- DR MICHAEL PEREZ — MEMBER
- ELLEN SANDERS — MEMBER
- GINA THOMAS — MEMBER
- JONATHAN OLIVER — MEMBER
- MARY MILTON — MEMBER
- RAYMOND VERREY — BOARD CHAIR
- SHAKIRA STEVENS — MEMBER
- WILLIAM SMITH-RIVERA — VICE CHAIR
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- BronxNet Partner — Local media partner that hosted an interview with Harlem United leadership and a client to discuss the organization's work.
- Housing Works Partner — Announced an upcoming merger to combine services and expand reach in New York City, particularly in Upper Manhattan and the South Bronx.
- New Amsterdam News Partner — Featured Harlem United's dental team and leadership in a published article.
- New York Merger and Collaboration Fund Funder — Provided a grant to support the integration of Harlem United and Housing Works through their merger.
- Shower Power NYC Partner — Transferred operational control of a shower program to Harlem United, including trained staff and established protocols.
- Spectrum News NY1 Partner — Recognized a Harlem United volunteer as New Yorker of the Week.
- Upper Room AIDS Ministry, Inc. Network — Operates Harlem United’s federally qualified health centers and is represented on its Board of Directors.
strategies · 4
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.
- Harm Reduction and Hygiene as Health Interventionmethodology: harm_reductionBy offering shower services and hygiene support within a harm reduction framework, the organization promotes community health and personal dignity because access to basic hygiene is a foundational step toward health engagement and social reintegration for homeless and vulnerable populations.
- Health Through Safety and Identity Affirmationmethodology: health_through_safetyBy affirming identity and ensuring safety, particularly for LGBTQ+ individuals and asylum seekers, the organization supports physical health because the ability to live authentically and free from threat is a prerequisite for health-seeking behaviors and psychological well-being.
- Integrated Care Modelmethodology: integrated_careBy co-locating adult day care, primary care, behavioral health, dental, and supportive services within a single interdisciplinary framework, the organization addresses the interconnected health and social needs of vulnerable populations because integrated systems reduce barriers to access and improve health outcomes for medically underserved and homeless individuals.
- Trauma-Informed Caremethodology: trauma_informed_careBy applying trauma-informed protocols across medical, hygiene, and evaluation services, the organization enhances client safety, dignity, and engagement because recognizing the impact of psychological trauma on health enables more effective and compassionate care, particularly for asylum seekers and marginalized communities.