named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Affordable Housing
Develops and manages over 2,000 units of affordable housing and provides community preservation services to prevent displacement in North Brooklyn
Career GPS
Provides skill training, job search support, adult education, health & wellness, and paid internships for out-of-school, out-of-work youth ages 16–24
Elder Care
Provides senior housing, assisted living, home care, and senior center services to support the health and housing needs of older adults
Workforce Development
Offers skills training, job placement, adult education, and career readiness programs for adults and young adults seeking living-wage employment
Youth and Education
Delivers after-school, summer camp, and educational support services to over 3,000 children and youth annually across a network of sites
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Affordable Housing Development and Management 1 activity
- Affordable housing development and preservationDevelops, renovates, acquires, and manages affordable housing units for low- and moderate-income families and special needs populations. Since inception, has developed over 3,000 units, currently manages more than 1,850 units, and is constructing 1,400 additional units across 11 new projects while renovating over 685 apartments to preserve existing low-income housing.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- After-school, summer camp, and early childhood programsOperates free after-school centers and summer camps serving nearly 1,900 elementary and middle school students annually, with comprehensive developmental services for over 3,000 young people from UPK through high school. Provides full-day child care for children ages two to five through the Small World Early Childhood Center and operates the BK Story Voyager book bus to promote literacy.
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Neighborhood Civic Engagement 1 activity
- Community advocacy for affordable and sustainable developmentAdvocates for the development of affordable housing, community gardens, sustainable community improvements, and SMART Community planning through collaboration with coalitions of community leaders, volunteers, and residents.
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Strategic Planning and Organizational Development 1 activity
- Organizational strategy and capacity developmentDeveloped NABE 3.0 and Transformational Practices as part of its internal organizational strategy to strengthen service delivery and community impact.
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Home Care Services for Elderly and Disabled 1 activity
- Personal care services for elderly and disabled Medicaid recipientsProvides personal care services to elderly and disabled Medicaid recipients across Brooklyn, Queens, and Manhattan, supporting health and independence.
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Low-Income Senior Housing Operations 1 activity
- Senior housing and home care servicesProvides safe, affordable senior housing for 650 seniors across multiple properties in North Brooklyn and offers home care services to more than 400 older adults to support aging in place. Operates senior centers and a Naturally Occurring Retirement Community (NORC) program that includes wellness checks, benefits assistance, and social activities.
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Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 1 activity
- Supportive housing with integrated social servicesProvides supportive housing and comprehensive social services to over 500 families and individuals, including case management, health resources, and job training, to promote housing stability and well-being.
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Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
- Tenant advocacy and community preservation servicesProvides tenant rights education, budgeting assistance, and advocacy to help hundreds of North Brooklyn families avoid illegal eviction and displacement. Offers support connecting tenants with government benefits, health resources, food security, and civic engagement opportunities.
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Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
- Workforce development and adult educationPlaces over 1,000 adults and young adults annually in living-wage jobs or advanced education programs. Offers Adult Basic Education, High School Equivalency, English as a Second Language, job training, health & wellness support, and paid internships or job placement for out-of-school, out-of-work young adults ages 16–24.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$31.70M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$31.24M99%
Investment income$226K1%
Other revenue$227K
expenses
Total expenses$29.68M
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$28.19M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$15.07M
Cash$7.17M
Investments$3.10M
Liabilities$5.88M
Net assets$9.19M
Liquid reserves4.2 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +8.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 5
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL ROCHFORD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 1 | $439K |
| CINDY ROSS | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 1 | $331K |
| SIMONE EDWARDS-MAYHEW | DIRECTOR OF HOME CARE | 35 | $254K |
| VESSELIN RADNEV | DEPUTY FOR FISCAL ADMINISTRATION | 35 | $163K |
| LISA FINGER | DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF FIELD OPERATIONS | 35 | $114K |
board members · 19
- ALIRIO GUERRERO — BOARD MEMBER
- BENJAMIN ROBLES JR — BOARD MEMBER
- BERTHA WATSON — BOARD MEMBER
- DAVID FAGAN — BOARD MEMBER
- DEBRA BENDERS — BOARD MEMBER
- ED BRITTENHAM — BOARD MEMBER
- FELICIA PECARARO — BOARD MEMBER
- JOHN D'ARIENZO — TREASURER
- JOSEPH K ROBLES — PRESIDENT
- KIM GABRIEL — BOARD MEMBER
- LAURA JAMES — VICE PRESIDENT
- LISA GUTTING — BOARD MEMBER
- LISA SUMMA — BOARD MEMBER
- MICHAEL ANDREWS — BOARD MEMBER
- PASTOR PHILIP J WALDVOGEL — SECRETARY
- PHIL CAPONEGRO — BOARD MEMBER
- RAY KAIRYS — BOARD MEMBER
- SAL MEI — BOARD MEMBER
- THERESA WOMBLE — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 55
Who they work with
- Bank of America Funder — Private funder supporting the organization's programs
- Betty Smith Network — Referenced through literary connection to _A Tree Grows in Brooklyn_, informing organizational identity and tagline.
- Broadway Builders Partner — Employer partner in construction sector workforce development.
- Brooklyn Legal Services Partner — Strategic litigation partner to prevent mass eviction at Williamsburg Houses, advance redevelopment of Greenpoint Hospital, and save the 211 Ainslie Street Center.
- Building Careers in Building Maintenance Partner — Provides certification, job readiness training, and placement assistance through employer partners via the BCIBM program.
- CABS Partner — Joint venture partner in affordable housing and community development initiatives.
- CABS Senior Housing Partner — Site for affordable senior housing operated by St. Nicks Alliance.
- Capital One Funder — Private funder supporting the organization's programs
- Change Capital Fund Funder — Private funder supporting the organization's programs
- Citibank Funder — Private funder supporting the organization's programs
- Communities Resist Partner — Strategic litigation partner to prevent mass eviction at Williamsburg Houses, advance redevelopment of Greenpoint Hospital, and save the 211 Ainslie Street Center.
- Conselyea Street Block Association Partner — Strategic alliance to preserve and improve the Swinging Sixties Senior Center and Small World Early Child Center; serves as Greenpoint-Williamsburg’s Town Hall and hosts Community Board #1 gatherings.
- Conselyea Street Block Association Partner — Strategic partner in community improvement initiatives.
- Deutsche Bank Funder — Private funder supporting the organization's programs
- Dime Community Bank Funder — Private funder supporting the organization's programs
- Diocese of Brooklyn Partner — Faith partner supporting community development and service delivery.
- Divine Mercy RC Parish Partner — Faith partner supporting community development and service delivery.
- Ellery Court Partner — Site for affordable senior housing operated by St. Nicks Alliance.
- Evergreen Your North Brooklyn Business Exchange Partner — Strategic partner in community improvement initiatives.
- Goldman Sachs Bank USA Funder — Private funder supporting the organization's programs
- Grand Street Business Improvement District Partner — Strategic partner in community improvement initiatives.
- Greenpoint Renaissance Enterprise Corp. (GREC) Partner — Strategic partner in community improvement initiatives.
- Greenpoint Renaissance Enterprise Corporation Coalition — Coalition member that secured city approval for community-led redevelopment of former Greenpoint Hospital parcels after 40 years of advocacy.
- Guru Krupa Foundation Funder — Private funder supporting the organization's programs
- Jennings Hall Partner — Site for affordable senior housing operated by St. Nicks Alliance.
- Lindsay Park Cooperative Partner — Partnership to operate the Naturally Occurring Retirement Community (NORC) program at Lindsay Park, providing seniors with access to benefits, nursing support, and wellness checks.
- Los Sures-Southside United Partner — Joint venture partner in affordable housing and community development initiatives.
- Metropolitan Houses Partner — Site for affordable senior housing operated by St. Nicks Alliance.
- Monsignor Vetro Apartments Partner — Site for affordable senior housing operated by St. Nicks Alliance.
- NYC Department of Education Government — Public funder supporting the organization's programs
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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.
- Aging in Place with Autonomy and Supportmethodology: aging_in_place_modelBy delivering home-based care and assisted living services that balance Medicaid-funded support with independence, the organization enables seniors to age safely at home because preserving autonomy within structured care enhances well-being and reduces institutionalization.
- Community-Driven Change Through Shared Leadershipmethodology: community_partnered_network_modelBy collaborating with grassroots organizations, neighborhood groups, and local leaders in a decentralized network, the organization amplifies community impact because shared leadership fosters trust, increases engagement, and ensures culturally responsive solutions.
- Employment Preparation via Skills and Placement Integrationmethodology: skills_training_plus_placementBy providing sector-specific technical training alongside soft skills development and job placement support, the organization improves career-track employment outcomes because integrated skill-building and real-world access increase employability and retention.
- Wraparound Services for Holistic Stabilitymethodology: wraparound_servicesBy integrating financial, health, employment, and housing support services, the organization promotes long-term stability because addressing multiple interconnected needs simultaneously increases resilience and reduces systemic barriers.
- Youth Development Through Integrated Education and Literacymethodology: integrated_literacy_and_youth_developmentBy combining academic support, literacy development, and social-emotional learning in after-school and summer programs, the organization improves high school graduation and post-secondary outcomes because sustained, holistic engagement strengthens both cognitive and non-cognitive skills.