named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Forums
Hosts gatherings to create spaces for Central Asians to share experiences, concerns, and aspirations, fostering collective voice and community organizing
Community Needs Assessment
First-ever research initiative to identify unmet social needs of Central Asians in the U.S., guiding future program development and advocacy efforts
Legal and Social Work Support
Provides assistance with immigration forms, asylum applications, disability benefits, rental assistance, and Orders of Protection for vulnerable community members
Mental Health Counseling
Offers individual and group counseling, psycho-educational workshops, and activity-based therapy through culturally competent professionals, including partnerships with Annabel Counseling Services
Summer Internship Program
Paid internship opportunities for individuals aged 16 and older in event management, media, outreach, and community engagement, with flexible remote or in-person participation
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Outpatient Mental Health Clinic Services 1 activity
- Delivering psychological counseling and mental health servicesProvides individual and group counseling, psycho-educational workshops, and activity-based therapy through licensed psychologists and mental health professionals, including through a partnership with Annabel Counseling Services.
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Cultural Exchange and Community Integration Events 1 activity
- Hosting community forums and engagement spacesOrganizes community forums that provide safe spaces for Central Asian community members to share experiences, concerns, and aspirations, fostering connection and collective identity.
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Nonprofit Internship Programs 1 activity
- Operating internship and professional development programsRuns paid summer internship and volunteer programs for individuals aged 16 and older, offering remote and in-person opportunities in event management, media, outreach, and community engagement to build professional skills and support community development.
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Refugee and Immigrant Resettlement Services 1 activity
- Providing legal, mental health, educational, and career support servicesOffers direct support services including legal assistance with immigration forms, asylum applications, disability benefits, rental assistance, and Orders of Protection, as well as mental health counseling and career guidance to Central Asian immigrants and low-income individuals in New York State.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Advocating for formal recognition of Central Asians in U.S. data systemsAdvocates for the inclusion and formal recognition of Central Asians in U.S. racial and ethnic categorization frameworks, including the U.S. Census, to improve data equity and policy responsiveness.
- Conducting community needs assessment and researchDeveloping the first comprehensive community needs assessment for Central Asians in the U.S. and conducting outreach and research to identify unmet social needs, in collaboration with community leaders.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$68K
Contributions & grants$68K100%
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expenses
Total expenses$57K
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Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$3K
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balance sheet
Total assets$11K
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Net assets$11K
1 years on record · 2023–2023
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annabel Amir | Key Employee | 20 | $2K |
| Ayde Amir | Director | 10 | $810 |
board members · 3
- Bakhtiyori Khuseynzoda — Board Member
- Muzhda Nazrieva — Board Member
- Rohan Gupta — Board Member
relationships · 2
Who they work with
- Annabel Counseling Services PTLC. Partner — Provides psychological counseling, therapy, and social work services to ACAA and its community members.
- local community leaders Partner — Collaborates with local community leaders to identify unmet social needs and support community initiatives.
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 Empowerment Through Unified Advocacymethodology: community-empowerment-through-unified-advocacyBy organizing and building advocacy capacity within the Central Asian community, the organization achieves systemic change because collective voice and representation increase political visibility and access to resources for an underrepresented population.
- Community-Led Needs Assessmentmethodology: community-led-needs-assessmentBy conducting research and collaborating with community leaders to identify unmet needs, the organization designs responsive programs and advocacy initiatives because grounding services in community-identified priorities increases relevance, trust, and long-term impact.
- Culturally Sensitive Service Deliverymethodology: culturally_sensitive_servicesBy tailoring support to the cultural context of Central Asian immigrants, the organization improves access to justice and resources because culturally grounded approaches reduce stigma, increase trust, and overcome linguistic and systemic barriers.
- Integrated Support Servicesmethodology: integrated_support_servicesBy delivering legal, mental health, educational, and career services through a coordinated model, the organization increases access and improves outcomes for Central Asian immigrants because holistic, wraparound support addresses interconnected barriers to integration and well-being.
- Youth Engagement Through Internshipsmethodology: youth-engagement-through-internshipsBy involving youth and students in remote and in-person internships across disciplines, the organization builds community capacity and leadership because experiential engagement fosters long-term commitment and skill development aligned with community needs.