irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $176KYOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND GUIDANCE
- #2 $110KOTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDING SHELTERING PROGRAM, ADULT EDUCATION AND IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION PROGRAM
named programs · 8 · from sources
What they call their work
ESL Program
8-week English as a Second Language classes for all levels, taught by Ms. Lorena in a supportive environment to build confidence and fluency
Housing & Foreclosure Services
HUD-certified counseling for homeowners and renters including pre-purchase education, foreclosure prevention, rental counseling, and homelessness prevention
Neighborhood Preservation
Program addressing housing challenges through counseling, tenant-landlord mediation, homebuyer workshops, and homelessness prevention for low-income residents
New Frontier Opportunity Project
Job placement and advocacy program connecting day laborers with paid opportunities in construction, landscaping, restaurants, and other sectors
SACC Program
Year-round before and after school care for students ages 5-12, providing homework help, enrichment activities, healthy meals, and transportation in Glen Cove schools
SACC Summer Program
Summer camp combining academic reinforcement with recreational activities, field trips, arts & crafts, sports, and daily meals for children ages 5-12
Spanish Literacy Program
Literacy course for Spanish speakers focusing on reading, writing, and social skills with bilingual instruction and study materials
Translation, Document Preparation & Notary Services
Support with translation, document preparation, application assistance, and notary services for official processes and paperwork
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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First-Time Homebuyer Support Services 2 activities
- Bilingual housing counseling and stability servicesProvides HUD-certified, bilingual housing counseling including pre- and post-purchase homebuyer education, foreclosure prevention, mortgage delinquency counseling, rental counseling, tenant-landlord mediation, and homelessness prevention. Services include one-on-one sessions, workshops, and assistance with loan modification and financial planning.
- Prevention of homelessness and foreclosureProvides direct case management, advocacy, and housing counseling to prevent homelessness and foreclosure. Successfully assisted clients in securing NYS-MAP loans, resuming mortgage payments, and accessing financial stability resources to retain housing.
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ESL and Citizenship Instruction 1 activity
- Adult education and literacy programsOffers English as a Second Language (ESL) classes and Spanish literacy courses for adult learners, featuring bilingual instruction, interactive classes, and free registration to build fluency and social skills. Programs include 8-week ESL courses and literacy instruction for beginning Spanish speakers.
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Disaster Relief and Recovery Services 1 activity
- Emergency and disaster relief servicesDelivers emergency disaster relief including food, clothing, temporary housing coordination, and financial assistance for home repairs. Provides case management and fundraising support for individuals affected by disasters such as house fires and Superstorm Sandy.
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Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance 1 activity
- Health insurance enrollment assistanceProvides free, weekly health insurance assistance through a licensed broker for adults aged 19 and older, including support with enrollment in Essential Plan and Medicare Advantage programs.
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Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
- Job placement and advocacy for day laborersOperates a Job Bank Hotline that connects day laborers with paid job opportunities in construction, landscaping, restaurants, and other sectors. Provides job placement support, wage protection assistance, post-placement advocacy, and matches workers with employer requests through a qualified database.
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Language Access Services 1 activity
- Translation, document preparation, and notary servicesProvides professional translation, document preparation, application assistance, and notary services in English and Spanish for official paperwork including birth certificates, diplomas, and government applications. Supports individuals in completing forms for social services, benefits, housing, and educational programs.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Youth development and childcare programsOperates licensed before- and after-school care and Pre-K childcare programs for children ages 5–12, providing homework help, enrichment activities, transportation, and nutritious meals. Includes a summer camp program with academic reinforcement, recreational activities, field trips, and daily meals during July and August.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$909K
Contributions & grants$764K84%
Program service revenue$146K16%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$864K
Program expenses83%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$681K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$418K
Cash$381K
Investments$0
Liabilities$8K
Net assets$410K
Liquid reserves5.3 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +0.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALBERTO MUNERA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 35 | $110K |
board members · 7
- ANDRES LEDESMA — TRUSTEE
- DR DAIEL VOGRIN — TRUSTEE
- DR LEIDA MEDINA — TRUSTEE
- GUSTAVO GITLIN — VICE CHAIRMAN
- MYRA ZAREMBA — PRESIDENT
- NESTOR CHOPIN — TREASURER
- RITH ZIPKIN — SECRETARY
relationships · 22
Who they work with
- Christina Bonilla Partner — Staff member whose work is followed by the Community Outreach Specialist
- Danitza Partner — Volunteer at La Fuerza Unida
- Department of Social Services Partner — Assists community members with applications for services provided by the Department of Social Services.
- Glen Cove Partner — Primary community served and location of operations
- Glen Cove Inter Agency Council Network — Member of the Glen Cove Inter Agency Council.
- Glen Cove School District Partner — Hosts the School Age Child Care Program in its elementary schools and collaborates on transportation coordination.
- HUD Government — Provides certification for housing counseling services
- Hispanic Federation Network — Member organization within the Hispanic Federation network.
- Julianne Partner — Volunteer at La Fuerza Unida
- Landing Elementary School Partner — Hosts the SACC Summer Camp program at its facility in Glen Cove, NY.
- Local Employers Partner — Works with local employers to collect job requests and match them with qualified workers through the New Frontier Opportunity Project.
- Long Island Housing Crisis Task Force Network — Member of the Long Island Housing Crisis Task Force.
- Melania Mayen Partner — Community Outreach Specialist at La Fuerza Unida
- Ms. Lorena Partner — Bilingual instructor leading English as a Second Language classes
- NYS Office of Children and Family Services Government — Licenses the SACC Summer Camp program.
- NYS-MAP Government — Collaborates to provide loan assistance for homeowners facing foreclosure.
- Nassau County Department of Social Services Government — Administers financial assistance for which La Fuerza Unida Inc helps families apply.
- Nassau County Youth Board Coalition Network — Member of the Nassau County Youth Board Coalition.
- New York State Coalition for Excellence in Homeownership Network — Member of the New York State Coalition for Excellence in Homeownership.
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Government — HUD-certified housing counseling agency providing services under HUD standards.
- UnidosUS Network — Member organization within UnidosUS (formerly National Council of La Raza).
- United Way of Long Island Network — Member organization within the United Way of Long Island network.
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.
- Bilingual and Interactive Education Modelmethodology: bilingual_educationBy using bilingual and interactive instruction in literacy and language programming, we build language skills and social confidence among Spanish-speaking adults because culturally and linguistically congruent teaching increases engagement and real-world application.
- Holistic Family and Community Empowermentmethodology: holistic-community-empowermentBy integrating education, language, housing, employment, youth development, and administrative support services, we empower individuals and families holistically because interconnected social challenges require coordinated, multi-domain interventions to produce sustainable change.
- Integrated Housing Stability Approachmethodology: integrated_housing_stabilityBy combining bilingual housing counseling, mediation, financial education, and legal support, we promote long-term housing stability and prevent homelessness because addressing multiple interconnected barriers simultaneously increases the effectiveness of intervention and preserves tenancy.
- Summer Learning with Integrated Social-Emotional and Cultural Supportmethodology: integrated_learning_and_recreationBy combining academic reinforcement through play, cultural exploration, and social-emotional learning during summer programming, we sustain children’s academic engagement and personal development because integrated, low-stress environments reduce learning loss and strengthen identity and peer relationships.