named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Dando Una Mano
Quarterly charitable giving program providing food, transportation, and clothing aid to migrants in conditions of extreme vulnerability.
English Language Classes
Offers beginner to intermediate English classes for newly arrived immigrants, with partner referrals for intermediate to advanced levels.
Legal Orientation Sessions
Provides in-person and virtual guidance on asylum, TPS, parole, juvenile visas, immigration court hearings, and “Pro Se” representation to empower immigrants navigating the U.S. legal system.
Peer Support Group (Soporte Entre Pares)
Biweekly virtual sessions led by specialists addressing migratory grief, trauma, emotional management, parenting, self-care, and legal process challenges for the forced migrant community.
Traditional Venezuelan Christmas Dinner
Annual event providing homemade meals to hundreds of migrants and refugees in New York, fostering a sense of belonging and community during the holidays.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Refugee and Immigrant Resettlement Services 5 activities
- Assistance for forced migrants and asylum seekersDelivers targeted support to forced migrants and asylum seekers in New York, with services focused on immediate needs and integration challenges.
- Coordination and support of charitable programs for Venezuelan and immigrant communitiesOrganizes and supports charitable programs and services targeting Venezuelan and other immigrant communities in New York City, including direct assistance and resource coordination.
- Free volunteer-supported assistance programs for displaced Venezuelans and asylum seekersProvides free, volunteer-run services to displaced Venezuelans and asylum seekers, available nationwide, including support tailored to migration challenges.
- Guidance and interpretation services for Venezuelan asylum seekersProvides volunteer-led guidance and interpretation support to Venezuelan immigrants in New York, particularly those navigating asylum processes.
- Provision of critical resources and education for displaced people and asylum seekersOffers education, resources, and support to displaced individuals and asylum seekers, with a focus on Venezuelans and others affected by regional conflicts.
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Cultural Exchange and Community Integration Events 2 activities
- Annual Traditional Venezuelan Christmas DinnerHosts an annual event providing homemade meals to hundreds of migrants and refugees in New York, promoting care, cultural connection, and community belonging.
- Community integration and cultural events for migrantsHosts in-person and virtual events to promote integration, strengthen community networks, and celebrate cultural traditions among migrant populations.
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Peer-Led Mental Health Support Groups 2 activities
- Emotional and psychosocial support servicesDelivers emotional relief and psychosocial care through structured peer support sessions addressing trauma, grief, parenting, self-care, and legal stressors.
- Peer Support Group (Soporte Entre Pares) for forced migrantsRuns a flagship peer support program offering psychosocial care and emotional support to forced migrants through specialist-facilitated biweekly virtual sessions.
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Immigration Legal Services 2 activities
- Information and resource navigation for immigrantsProvides accessible information about immigration processes, legal resources, and support services to assist migrants in navigating complex systems.
- Support for immigrant applicationsSupported over 2,000 applications from immigrants representing 42 countries, providing direct assistance through documentation and procedural guidance.
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 2 activities
- Toy gifting for children in migrant familiesCollects and distributes age- and interest-appropriate toys to children in migrant families to foster joy and a sense of belonging.
- Winter coat distribution for vulnerable individualsProvides winter coats selected by size and style to parents, children, and seniors in need within the migrant community.
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ESL and Citizenship Instruction 1 activity
- English language instruction for newly arrived migrantsOffers beginner to intermediate English language classes to newly arrived migrants to support integration and expand opportunities in the U.S.
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Immigrant Rights Education & Legal Preparedness 1 activity
- Informational sessions on immigration processes and legal representationConducted over 190 in-person and virtual sessions in 2024 covering asylum, TPS, parole, juvenile visas, immigration court procedures, and pro se representation.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Quarterly charitable giving program for vulnerable migrantsOperates "Dando Una Mano," a quarterly program launched in August 2021 that provides food, transportation, and clothing aid to migrants in extreme vulnerability.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$174K
Contributions & grants$153K88%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue$21K
expenses
Total expenses$162K
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Fundraising—
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balance sheet
Total assets$50K
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Net assets$46K
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue -6.1%
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- Various organizations dedicated to supporting immigrants Partner — Collaborated with multiple immigrant support organizations as volunteers.
- instituciones Partner — Works with institutions to exchange referral information and identify services that meet the needs of the immigrant community.
- institutions Partner — Collaborates with local institutions to identify and share services for the migrant community.
- local nonprofits Partner — Works closely with local nonprofits through collaboration, information sharing, and service identification to meet community needs.
- national and international organizations Network — Recognized by national and international organizations for impact and integrity
- organizaciones locales sin ánimo de lucro Partner — Collaborates with local nonprofit organizations through mutual cooperation, information sharing, and referral services to meet community needs.
- renowned partners Partner — Collaborates with partner organizations to refer eligible migrants to intermediate and advanced English language classes.
- supporters Funder — Individual donors whose contributions support the provision of coats, toys, and holiday meals.
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.
- Dignity-Centered Service Deliverymethodology: dignity-centered_distributionBy personalizing aid—such as tailored coat and toy distributions—the organization strengthens individual dignity and emotional well-being, because recognizing personal identity in humanitarian support increases psychological impact and engagement.
- Information Access for Empowermentmethodology: information_accessBy providing clear, accessible information on immigration processes and support systems, the organization enables informed decision-making and self-advocacy because knowledge reduces vulnerability and increases successful navigation of complex systems.
- Migrant-Led, Community-Based Solutionsmethodology: migrant-led_community-based_solutionsBy centering migrants as leaders and decision-makers in program design and implementation, the organization produces more effective and culturally responsive outcomes because lived experience ensures relevance, trust, and collective ownership of solutions.
- Peer Support as Trust-Building Mechanismmethodology: peer_supportBy leveraging shared migrant experiences and language fluency, the organization builds trust and improves service uptake among newly arrived immigrants because peer relationships reduce cultural and psychological barriers to access.