named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
3D Care (Desi Dementia Daycare)
Specialized day program offering creative activities and compassionate care for older adults with mild to moderate dementia.
Case Management Services
Provides individualized support including benefits access, citizenship assistance, referrals, and care coordination for elderly immigrants.
Community Outreach & CHW Program
Trains and deploys community health workers to connect vulnerable seniors with health services and public benefits.
Congregate Meals Program
Provides culturally appropriate meals to seniors at India Home centers, promoting nutrition and social engagement.
Creative Aging Programs
Offers art, music, dance, and creative writing classes designed to stimulate cognitive function and foster intergenerational connection among seniors.
Health and Educational Talks
Hosts workshops on health, nutrition, financial safeguards, and elder law to empower seniors with knowledge and resources.
activities · 14 groups
What they do
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Senior Advocacy and Civic Engagement 1 activity
- Advocating for policy improvements for immigrant eldersAdvocates for improved transportation access, language access policies, affordable housing, healthcare, and culturally responsive aging services. Supports seniors in engaging with elected officials and government agencies to influence policy.
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Community Capacity Building & Leadership Networks 1 activity
- Capacity building through community partnershipsPartners with organizations like Chhaya CDC and Sapna NYC to co-develop community infrastructure and programs, including applying for capital grants and creating job-training initiatives linked to senior services.
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South Asian Cultural Preservation and Community Support 1 activity
- Conducting community outreach and educationReaches thousands of South Asian community members through outreach projects, educational workshops, and resources on health, aging, and civic engagement, including virtual programs and grocery deliveries during the pandemic.
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Public Benefits Navigation and Enrollment 1 activity
- Delivering case management and benefits navigation servicesProvides personalized case management in Bengali, Hindi, and English to help seniors access public benefits, healthcare, housing, and legal services. Supports over 1,000 seniors annually with applications for SNAP, SSI, Medicaid, Medicare, immigration matters, and dispute resolution.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Facilitating cultural, recreational, and intergenerational activitiesOrganizes cultural celebrations (Diwali, Eid, July 4th), folk dances, music events, sari fashion shows, art classes, and community outings to museums and parks. Runs intergenerational programs connecting seniors with younger generations through shared events.
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Senior Social & Enrichment Programming 1 activity
- Offering educational and wellness programs for seniorsConducts multilingual educational workshops and wellness initiatives on health, nutrition, financial safeguards, elder law, chronic disease prevention, and mental health. Partners with healthcare providers to deliver screenings, yoga, meditation, Ayurveda, and falls prevention programs.
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Low-Income Senior Housing Operations 1 activity
- Operating co-living homes for immigrant seniorsManages two culturally competent co-living homes in Queens, NY, providing housing with on-site supportive services, case management, and culturally familiar environments—including language, food, and customs—for South Asian and Indo-Caribbean seniors.
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Senior Congregate Centers 1 activity
- Operating culturally tailored senior centersOperates multiple senior centers in Queens, NY, including the Desi Senior Center in Jamaica and a center in Hicksville, providing culturally appropriate social, recreational, and supportive services for South Asian and Indo-Caribbean immigrant seniors. Centers offer a safe, familiar environment rooted in shared language, food, and traditions.
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Home-Delivered Meals for Seniors and Homebound 1 activity
- Providing congregate meals with culturally appropriate cuisineServes fresh, culturally appropriate South Asian meals during program hours at senior centers in Queens, with lunch offered on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Meals are part of a broader wellness and socialization program for elderly immigrants.
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ESL and Citizenship Instruction 1 activity
- Providing language access and technology educationOffers ESL classes, translation services, and technology literacy programs including computer and smartphone instruction through volunteer instructors to improve access to services and digital inclusion for limited-English proficient seniors.
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Direct Mental Health Counseling and Support Services 1 activity
- Providing mental health and wellness supportOffers mental health support through case managers trained in Mental Health First Aid, addressing anxiety, depression, and social isolation among seniors. Integrates wellness into broader programming through yoga, meditation, and counseling partnerships.
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Non-Emergency Medical & Essential Transportation 1 activity
- Providing transportation assistanceOffers transportation support to help seniors travel to and from program sites, including assistance with applications for Reduced Fare MetroCards and Access-A-Ride services.
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Caregiver Support for Dementia and Aging 1 activity
- Running a dementia daycare and caregiver support programOperates a specialized dementia daycare program in Jamaica Estates, Queens, offering meaningful activities, social connection, meals, transportation, and caregiver support. Provides resources and guidance for family members caring for loved ones with dementia.
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Friendly Visiting & Social Companionship Programs 1 activity
- Running a friendly visiting program for socially isolated seniorsOperates a long-term companionship program that pairs volunteers with socially isolated South Asian seniors to reduce loneliness and foster connection.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3.24M
Contributions & grants$3.13M97%
Program service revenue$88K3%
Investment income$2K0%
Other revenue$22K
expenses
Total expenses$3.48M
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$2.08M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$13.94M
Cash$95K
Investments$0
Liabilities$10.77M
Net assets$3.17M
Liquid reserves0.3 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -23.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 4
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vasundhara Kalasapudi | Executive Dir. | 35 | $202K |
| Shaaranya Pillai | Deputy Director | 35 | $146K |
| Kavita Shah | Bud. & Prog. Dir | 35 | $132K |
| Samra Rashid | Social work Dir | 35 | $125K |
board members · 6
- Amit Sood — Vice President
- Bala Krishnamurthy — Secretary
- Jaya Bahadkar — Board Member
- Mukund Mehta — President
- Neetu Jain — Treasurer
- Sunil Agarwal — Board Member
relationships · 36
Who they work with
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine Partner — Runs a peer research program among South Asian seniors on healthy living.
- Asian American Federation Network — Member organization; collaborates on policy and service initiatives for Asian American communities.
- Brown University Partner — Warren Alpert College of Medicine students conducted a survey on older Indian immigrants’ attitudes toward allopathic and natural medicine.
- Chhaya CDC Partner — Collaborated to apply for a capital grant and develop the first secular, accessible, pan-South Asian community center.
- Coalition of Asian American Children and Families Network — Member organization; works on cross-generational family support and policy.
- Gujarati Samaj of New York Partner — Collaborated with India Home to organize cultural events and dances performed by seniors.
- Hindu Center Partner — Hosts India Home's senior program in Flushing.
- Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Partner — Hosts India Home's senior center in Hicksville.
- Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Partner — Hosts India Home's senior program in Hicksville.
- JASA Partner — Offers social service education, referrals, and Elder Abuse workshops.
- Jamaica Muslim Center Partner — Hosts the Desi Senior Center in its basement facility in Jamaica, Queens.
- Jamaica, Queens Affordable Senior Housing Partner — India Home is advancing a joint affordable senior housing development project in Jamaica, Queens, integrating its supportive services model into the housing design.
- Kew Gardens Center Partner — Hosts India Home programs including chair yoga and congregate meals.
- Live On NY Network — Member organization; participates in advocacy campaigns and policy discussions related to senior services.
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Partner — Partnership under the Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program.
- Morgan Stanley Partner — Collaborated with India Home through the Strategy Challenge in 2024 to plan expansion to Long Island.
- National Indo-American Association on Senior Citizens Network — Member organization; connects with national efforts supporting Indo-American seniors.
- New York Immigration Coalition Network — Member organization; advocates for immigrant communities, including South Asian older adults.
- New York University Partner — Collaborates on blood pressure monitoring, community health assessment, and colorectal screening projects.
- Northwell Health Partner — Collaborates on medical education initiatives.
- Queens Coalition for Immigrant Aging Network — Member organization; focuses on aging immigrant populations in Queens.
- Rubin Museum of Art Partner — Collaborated with India Home to organize cultural events and dances performed by seniors.
- Rubin Museum of Art Partner — Jointly creates and presents arts programs focused on community engagement.
- SEC Funder — Sponsor of the 3D Care program
- Sakhi for South Asian Women Partner — Conducts Elder Abuse and Domestic Violence workshops.
- Sapna NYC Partner — Partnership to deliver The Tiffin Project, providing culturally appropriate meals through a job-training program for low-income immigrant women.
- Satya Narayan Mandir Partner — Hosts India Home's senior program in Elmhurst.
- Services Now for Adult Persons (SNAP) Partner — Hosted India Home's first senior center at the SNAP Center of Eastern Queens.
- Shree Sundar Gopal Mandir Partner — Hosts India Home's senior center in Ozone Park.
- Shree Sundar Gopal Mandir Partner — Hosts India Home's senior program in Ozone Park.
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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.
- Congregate Meals as Dual-Purpose Interventionmethodology: congregate_meals_for_social_wellbeingBy providing congregate meals, we simultaneously address nutritional needs and reduce social isolation among South Asian seniors because shared meals in culturally familiar settings foster community, dignity, and regular engagement.
- Culturally Competent and Community-Integrated Service Deliverymethodology: culturally_competent_servicesBy delivering services that are culturally and linguistically tailored and co-located within trusted community institutions like faith-based centers and senior centers, we increase access, trust, and engagement among South Asian and Indo-Caribbean senior immigrants because cultural familiarity reduces systemic barriers and enhances participation.
- Culturally Integrated Housing Ecosystemmethodology: culturally_integrated_housingBy integrating affordable housing with cultural familiarity and supportive services, we promote housing stability, social connection, and dignity for immigrant seniors because culturally centered living environments reduce institutional alienation and support aging in place.
- Integrated Social and Advocacy Support Modelmethodology: integrated-social-supportBy combining direct services, socialization opportunities, and policy advocacy, we empower South Asian seniors to overcome isolation, navigate public systems, and shape policies affecting their lives because holistic support strengthens both individual well-being and collective agency.