named programs · 8 · from sources
What they call their work
COVID-19 Support Services
Assistance for individuals and families affected by the pandemic, including health and emotional support
Citizenship Classes
Preparation classes for individuals studying for the U.S. citizenship exam
Confidant Friend
Emotional counseling program delivered in collaboration with psychologists from universities in Central America and Mexico
English Classes
English as a Second Language courses for immigrants to support integration and communication
Health Services
Connects community members with medical care, mental health services, food access, diabetes prevention, and NYC Care enrollment
Legal Services
Provides immigration legal support including citizenship applications, family petitions, work permit renewals, legal document translation, and know-your-rights education
SNAP Assistance
Helps individuals enroll in or manage decertification from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Workshops and Town Hall Meetings
Regular community gatherings covering health, nutrition, legal issues, and other topics relevant to immigrant families
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Opioid Harm Reduction Services 1 activity
- Conduct community workshops and health education sessionsHosts regular workshops, town halls, and educational events on topics including children's mental health, childhood asthma, substance use prevention, and opioid overdose response through Narcan training.
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Public Benefits Navigation and Enrollment 1 activity
- Connect individuals to health and food servicesLinks community members to medical, mental health, and food assistance programs, including NYC Care for low-cost or free healthcare regardless of immigration status, SNAP enrollment support, and access to food pantries through community events.
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Immigration Legal Services 1 activity
- Deliver legal services and immigration supportProvides legal guidance on immigration, housing, and citizenship matters; assists with family petitions, work permit renewals, and offers translation of legal documents. Also includes know-your-rights education and referrals to reliable legal resources.
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ESL and Citizenship Instruction 1 activity
- Offer English language and citizenship preparation classesProvides English as a Second Language (ESL) courses and citizenship preparation classes to support immigrant adaptation and integration in the United States.
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Facility-Based Service Delivery 1 activity
- Operate community service locations in New York CityMaintains physical service sites in the Bronx and Brooklyn to deliver programs and resources to local communities.
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Culturally Specific Support Services 1 activity
- Provide educational programs and aid to indigent Mexicans and Mexican-AmericansOffers educational programs and direct assistance to indigent Mexicans and Mexican-Americans, including support with civic integration and access to essential services.
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Nonprofit Internship Programs 1 activity
- Train and place interns and professional volunteersEngages in capacity building by training and placing interns and professional volunteers in organizational roles related to legal services and preventive health initiatives.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$842K
Contributions & grants$840K100%
Program service revenue$3630%
Investment income$2K0%
Other revenue$40
expenses
Total expenses$934K
Program expenses76%
Admin / overhead24%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$602K
Grants paid out$41K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.41M
Cash$1.40M
Investments$0
Liabilities$22K
Net assets$1.39M
Liquid reserves18.0 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -53.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAIRO GUZMAN | PRESIDENT | 25 | $51K |
board members · 4
- ISRAEL DURAN — DIRECTOR
- MARIA JOSEFINA SALDAA-PORTILLO — SECRETARY
- NORMA FUENTES-MAYORGA — CHAIR
- RAMON GUERRA — TREASURER
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- ActionNYC Partner — Collaborated on an event celebrating immigration and education in Washington Heights.
- Brookdale Hospital and Medical Center Partner — Israel Duran begins medical residency in Internal Medicine at Brookdale Hospital and Medical Center in Brooklyn.
- Christian Ministry of Family Integration Partner — Collaborated on an event celebrating immigration and education in Washington Heights.
- City College of New York Partner — Collaborates with Assistant Professor Norma Fuentes-Mayorga from the Department of Sociology, Latin American and Latino Studies.
- Coalición Mexicana Partner — Provides legal support services including citizenship application assistance, family petition guidance, work permit renewal help, document translation, and know-your-rights education.
- GrowNYC Partner — Collaborates to connect community members with the Health Bucks program for access to free fresh local food.
- Immigrant Justice Corps Partner — Board member Cecilia López Santiesteban serves as a supervisory lawyer at Immigrant Justice Corps, indicating an institutional affiliation.
- Inwood Academy Partner — Collaborated on an event celebrating immigration and education in Washington Heights.
- Lincoln Hospital Partner — Israel Duran is a clinical research associate at Lincoln Hospital in the Bronx.
- Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs Partner — Collaborated on an event celebrating immigration and education in Washington Heights.
- Mount Sinai Health System Partner — Israel Duran has conducted medical research at Mount Sinai Health System, indicating a professional collaboration.
- New York Presbyterian Partner — Longstanding supporter providing contributions and support to the Mexican Coalition.
- New York University Partner — Collaborates with Professor María Josefina Saldaña-Portillo from NYU's Department of Social and Cultural Analysis and Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies.
- SUNY Downstate Medical Center Partner — Israel Duran has worked in medical research at SUNY Downstate Medical Center.
- Union Settlement Partner — Ingrid Sotelo, Director of Community Outreach at Union Settlement, is listed on the Board of Directors, indicating an organizational relationship.
- Universities in Central America and Mexico Partner — Collaborates with universities in Central America and Mexico to provide psychologists for the Confidant Friend emotional counseling program.
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.
- Civic and Cultural Integration Modelmethodology: civic_integrationBy designing programs that promote civic, cultural, and political integration, the organization helps Latino and Mexican-American communities overcome systemic challenges and build collective capacity, because integration strengthens both individual agency and community resilience.
- Community-Led Emotional Support and Solidaritymethodology: emotional_support_for_migrant_womenBy creating spaces for dialogue and emotional support among migrant women, the organization enables psychological processing and collective empowerment, because peer-driven solidarity fosters resilience and self-agency in the context of migration-related trauma.
- Rights-Based Legal Empowermentmethodology: rights-based_legal_educationBy educating individuals—regardless of immigration status—about their constitutional rights during law enforcement encounters, the organization empowers them to navigate systems safely and assert their dignity, because knowledge of legal rights reduces vulnerability and builds trust.
- Youth Advocacy as Civic Engagementmethodology: youth_advocacy_engagementBy engaging youth in community advocacy, the organization fosters neighborhood safety and civic participation, because involving young people in activism builds leadership, ownership, and long-term investment in community well-being.