What they reported doing
- #1 primary $671KAPNA Brooklyn Community Center, Inc. received grant from Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living. The funding will be used for food distribution, home delivery of groceries and senior transportation services for social and recreational purposes.
- #2 $63KAPNA Brooklyn Community Center received two grants from DOVE. The purpose of grants was to provide demistic violence services in neiborhoods throughout the city which includes case management,crisesintervention,referral for other support services and educational workshops.
What they call their work
What they do
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Public Benefits Navigation and Enrollment 1 activity
- Case management and benefits access servicesProvides case management services to help individuals access public benefits, healthcare, and housing assistance, including bilingual access support and family development coaching for hard-to-reach populations.
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Civic Engagement and Voter Mobilization 1 activity
- Civic education and engagement initiativesOrganizes civic education projects and community events to promote civic participation, including public education on Ranked Choice Voting and outreach efforts related to the 2020 Census.
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Domestic Violence Survivor Support Services 1 activity
- Domestic violence support servicesOffers comprehensive domestic violence support including safety planning, crisis intervention, counseling, legal advocacy, referrals, and educational workshops for survivors across New York City neighborhoods.
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Direct Financial Assistance to Individuals 1 activity
- Financial assistance distributionProvides financial assistance to individuals in need through the distribution of Visa cards, with at least $10,000 distributed as part of direct support programming.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Food distribution with culturally appropriate and halal optionsDistributes culturally appropriate food, including halal turkey, rice, vegetables, fruits, and milk, through a food pantry program. Also includes home delivery of groceries to address food insecurity in the community.
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Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
- Job resource fairs and employment connection servicesHosts job resource fairs that connect community members with local public officials, city agencies, and potential employers, such as the one-day event held on Brighton 7th Street.
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Non-Emergency Medical & Essential Transportation 1 activity
- Senior services and transportationDelivers services focused on senior well-being, independence, and social connection, including transportation for social and recreational purposes.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| ERUM HANIF | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $95K |
- MUHAMMED SHAHBAZ — BOARD MEMBER
- PERVEZ SIDDIQUI — CHAIR
- SHAZIA BIBI — BOARD MEMBER
Who they work with
- Brooklyn Foundatation Funder — Provided GOTC grant of $15,000 for 2020 Census outreach events
- DOVE Funder — Provided two grants to support domestic violence services including case management and educational workshops
- Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living Government — Funded food distribution, grocery delivery, and senior transportation services
- ET COUNCIL Funder — Provided $60,000 grant for food pantry operations
- Food Bank Capacity Grant Funder — Provided grant funding for food pantry capacity building
- JCCGCI Partner — Subcontracted APNA to provide bilingual services to hard-to-reach residents
- Robinhood Funder — Provided grant funding for food pantry and financial assistance programs
- SBS Funder — Funded Job Resource Fair event
- United Way NYC Funder — Provided grant funding for food pantry operations
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.
- Culturally Grounded Empowermentmethodology: culturally_sensitive_servicesBy delivering culturally sensitive services and advocacy, we promote self-sufficiency and social well-being because trust and relevance increase engagement and effectiveness in marginalized communities.