named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Blanket Project
Community service initiative producing blankets in collaboration with local faith groups
Community Ramadan Dinner
Annual interfaith iftar event bringing together diverse communities during Ramadan, now in its 13th year
Cooking Classes
Series offering hands-on experiences with global cuisines, including Turkish and other cultural dishes
Friendship Dinner
Annual event promoting unity and dialogue, with themes addressing social issues such as poverty, education, and climate change
Interfaith Dialog Circle
Program promoting interfaith understanding in partnership with Interfaith Works of CNY
Ladies Dialogue Breakfast
Women-centered event fostering connection through culture, community, and self-care
Public Service Awards Dinner
Annual event honoring individuals for community service and leadership
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Community Iftar and Eid Celebrations 2 activities
- Organizes interfaith and cultural eventsHosts recurring interfaith and cultural programs such as Ramadan dinners (including annual Community Ramadan Dinner and interfaith iftars), Eid celebrations, Friendship Dinners, and memorial events to foster understanding and community cohesion across faiths and backgrounds.
- Organizes public library and community outreach activitiesHosts informative and cultural events at public venues such as Dewitt Library, including Ramadan informational corners and cultural showcases, to engage broader community audiences.
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Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
- Conducts community cooking and art classesRuns recurring community class series including cooking classes featuring global and cultural cuisines and hands-on art workshops such as macramé and watercolor painting to promote creativity and cultural exchange.
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Community-Based Educational Programming 1 activity
- Hosts educational programs for children and adultsOffers ongoing educational initiatives including Weekend Academy for children aged 4 to 12 focusing on culture, language, and values, and community-led workshops through the Learn with Neighbors program to promote lifelong learning and diverse perspectives.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Organizes social and community-building eventsHosts regular social gatherings such as Ladies’ Breakfasts, Women’s Fall Breakfast, Mother’s Day Celebrations, spring breakfasts, fall festivals, and community picnics to strengthen community ties and support cultural connection.
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Volunteer Mobilization for Community Improvement 1 activity
- Participates in local cultural fairs and volunteer initiativesEngages in community events such as the Westcott Street Cultural Fair and turkey distribution efforts at senior living facilities and public libraries through volunteer participation.
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Religious Holiday Food & Charity Distribution 1 activity
- Provides humanitarian aid and relief supportConducts outreach initiatives including meat and gift bag distributions during Eid al-Adha for refugee and local families, blanket drives in collaboration with partner organizations, and disaster relief efforts such as support for earthquake victims.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$163K
Contributions & grants$142K87%
Program service revenue$21K13%
Investment income——
Other revenue$50
expenses
Total expenses$124K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$295K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$194K
3 years on record · 2023–2025 · YoY revenue +49.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 1
- Halis Mutlu — Board Member
relationships · 25
Who they work with
- 100 Black Men of Syracuse Partner — Engaged with the organization’s annual banquet where a board president was honored.
- Academy Green Partner — Collaborated on the Blanket Project to provide blankets to those in need.
- Academy Green Partner — Partnered on the Blanket Project.
- Dewitt Library Partner — Hosted a Ramadan informative corner and activities at Dewitt Library.
- InterFaith Partner — Collaborates with CNY RISE Center to co-host the Annual Friendship Dinner
- Interfaith Works of CNY Partner — Partnered to host interfaith dialog circles.
- Interfaith Works of CNY Partner — Partnered with CNY RISE Center to host interfaith dialog circles.
- Manlius Library Partner — Presented on Turkish culture at the Manlius Library.
- Marty Nave, 1st District Councilor Partner — Collaborated with CNY RISE Center to support 11 local families in Syracuse with fresh meat distribution.
- Mission Hope Church Partner — Co-hosted an interfaith iftar and Lent potluck dinner with CNY RISE Center.
- Mission Hope Church Partner — Co-hosted an interfaith iftar and Lent potluck dinner.
- New Americans Blessing Box Partner — Co-hosted a community gift bag giveaway during Eid al-Adha.
- New Americans Blessing Box Partner — Collaborated with CNY RISE Center to host a community Eid al-Adha celebration and distribute gift bags.
- Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office Partner — Cooperates with CNY RISE Center in organizing the Annual Public Service Award Dinner.
- Rahma Clinic Partner — CNY RISE Center volunteers participated in the Rahma Clinic fundraising dinner.
- Rahma Clinic Partner — CNY RISE Center volunteers participated in the clinic's fundraising dinner.
- Syracuse Police Department Partner — Cooperates with CNY RISE Center in organizing the Annual Public Service Award Dinner.
- The Center Partner — Partnered with CNY RISE Center to provide fresh meat to 28 refugee families in Utica.
- Turkish Cultural Center Syracuse Partner — Former organizational affiliation whose volunteers founded CNY RISE Center
- Unity Church of Syracuse Partner — Co-hosted the Valley Ties Neighborhood Picnic with CNY RISE Center.
- Unity Church of Syracuse Partner — Collaborated on the Blanket Project and Valley Ties Neighborhood Picnic.
- Unity Church of Syracuse Partner — Collaborated on the Blanket Project to provide blankets to those in need.
- Zen Center of Syracuse Partner — Co-hosted the Valley Ties Neighborhood Picnic with CNY RISE Center.
- Zen Center of Syracuse Partner — Collaborated on the Blanket Project and Valley Ties Neighborhood Picnic.
- Zen Center of Syracuse Partner — Collaborated on the Blanket Project to provide blankets to those in need.
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.
- Community-Led Knowledge Sharing for Lifelong Engagementmethodology: community_led_educationBy facilitating community-led discussions and workshops, the organization sustains engagement and cultural exchange, because leveraging local knowledge empowers participants as contributors rather than recipients.
- Culturally Responsive Programming for Community Participationmethodology: culturally-responsive-outreachBy aligning programs and resource distribution with culturally and religiously significant events like Eid al-Adha and Ramadan, the organization increases community participation and relevance, because timing services with cultural milestones enhances trust and accessibility.
- Interfaith and Cultural Engagement as Community Cohesionmethodology: interfaith_dialogue_through_shared_mealsBy hosting interfaith dialogues, shared meals, and culturally rooted events, the organization fosters cross-cultural understanding and strengthens community bonds, because shared experiences across faiths and cultures build trust and mutual respect.
- Values-Driven Service as a Mechanism for Inclusion and Empowermentmethodology: values-driven_community_buildingBy embedding core values—respect, inspiration, service, and empathy—into all activities, the organization promotes individual empowerment and community inclusion, because lived values create a culture of dignity and belonging that motivates engagement.