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AFRICAN SERVICES COMMITTEE INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 133749744 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE A99Z · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Medium ($1M-$10M) · africanservices.org
revenue
$8.1M
expenses
$7.2M
net assets
$2.1M
employees
58
volunteers
4
program ratio
90%
mission · from form 990

AFRICAN SERVICES COMMITTEE'S MISSION IS TO SUPPORT THE AFRICAN COMMUNITY THROUGH PROVISION OF HEALTH, HOUSING, SOCIAL AND LEGAL SERVICES AND ADVOCACY TO AFRICAN DIASPORA REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS IN NEW YORK CITY AND TO PROVIDE REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AND HIV, TB PREVENTION, TREATMENT, AND SUPPORT IN AFRICA.

profile · synthesized from sources

African Services Committee supports African diaspora immigrants, refugees, and asylees in New York City with health, housing, legal, social, and nutritional services. The organization provides free HIV and disease testing, mental health counseling, legal aid for immigration cases, housing assistance, and social programs including English language classes. It also conducts health education and advocacy, with operations extending to Ethiopia, France, and Mali.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $2.08M
    Housing Services: Housing placement assistance and short-term rental support funded by HUD and the Ryan White Short-Term Rental Assistance program provide vital services to people living with HIV/AIDS. These programs cover back rent, ongoing rental and utility costs, and sometimes security or broker fees to help clients avoid eviction, exit homelessness, or maintain stable housing. During 2024, 177 clients were enrolled in these programs, receiving a total of 730 payments to support their housing stability.
  2. #2 $1.28M
    LEGAL ASSISTANCE: IMMIGRATION AND HIV LEGAL AND ADVOCACY SERVICES. ASSIST IMMIGRANTS IN ACCESSING AND DEFENDING THEIR RIGHTS, THROUGH IMMIGRATION AND EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION CASES, ASYLUM CASES AND DEPORTATION DEFENSE, VAWA AND ANTI-TRAFFICKING CASES, CITIZENSHIP APPLICATIONS, FAMILY VISAS, CUSTODY AND CHILD SUPPORT CASES, FOR OVER 1,900 CASES IN THE 2024 FISCAL YEAR.
named programs · 8 · from sources

What they call their work

English as a Second Language (ESOL) Classes
Provides language instruction to African immigrants to promote independence and self-reliance, serving approximately 35 students annually
Housing Services
Provides housing placement, short-term rental assistance, and utility support for people living with HIV/AIDS through HUD and Ryan White funding
Legal Assistance: Immigration and HIV Legal and Advocacy Services
Offers legal representation in asylum, deportation defense, VAWA, anti-trafficking, citizenship, family visas, and discrimination cases for over 1,900 cases in 2024
Mental Health Care
Offers in-person and telehealth counseling, support groups, and referrals for clients across all service programs in English and French
PrEP Referral Program
Connects individuals to free, confidential PrEP medication to prevent HIV, regardless of immigration status or ability to pay
Risk to Reasons
HIV prevention framework that promotes positive motivation for self-care among women, addressing broader social determinants of health
Walk-In Testing Center
Provides free and confidential testing for HIV, tuberculosis, hepatitis, STIs, diabetes, hypertension, and pregnancy at the Harlem office, open Monday–Friday
Women’s Health Program
Hosts quarterly workshops on maternal and child health, nutrition, family planning, and HIV prevention, delivered in English, French, and Spanish
activities · 10 groups

What they do

  • LGBTQ+ Legal and Policy Advocacy 1 activity
    • Advocacy for immigrant and LGBTQ+ rights
      Hosts events and conducts advocacy to advance equality and justice, including addressing global anti-LGBTQ+ rights backlash during the UN General Assembly and providing legal advocacy around immigration and HIV-related rights.
  • Medicaid Health Home Care Coordination 1 activity
    • Case management and client navigation
      Delivers case management services including counseling, advocacy, referrals, and care coordination. Offers individual and group health education sessions, transportation support (e.g., for chemotherapy), and accompaniment to clinical appointments to promote self-advocacy and self-management across all major service areas.
  • Refugee and Immigrant Resettlement Services 1 activity
    • Comprehensive direct services for African diaspora immigrants
      Provides integrated health, housing, legal, social welfare, education, nutrition, and advocacy services to immigrants, refugees, and asylees from the African Diaspora in New York City. Services are delivered through coordinated case management and include in-person and virtual support for clients with chronic medical conditions and primary caregivers.
  • ESL and Citizenship Instruction 1 activity
    • ESOL and adult education programs
      Offers free English as a Second Language (ESOL) and computer literacy classes for adult African immigrants with beginner-level English proficiency. Classes are held weekly in Harlem, and approximately 35 individuals participated in 2023.
  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
    • Food pantry and nutrition support program
      Operates a food pantry program serving over 5,000 individuals and families annually with supplemental nutrition, including ongoing access to food pantry services for clients living with HIV. Since 2012, has served over 100,000 healthy meals.
  • Reproductive Health Advocacy & Education 1 activity
    • Health education and wellness workshops
      Conducts regular educational workshops on maternal and child health, nutrition, diabetes, hypertension, safe infant sleep, family planning, and HIV prevention. Offers quarterly Women’s Health Program workshops and collaborates with ASC’s Health Department on programs such as “Risk to Reasons” HIV Prevention. Workshops are offered in English, French, and Spanish.
  • HIV/AIDS Prevention and Support Services 1 activity
    • Health testing and vaccination services
      Operates a walk-in testing center in Harlem offering free and confidential screening for HIV, tuberculosis, hepatitis B and C, blood glucose, blood pressure, pregnancy, chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. Hosts monthly vaccination clinics in partnership with Ryan Health.
  • Emergency Rental Assistance and Eviction Prevention 1 activity
    • Housing assistance and rental support
      Provides short-term emergency financial assistance, monthly rent support, and housing placement services to prevent eviction and homelessness. In 2024, supported 177 clients with 730 payments for rent, utilities, and related costs, primarily for people living with HIV/AIDS. Assists clients in applying for long-term housing benefits such as HRA, STRAP, and RAP, and arranges housing services for Ryan White-eligible chronically ill clients.
  • Immigration Legal Services 1 activity
    • Legal representation and immigration advocacy
      Provides immigration and HIV-related legal assistance, including asylum applications, deportation defense, VAWA, anti-trafficking, citizenship, family visas, and custody matters. Handled over 1,900 cases in 2024 and secured asylum approvals and Military Parole-in-Place applications for clients fleeing persecution.
  • LGBTQ+ Community Support and Resource Centers 1 activity
    • Mental health and support services
      Provides in-person and telehealth mental health care, including individual counseling, support groups, and an LGBT-focused program, integrated across all major service areas for clients from the African Diaspora.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$8.13M
Contributions & grants$7.41M91%
Program service revenue$714K9%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$7.17M
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$3.49M
Grants paid out$1.36M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$6.76M
Cash$757K
Investments$0
Liabilities$4.68M
Net assets$2.08M
Liquid reserves1.3 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +60.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 8
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Paola Roche Exec. Co-Mngr 40 $143K
Aida Diallo-Diagne Exec. Co-Mngr 40 $143K
Mulusew Bekele Dir. Program Opera 40 $135K
William Pugliese Supv. Attorney 40 $120K
Nathalie Weeks Coord. Health Serv 40 $105K
Chrystelle Ade Touvoli Dir. Social Servic 40 $104K
Emily Goldberg Dir. Health Progra 40 $103K
Amanda Lugg Executive Dir. 40 $58K
board members · 8
  • DENISE BENNETT — Board Member
  • LINDA GENERAUX — Board Member
  • Maaza Seyoum — Board Member
  • NADYA SALCEDO — Secretary
  • Nyanquoi Yargawon — Board Member
  • Steve Hemraj — Treasurer
  • UZOAMAKA N OKOYE — Board Chair
  • Yvonne Mbewe — Board Member
relationships · 11

Who they work with

  • ASC’s Health Department Partner — Collaborates on the delivery of health and wellbeing workshops.
  • Cameroon Government — Client cases involve individuals fleeing political persecution from Cameroon.
  • HUD Government — Funded housing placement and rental support programs for people living with HIV/AIDS.
  • New York City Partner — Coordinates with organizations across New York City to support clients in achieving health outcomes.
  • Ryan Health Partner — Partners with African Services to host monthly vaccination clinics at its office.
  • Ryan White Program Government — Funded short-term rental assistance for people living with HIV/AIDS.
  • UN General Assembly Partner — Hosted an event during the UN General Assembly to address global anti-LGBTQ+ rights backlash.
  • United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Government — Filing and processing immigration applications including asylum and Military Parole-in-Place.
  • church Partner — Refers first-time pantry visitors to ensure resources reach those in genuine need.
  • community center Partner — Refers first-time pantry visitors to ensure resources reach those in genuine need.
  • social services agency Partner — Refers first-time pantry visitors to ensure resources reach those in genuine need.
strategies · 5

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.

  • Client Empowerment Through Knowledge and Self-Advocacy
    methodology: client_empowerment
    By equipping clients with language skills, health education, and tools for self-advocacy, we foster self-sufficiency because increased autonomy leads to greater confidence, informed decision-making, and long-term stability.
  • Housing as Health Care
    methodology: housing_is_health_care
    By providing short-term rental and utility assistance, we stabilize housing for people living with HIV/AIDS because stable housing improves treatment adherence and health outcomes, particularly for chronically ill populations.
  • Integrated Wraparound Services Model
    methodology: wraparound_services
    By co-locating health, housing, legal, education, and nutrition services, we reduce access barriers and improve client stability because integrated support addresses interconnected needs more effectively than siloed interventions.
  • Motivational Framework for HIV Prevention
    methodology: risk_to_reasons
    By shifting from fear-based messaging to reinforcing personal motivations for self-care, we promote healthier behaviors among women because positive reinforcement of agency is more effective than risk-based warnings.
  • Peer-Led Support for Treatment Adherence and Community Building
    methodology: peer_support_community_model
    By using peer-led support groups, we improve treatment adherence and psychosocial well-being among African immigrants and refugees because shared identity and lived experience increase trust and engagement.