named programs · 8 · from sources
What they call their work
Casework Management
Provides direct assistance with SNAP recertification, Medicaid/Medicare, public assistance, housing, job applications, IDNYC, and other public benefits.
ESL Classes
Free English as a Second Language instruction for community members, supporting integration and communication skills.
Food Distribution Program
Distributes fresh produce, non-perishable groceries, hot meals, and turkeys weekly to 400–500 families in South Brooklyn through the P-FRED initiative, in partnership with the NYC Mayor’s Office and IRUSA.
Health Screening Program
Partners with NYU Langone, NYC Health & Hospitals, and Maimonides to provide free blood pressure and hearing screenings, COVID-19 testing/vaccinations, and health education workshops for immigrant families.
Legal Advocacy & Know Your Rights
Hosts legal clinics and anti-bullying workshops in partnership with CAIR New York and attorneys to educate the community on civil rights, police interactions, and hate crime prevention.
Senior Services
Offers social engagement opportunities, trips, and events for seniors, including organized outings and health-related activities.
Women’s Support Group
Weekly mental health support group led by licensed counselor Abir Saleh, offering a safe space for women to discuss personal and societal challenges, with additional events and trips.
Youth Programs
Includes Summer Campish, internships, cultural events (e.g., Tatreez & Boba), field trips, and educational workshops focused on leadership, arts, and personal development for youth in Brooklyn.
activities · 12 groups
What they do
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Community Health Fairs and Screenings 1 activity
- Conducts health screenings and medical outreach programsConducted over 85 health screenings for community members and co-developed a hearing screening outreach program with NYU Langone Health to educate low-income immigrant parents, screen children for hearing loss, and assist with enrollment in state services.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Distributes food through food pantry and emergency programsDistributes free fresh produce and non-perishable groceries to 400–500 families per week in Bay Ridge through the Pandemic Food Reserve Emergency Distribution Program (P-FRED), and on scheduled Saturdays to the South Brooklyn community in partnership with the Mayor's Office. Distributed 450,000 pounds of food through its food pantry program.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Engages volunteers in program deliveryEngages over 800 volunteers in the delivery of programs and services, including youth volunteers in produce giveaways and interns in center projects.
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Anti-Hate Incident Response & Support 1 activity
- Hosts legal and civic engagement initiativesHosts community legal clinics with criminal defense attorneys to educate residents about constitutional rights during police stops or arrests, and conducts anti-bullying workshops with CAIR New York to prevent harassment and discrimination. Engaged over 520 individuals in civic engagement and hate crime prevention initiatives.
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Senior Social & Enrichment Programming 1 activity
- Offers services and activities for seniorsRuns a Seniors Program that empowers older adults through community engagement, activities, and resources, assisting over 560 seniors and organizing 10 trips and events.
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Community-Based Pandemic Testing and Vaccination 1 activity
- Operates mobile health services during the pandemicProvided free COVID-19 PCR and rapid testing, distributed nearly 700 at-home test kits and PPE, and operated a free vaccination clinic at the BRCDC community center in partnership with NYC Health & Hospitals and Test and Trace Corps.
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Operates youth programs including summer camp, internships, and cultural activitiesOrganizes a summer camp program featuring field trips, arts and crafts, science experiments, and team sports with daily meals; launched a youth internship program in summer 2023; and engages youth in language classes, leadership development, cultural programming, and volunteer opportunities, reaching over 2,800 youth.
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Cultural Exchange and Community Integration Events 1 activity
- Organizes cultural and community engagement eventsOrganizes cultural events such as "Paint & Pasta" for girls, Tatreez (Palestinian embroidery) workshops, and recreational trips to Six Flags and the Poconos to foster creativity, community, and cultural identity.
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Public Benefits Navigation and Enrollment 1 activity
- Provides casework management and public benefits assistanceProvides free casework management services assisting residents with public programs such as SNAP, NYCHA-Housing Connect, and IDNYC, completing over 1,500 cases. This includes translation and interpretation services in 12 languages to support access.
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Women's Wellness and Empowerment Programs 1 activity
- Provides mental health support through Women's Support GroupOperates a weekly Women's Support Group led by a mental health counselor, providing emotional support and workshops on stress and anxiety, serving over 110 women and organizing supportive trips to promote well-being.
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Language Access Services 1 activity
- Provides translation and interpretation servicesProvides translation and interpretation services in 12 languages, including English, Arabic, Chinese, Russian, and ASL, to support access to programs and services.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Delivers meals and food assistance in partnership with relief organizationsDistributed 5,000 hot meals, 6,000 lbs of meat, 1,000 food boxes, 250+ turkeys, and over 10,000 meal packs in partnership with Islamic Relief USA, and 350 food boxes in partnership with the Turkish American National Steering Committee (TASC).
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$829K
Contributions & grants$769K93%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$60K
expenses
Total expenses$859K
Program expenses99%
Admin / overhead1%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$195K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.71M
Cash$113K
Investments$0
Liabilities$286
Net assets$2.71M
Liquid reserves1.6 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -8.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIBI ESAHCK | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $69K |
board members · 5
- ALBI SAQE — TREASURER AND SECRETARY
- ESSA MASOUD — BOARD MEMBER
- HIFZA QURESHI — BOARD MEMBER
- MOHAMED ELNASHAR — PRESIDENT
- ZEIN RIMAWI — VICE PRESIDENT
relationships · 38
Who they work with
- Abir Saleh Partner — Mental health counselor leading the Women's Support Group
- American Heart Association Partner — Health-focused nonprofit partner collaborating with BRCDC on community health initiatives.
- An-Noor Social Center Partner — Organization founded and led by board vice president Zein Rimawi, indicating a leadership and likely operational connection to the Bay Ridge Community Development Center
- Axis Architectural Group Partner — Collaborating on the design and development of a proposed community center.
- Bay Ridge Community Development Center Network — Operates the Seniors Program as part of its community services.
- CAIR New York Partner — Partnered to facilitate anti-bullying workshops addressing harassment and discrimination in schools and public spaces.
- Catholic Academy in Brooklyn Partner — Collaborates with BRCDC and NYU Langone to provide hearing screenings for NYC immigrant children.
- Citizens Bank Funder — Financial institution providing funding support to BRCDC.
- Diyanet Center of America Partner — Hosted BRCDC youth for their first educational and cultural trip to Maryland.
- Health + Hospitals Government — Government healthcare affiliate partner of BRCDC.
- Islamic Relief USA Partner — Partner organization in food distribution efforts, including delivery of hot meals, meat, food boxes, and meal packs.
- Islamic Society of Bay Ridge Partner — Co-organized a free COVID-19 vaccination clinic with BRCDC and NYC Health & Hospitals Test + Trace Corps.
- Islamic Society of Bay Ridge Partner — Organization led by board president Mohamed Elnashar, indicating a leadership and likely operational connection to the Bay Ridge Community Development Center
- Maimonides Medical Center Partner — Named partner organization supporting BRCDC's community programs.
- Maimonides Medical Center Partner — Partnered to deliver the Safe at Home workshop during BRCDC’s Summer Campish.
- Mayor's Office Partner — Partnered to distribute free fresh produce and non-perishable groceries in South Brooklyn.
- Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty (Metropolitan Council) Partner — Partner organization collaborating with BRCDC on community development initiatives.
- NYC Department of Sanitation Government — Government agency partner supporting BRCDC's community programs.
- NYC Department of Transportation Partner — Partnered to advise on and improve transparency in the public engagement process for the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway repair plan.
- NYC Health & Hospitals Partner — Partnered to operate a free COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the BRCDC community center.
- NYC Mayor’s Office Government — Government partner supporting food distribution programs in South Brooklyn.
- NYDIS Partner — Participates on the NYDIS Advisory Board.
- NYU Partner — Sits on the NYU Steering Committee.
- NYU Langone Health Partner — Co-developed a hearing screening and outreach program for low-income immigrant families.
- NYU Langone Health Partner — Named partner organization supporting BRCDC's health-related initiatives.
- NYU Langone Health Partner — Partnered to provide blood pressure screening, hearing loss screening, and ENT care for low-income immigrant families.
- New York City Government — Connects community members with city programs such as SNAP, NYCHA-Housing Connect, and IDNYC.
- New York City Food Bank Partner — Partner organization providing food resources for BRCDC's food distribution programs.
- Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church Partner — Collaborates with BRCDC and NYU Langone to provide hearing screenings for NYC immigrant children.
- Prestige Mobile Health Partner — Partnered to provide free COVID-19 PCR and rapid testing services.
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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.
- Client-Centered Community Engagementmethodology: client_choice_modelBy offering age-specific, inclusive, and diverse programming—including workshops, social events, and volunteer opportunities—the organization fosters sustained community connection because participation rooted in dignity and choice increases engagement and belonging.
- Integrated Community Support Modelmethodology: integrated_community_supportBy providing coordinated social services that address physical, emotional, and social well-being together, the organization achieves holistic community well-being because integrated support systems more effectively meet complex needs than siloed interventions.
- Partnership-Expanded Service Deliverymethodology: partnership_based_distributionBy leveraging partnerships with nonprofits, government agencies, and community organizations, the organization increases access and reach of services because collaborative networks extend capacity beyond what a single entity can deliver.
- Peer Support with Professional Facilitationmethodology: peer_support_with_professional_facilitationBy combining peer-led group discussions with professional counseling, women are better able to navigate personal and societal challenges because shared experience builds trust and engagement, while clinical oversight ensures safety and effectiveness.