named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Bilingual Case Management
Connects clients with mainstream services including health insurance, tax preparation, banking, and youth/senior programs; staff provide interpretation in Arabic, French, Spanish, and Romanian
Citizenship Classes
Free 12-week citizenship instruction covering U.S. history and government, with practice for the English and interview portions of the naturalization exam; offered at the Queens Library and the Center’s site
Educational Counseling
Assists clients in translating foreign educational documents, applying to schools, enrolling in GED programs, and accessing vocational training
English Language Instruction
Offers free beginner and intermediate ESL classes taught by experienced instructors, held during evening hours to accommodate working clients
Immigration Legal Services
Provides free legal consultation, immigration application assistance, and representation before USCIS, including help with DACA, TPS, family reunification, and permanent residency
Job Placement Assistance
Provides vocational assessment, resume building, job readiness training, and referrals to employer partners offering full-time work with benefits
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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ESL and Citizenship Instruction 2 activities
- Citizenship instruction and civics educationOffers citizenship classes consisting of twelve weekly sessions totaling forty-two hours per cycle, along with civics education support, to help immigrants prepare for U.S. citizenship.
- English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction for adult refugees and immigrantsProvides beginner, pre-beginning, and intermediate level ESL classes to adult immigrant and refugee learners. Curriculum development and instruction are delivered through volunteer tutoring and structured class cycles.
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Refugee and Immigrant Resettlement Services 1 activity
- Bilingual case management and client supportProvides bilingual case management to help refugees and immigrants adjust to life in the United States, supporting over 10,000 individuals from more than 121 countries to attain and maintain self-sufficiency.
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Immigration Legal Services 1 activity
- Immigration legal services and application assistanceProvides free legal consultation, representation before USCIS, and application assistance for complex immigration cases, including services for refugees, asylees, and other immigrants. Supervises DOJ Accredited Representatives.
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Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
- Job placement and employment support servicesDelivers employment assistance and job placement services to newly arrived refugees, immigrants, and asylees to support economic self-sufficiency.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Volunteer recruitment, training, and educational workshopsRecruits and trains volunteers, organizes workshops, and conducts educational events to support program delivery and community engagement.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$330K
Contributions & grants$321K97%
Program service revenue$8K2%
Investment income$6000%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$375K
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$244K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$915K
Cash$811K
Investments$0
Liabilities$7K
Net assets$908K
Liquid reserves25.9 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -16.8%
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- Immigration Advocates Network Network — Member of the Immigration Advocates Network.
- Lutheran Social Services of New York Partner — Employer of Charles Brown, who provides immigration legal services at the ANSOB Center one day per week.
- New York Council of Nonprofits Network — Member of the New York Council of Nonprofits.
- New York Immigration Coalition Network — Member of the New York Immigration Coalition network.
- Oxford University Press Partner — Employer of volunteer ESL instructors, indicating a professional affiliation contributing volunteer expertise to the Center.
- Queens Library Partner — Hosts daytime citizenship classes for The ANSOB Center.
- Queens Public Library Partner — Partner organization collaborating with The ANSOB Center for Refugees.
- St. Rita’s Center Partner — Originally opened as an affiliate of St. Rita’s Center in the Bronx.
- Turning Point for Women and Families Partner — Partner organization collaborating with The ANSOB Center for Refugees.
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.
- Integrated Refugee Integration Modelmethodology: comprehensive_integration_supportBy combining language instruction, employment support, legal aid, and case management within a single service framework, the organization produces more effective refugee adjustment because coordinated access to multiple forms of support addresses interconnected barriers to integration.
- Trauma-Informed Service Deliverymethodology: trauma-informed careBy designing services specifically for individuals who have experienced warfare and persecution, the organization improves engagement and outcomes because culturally and psychologically sensitive approaches reduce re-traumatization and build trust.
- Universal Access Regardless of Immigration Statusmethodology: universal accessBy providing services to all immigrants without regard to legal status, the organization increases access to critical support because removing eligibility barriers ensures even the most vulnerable populations can benefit.
- Volunteer-Powered Integrated Education and Workforce Modelmethodology: integrated_civics_and_employment_supportBy using volunteer tutors and mentors to deliver combined civics, language, and job readiness training, the organization increases service capacity and personalization because community-engaged models foster relational support that enhances learning and employment outcomes.