named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
MOIA Immigration Legal Support Line
City-funded hotline providing free and safe answers to immigration policy questions for NYC residents within 200% of the federal poverty level
NYC Well Mental/Behavioral Health Service
24/7 counselor support via phone, text, or chat for mental health, substance use, and crisis intervention, with specialized lines for veterans, LGBTQ+ youth, and Spanish speakers
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Pro Bono Legal Representation and Support 2 activities
- Collaborating with pro bono legal partners for organizational and programmatic supportPartners with pro bono attorneys and law students to strengthen organizational capacity, provide legal expertise, and support the delivery of legal services and program initiatives.
- Providing free or low-cost legal assistance for healthcare access and insurance issuesDelivers direct legal services to low-income individuals, people of color, LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, immigrants, and people with disabilities, addressing systemic barriers to healthcare access, including Medicaid enrollment, insurance denials, medical debt, and discrimination. Services are provided through client representation, community legal clinics, and pro bono partnerships.
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Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance 1 activity
- Conducting community education and outreach programs on healthcare rightsOffers Know-Your-Rights workshops, health insurance enrollment clinics, multilingual guides, and training for Community Health Navigators to empower communities in navigating healthcare systems. These programs are delivered through tabling events, health fairs, and community festivals.
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Urban Policy and Equity Research 1 activity
- Conducting research on medical-legal needs in underserved communitiesCarries out a medical-legal needs and resources assessment in Brooklyn to inform program design and policy advocacy, supporting data-driven interventions to improve healthcare access for vulnerable populations.
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Healthcare Policy Advocacy 1 activity
- Engaging in policy advocacy to advance health equityAdvocates at city and state levels to remove systemic barriers to care, address medical debt, and ensure equitable access to physical, mental, and gender-affirming healthcare. Activities include strategic action plans, community assessments, and partnerships with advocacy funders like the North Star Fund.
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Community Health Equity Initiatives 1 activity
- Implementing a pilot initiative to reduce healthcare access barriers in BrooklynRuns a time-limited pilot program from June 2025 to December 2026 in Brooklyn to improve access to healthcare for individuals and families through integrated legal and medical support.
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Community Capacity Building & Leadership Networks 1 activity
- Operating a Health Care Council for community-informed service designRuns a Health Care Council composed of community members and local stakeholders to guide the development of culturally appropriate services and inform long-term strategic planning.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$85K
Contributions & grants$85K100%
Program service revenue$1660%
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expenses
Total expenses$60K
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balance sheet
Total assets$42K
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Net assets$42K
2 years on record · 2024–2025 · YoY revenue +229.6%
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- Agape SDA Church Partner — Collaborates with Health Justice Initiative to host the Community Health Fair.
- Borough of Brooklyn Partner — Pilot initiative location and focus area for reducing healthcare barriers and building health equity infrastructure.
- City of Hope Greater Saint Mary Church of Christ Partner — Co-participated in a community family festival on August 16, 2025.
- Eisenberg & Baum LLP Partner — Provides legal expertise supporting HJI's programs and initiatives to advance health justice.
- Health Care Council Coalition — Community and stakeholder advisory body that informs service design and long-term planning for culturally appropriate healthcare programs.
- John Jay School of Criminal Justice Partner — Team member is pursuing graduate studies at the institution, indicating a professional and educational affiliation.
- Law Firm Antiracism Alliance Partner — National network of law firms collaborating with HJI to address systemic inequities and promote health equity.
- Law students Partner — Staff community-based legal clinics and support client representation in HJI's direct legal services programs.
- L’Chayim Family Ministries Partner — Co-participated in a community family festival on August 16, 2025.
- North Star Fund Partner — Partner organization supporting HJI's mission to dismantle systemic barriers and empower underserved communities.
- Pro bono attorneys Partner — Staff community-based legal clinics and provide client representation as part of HJI's direct legal services.
- The New York Bar Foundation Funder — Funder providing grant support to HJI for bridging legal rights and health equity.
- Trinity Methodist Church Partner — Collaborates with Health Justice Initiative to host the Annual Health Fair.
- Tulane University Partner — Team member holds degrees from the university, indicating an educational affiliation relevant to organizational capacity.
- healthcare partners Partner — Collaborates with healthcare providers to connect community members to free or low-cost medical services.
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-Centered Legal and Health Empowermentmethodology: community-centered health educationBy delivering multilingual education, workshops, and navigational support through trusted community partnerships, we increase engagement and access because culturally grounded, co-delivered programming builds trust and lowers systemic barriers.
- Health-Legal Partnership Modelmethodology: health-legal_partnershipBy integrating legal services into healthcare contexts, we address social determinants of health and improve healthcare access because legal barriers (e.g., housing, insurance, discrimination) directly impact health outcomes.
- Integrated Advocacy for Structural Changemethodology: integrated-advocacyBy combining litigation, policy advocacy, community organizing, and mediation, we produce systemic change in healthcare equity because multi-pronged pressure addresses root causes more effectively than isolated interventions.
- Research-Informed Policy Advocacymethodology: research-informed policy advocacyBy grounding policy advocacy in community assessments and original research, we achieve scalable structural change because evidence-based strategies are more likely to influence policymakers and shift systems at the state level.