named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Building Program
Provides weekly peer support groups, monthly cooking classes, doula support, and recreational activities to strengthen family and community connections.
Essentials Distribution Program
Supplies families with cribs, strollers, baby carriers, formula, diapers, clothing, and winter gear through a curated baby boutique and direct distribution.
Parent Learning Program
Offers weekly workshops on topics such as reading, music, and yoga, along with individual social work support including case management, parental coaching, and mental health services.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Diaper and Baby Supply Distribution 2 activities
- Distributing essential material goods to families with infantsOperates a baby boutique and food distribution program that provides strollers, cribs, baby carriers, formula, diapers, seasonal clothing, and other essential supplies to families in need, supported by volunteer labor and donated goods.
- Managing donation and tax acknowledgment program for baby goodsAccepts and processes donated baby clothing, diapers, wipes, formula, developmental toys, and Spanish or bilingual books for children ages 0–3, operates a weekly donation drop-off program, and issues tax acknowledgment letters for accepted items.
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Youth and Community Research Initiatives 1 activity
- Conducting research on two-generation programs for immigrant familiesConducts and publishes research on two-generation approaches addressing the needs of immigrant families, focusing on barriers such as language access and availability of role models.
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Program Evaluation and Impact Research 1 activity
- Designing and refining programs based on evaluation outcomesDesigns, evaluates, and iteratively improves programs using assessment data to ensure effectiveness and responsiveness to participant needs.
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Perinatal Support Services 1 activity
- Operating peer support and community-building programs for mothersFacilitates weekly peer support groups, monthly cooking classes, doula support, and recreational activities to build trust, community, and resilience among participating mothers and families.
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Parenting Support for At-Risk Families 1 activity
- Providing holistic family support during the first 1,000 days of lifeDelivers evidence-based, comprehensive programming for vulnerable babies and parents during the first 1,000 days of life, including parent education, community programming, case management, parental coaching, and mental health services, supported by trained social workers.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$1.94M
Contributions & grants$1.94M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.75M
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$839K
Grants paid out$598K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$969K
Cash$305K
Investments$284K
Liabilities$16K
Net assets$952K
Liquid reserves4.0 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue +13.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| GISSELLE PARDO CO-EXECUTIVE | DIRECTOR/CLINICAL SUPERVISOR | 25 | $95K |
board members · 6
- DAMIEN RIOS — DIRECTOR
- GABY PENA FRAGA — DIRECTOR
- HOLLY FOGLE — PRESIDENT & CO-EXEC. DIRECTOR
- MARSHA ASKINS — SECRETARY
- REV DR ERIC PARK — CHAIRMAN & VICE PRESIDENT
- RICK KETCHUM — TREASURER
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Alba Pillcorema Partner — Point of contact for donation coordination and family sponsorship
- Champions Martial Arts Dojo Partner — Shares physical proximity for access to the distribution center entrance on W 174th Street.
- Citizen’s Committee on Children Partner — Collaborates with or references research from Citizen’s Committee on Children to inform community-driven solutions in Northern Manhattan.
- Good+Foundation Partner — Partner organization working to dismantle multi-generational poverty by pairing goods with supportive services for under-resourced families
- HRP Mamas Partner — Partner organization offering maternal support, parenting resources, and community events for mothers in Lower Manhattan
- Little Essentials Partner — Partner organization providing essential children’s supplies, parenting education, and employment opportunities to at-risk families
- Moms for Moms Partner — Partner organization providing postpartum recovery kits and newborn bundles to single mothers in need
- NYC Mammas Give Back Partner — Partner organization distributing pregnancy, postpartum, and early childhood essentials to agencies and shelters in the NYC area
- New York - Presbyterian Partner — Partner organization providing integrated academic health care services and clinical expertise
- Not specified Partner — Volunteers support operations for baby boutique and food distribution programs.
- P.S. 173 Partner — Shares physical proximity for access to the distribution center entrance on W 174th Street.
- Pajama Program Partner — Partner organization providing bedtime basics, sleep health education, and caring connections to children facing adversity
- Private Donors Funder — Private donors cover operating costs, enabling 100% of public donations to fund direct programs.
- Westside Campaign Against Hunger Partner — Partner organization collaborating on food access initiatives
strategies · 3
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.
- First 1,000 Days Interventionmethodology: first_1000_daysBy focusing on the first 1,000 days of life, we interrupt intergenerational poverty and build strong developmental foundations, because this period is a critical window for brain development and family stability.
- Holistic Family Support Modelmethodology: holistic_family_supportBy addressing social, emotional, and developmental needs together through evidence-based curricula and trained social workers, we improve family outcomes, because integrated support systems better meet the complex realities of vulnerable families.
- Two-Generation Approachmethodology: two_generation_approachBy supporting both children and caregivers simultaneously, we produce better outcomes for families, because parental well-being directly enables child development and breaks cycles of adversity.