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MULTI ASSISTANCE RESOURCE CENTERS
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 850594189 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE F60 · Mental Health & Crisis Intervention · Small ($100K-$1M) · marcresources.org
revenue
$191K
expenses
$157K
net assets
$34K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

Multi Assistance Resource Centers (MARCs) serve as comprehensive support hubs focused on ensuring safety and stability for individuals, especially survivors of domestic violence. We offer crisis intervention, counseling, legal assistance, housing support, and employment services, with a strong emphasis on peer support through support groups and mentorship programs. Notably, initiatives like the Mothers Matter Initiative provide tailored support for mothers facing challenges, while Creative Healing Youth Art Workshops foster self-expression and healing through art for young people. By integrating these resources, MARCs empower individuals to regain control of their lives and pursue personal growth.

profile · synthesized from sources

Multi Assistance Resource Centers (MARC) is a peer-run nonprofit in New York City providing trauma-informed support services for individuals facing domestic violence, housing instability, and parenting challenges. The organization offers direct programs including mentorship for low-income mothers, trauma recovery support groups, youth leadership development, and emergency resource assistance. MARC emphasizes lived experience among staff and peer mentors to build trust and deliver empathetic, community-driven services.

named programs · 9 · from sources

What they call their work

Clothing for Greater Understanding (CGU)
Student initiative providing new and gently used school uniforms to reduce financial barriers and promote educational equity and confidence.
Food Pantry
Emergency food distribution service providing food bags to families, with referrals to community food banks for ongoing support.
Housing Resources
Assistance navigating housing assistance programs, rental support, utility aid, and shelter referrals for those experiencing housing instability.
Legal Referrals
Connections to legal aid services for individuals needing representation but unable to afford it.
Mothers Matter Initiative
Flagship trauma-informed program offering 6-week cohort-based mentorship, parenting workshops, therapeutic support, and essential resources for low-income mothers.
Resource Specialists
One-on-one assistance with applications for financial, food, housing, and other public benefit programs.
Seeking Safety
Structured 8-week support group for trauma recovery and healthy coping skills development, with separate cohorts for men and women.
Youth Action Project (YAP)
Youth program with three tracks: Young Scholars (academic enrichment), Young Workers (paid work experiences), and Young Leaders (leadership development).
Youth Leadership Program
Youth empowerment initiative providing confidence-building, responsibility, and community awareness activities for children of program participants.
activities · 12 groups

What they do

  • Domestic Violence Survivor Support Services 2 activities
    • Delivering trauma recovery services through the Seeking Safety program
      Operates gender-specific, 8-week cohort-based support groups focused on trauma recovery and developing healthy coping skills for individuals affected by domestic violence or abuse.
    • Providing comprehensive support services to survivors of domestic violence
      Offers crisis intervention, counseling, legal assistance, housing support, and employment services to survivors of domestic violence through integrated support hubs.
  • Creative Arts Therapy Programs 1 activity
    • Conducting Creative Healing Youth Art Workshops
      Fosters self-expression and healing through structured art workshops for young people, using creative engagement as a therapeutic tool.
  • Diabetes Self-Management & Prevention Programs 1 activity
    • Delivering health education and support groups
      Offers classes and support groups in diabetes education, postpartum support, smoking cessation, and healthy weight loss, both directly and by connecting participants to community-based programs.
  • Back-to-School Supply Distribution 1 activity
    • Distributing school uniforms to underserved families
      Provides new and gently used school uniforms through the Clothing for Greater Understanding initiative to support dignity and school readiness.
  • Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
    • Facilitating access to technology and employment services
      Provides computer and online access to support job searching, resume creation, and applications for Social Security and unemployment benefits.
  • Diaper and Baby Supply Distribution 1 activity
    • Operating emergency food and essential supplies distribution
      Runs a small food pantry providing emergency food bags and offers one-time distributions of diapers and baby items; also distributes essential supplies sourced through corporate donations coordinated by Good360.
  • Parenting Support for At-Risk Families 1 activity
    • Operating the Mothers Matter Initiative for low-income mothers
      Provides trauma-informed mentorship, therapeutic support, parenting and postpartum care, and essential baby supplies through a structured 6-week cohort model. Served over 650 mothers and families, with 81% reporting improved emotional well-being and 61% accessing housing or financial stability referrals.
  • First-Time Homebuyer Support Services 1 activity
    • Providing housing and financial stability services
      Delivers housing counseling, helps individuals navigate housing programs, and offers financial literacy and homeownership support to promote long-term stability.
  • Public Benefits Navigation and Enrollment 1 activity
    • Providing one-to-one benefits navigation and application assistance
      Offers personalized guidance to individuals applying for financial, food, housing, and other public benefit programs, helping them complete applications and access needed support.
  • Outpatient Substance Use Treatment 1 activity
    • Providing substance use support and treatment referrals
      Offers education, confidential assistance, and connections to treatment options and support groups for individuals facing substance use challenges.
  • Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
    • Running youth development programs for children of program participants
      Operates the Youth Leadership Program and the Youth Action Project, offering academic enrichment, paid work experiences, leadership development, and confidence-building activities for young people.
  • Reentry Support Services 1 activity
    • Supporting reentry for formerly incarcerated individuals
      Provides targeted assistance and resources to support successful reintegration into the community for formerly incarcerated individuals.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$191K
Contributions & grants$191K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$157K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$18K
Grants paid out$105K
balance sheet
Total assets$34K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$34K
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue +145.0%
relationships · 11

Who they work with

  • Bob's Furniture Partner — Supports MARC through furniture donations and community investment.
  • Good360 Partner — Connects MARC with corporate product donations for distribution to families and individuals in need.
  • HCCI Partner — Partners to deliver housing counseling, financial literacy, and homeownership support.
  • NYC Civic Engagement Commission Partner — Supports MARC's community engagement and civic participation programs.
  • Seeking Safety Partner — Implements the Seeking Safety program to support trauma recovery among participants.
  • Youth + Families Forward Partner — Collaborates on youth development and family strengthening initiatives.
  • community food banks Partner — Refers clients to community food banks for ongoing food support.
  • community organizations Partner — Refers clients to community organizations for continued support with baby supplies and other needs.
  • legal aid services Partner — Connects clients with legal aid services for affordable legal representation.
  • safety services Partner — Provides connections to safety services for survivors of domestic violence or abuse.
  • treatment options and support groups Partner — Connects individuals with substance use challenges to treatment programs and peer support groups.
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.

  • Community Connection and Civic Engagement
    methodology: community_connection_civic_engagement
    By fostering peer networks and partnerships with civic institutions, the organization promotes sustained community integration because social belonging and civic participation reinforce long-term personal and community resilience.
  • Integrated Support Hubs with Emergency and Long-Term Referral
    methodology: integrated_support_hubs
    By combining emergency aid with structured referrals and case management, the organization addresses both immediate crises and systemic needs because bridging short-term relief with long-term services increases client stability and self-sufficiency.
  • Peer-Led Support Model
    methodology: peer_led_support
    By leveraging staff with lived experience, the organization builds trust and improves service effectiveness because shared experience fosters authentic connection and reduces stigma, leading to higher engagement and better outcomes.
  • Trauma-Informed, Community-Driven Programming
    methodology: trauma_informed_community_driven
    By integrating trauma-informed care with community input, the organization creates more responsive and effective interventions because addressing trauma is foundational to stability, and programs shaped by participant feedback are better aligned with real needs.
  • Youth Development and Family Strengthening
    methodology: two_generation_approach
    By simultaneously investing in youth development and family caregiving capacity, the organization creates compounding benefits because strengthening both generations together leads to more resilient families and communities.