named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Adult Literacy Program
Offers English as a Second Language (ESL), computer literacy training, and U.S. citizenship exam preparation for adult immigrants.
Employment Readiness Program
Delivers job search support, resume building, interview coaching, and employer referrals to help immigrants secure employment.
Health Literacy
Offers workshops on maternal and reproductive health, mental well-being, diabetes, high blood pressure, and healthy relationships for women and youth ages 16–45.
Know Your Rights
Conducts workshops on immigrant rights, emergency preparedness, and legal access, including specialized sessions for families with disabled children and service industry workers.
Southern Queens Emergency Preparedness Network
A collaborative initiative with over 75 organizations to build community resilience through emergency planning, resource access, and disaster recovery education.
Youth Development Program
Provides coding and graphic design courses for elementary to middle school students, teaching HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, Adobe Photoshop, and Illustrator.
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Public Benefits Navigation and Enrollment 1 activity
- Benefits and social services navigation for immigrantsProvides resource information and direct support to immigrants in accessing SNAP and WIC benefits, housing applications, and other essential social services through culturally responsive and language-accessible assistance.
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Immigrant Rights Education & Legal Preparedness 1 activity
- Citizenship and civic engagement supportOffers citizenship exam preparation programs and conducts Know Your Rights workshops, including specialized sessions for families with children with disabilities and service industry workers, to educate immigrants on legal rights and connect them to legal services.
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Fire Safety Education & Prevention 1 activity
- Emergency preparedness and community resilience initiativesEstablished the Southern Queens Emergency Preparedness Network and conducts emergency preparedness workshops to help community members create family emergency plans, build emergency kits, and understand evacuation procedures.
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ESL and Citizenship Instruction 1 activity
- English and digital literacy training programsOffers conversational English classes, computer literacy training through an 8-week program, and certification events for course completers to help adult learners, particularly immigrants, bridge the digital divide and improve language proficiency.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Food and essential items distributionHosts regular distribution events in New York to provide food and essential items to community members in need.
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Diabetes Self-Management & Prevention Programs 1 activity
- Health education workshopsConducts educational workshops on topics including diabetes management and other health-related issues to support community well-being.
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Reproductive Health Advocacy & Education 1 activity
- Maternal, reproductive, and mental health education programsProvides interactive workshops for women and youth (ages 16–45) on reproductive and sexual health, mental health, chronic conditions, and emotional well-being, featuring peer-to-peer learning and facilitator guidance.
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Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
- Workforce development and job readiness services for immigrantsProvides comprehensive job assistance to immigrants, including resume-building workshops, interview preparation and coaching, mock interview sessions, and job referrals through a network of employers and community partners.
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K–12 Computer Science & AI Education 1 activity
- Youth coding and graphic design educationOffers after-school and weekend coding classes for elementary and middle school students, a coding program teaching HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Python, and a graphic design course using Adobe software, with support for portfolio development upon completion.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Research on community health and social determinantsConducts qualitative research and community needs assessments on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on community-clinical linkage models and health disparities among South Asian populations, with a focus on English proficiency as a social determinant of health.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$705K
Contributions & grants$704K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$760%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$348K
Program expenses93%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$251K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$814K
Cash$814K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$814K
Liquid reserves28.1 mo
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue +57.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 4
- Afsana Monir — CEO
- Fazle Rabbani — Board Member
- Monir Ahmed — Board Member
- Samiha Huda — Board Member
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- 75+ organizations Partner — Collaborates with over 75 organizations to operate the Southern Queens Emergency Preparedness Network.
- Amazon Funder — Provides financial support for workforce development and youth coding programs.
- Asian American Federation Network — Cited as a source for demographic data on NYC’s Bangladeshi population, indicating alignment or participation in broader community reporting efforts.
- Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research Network — Uses the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR) to guide research on community-clinical linkage models.
- ICNA Partner — Partnered with ICNA for a distribution event.
- Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs Partner — Partnership to offer conversational English classes.
- New York City Council Government — Receives funding and collaborates on civic engagement initiatives.
- Not specified Partner — Seeks to collaborate with professionals, advocates, and educators to lead community-centered workshops on health and rights topics.
- Queens Public Library Partner — Collaborates on program delivery and community outreach.
- Robin Hood Foundation Funder — Supports health literacy and social service access programs.
- community groups Partner — Partners with community groups to support shared goals in empowering immigrants.
- community partners Partner — Collaborates with community partners who are interested in hiring individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- local organizations Partner — Collaborates with local organizations as part of its community-driven initiatives.
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-Driven Program Designmethodology: community_driven_programmingBy designing programs based on direct community input and ongoing assessment, the organization increases relevance, access, and engagement because services are aligned with actual community needs and priorities.
- Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Service Deliverymethodology: culturally_responsive_service_deliveryBy delivering services in culturally competent and linguistically accessible ways, the organization improves engagement and effectiveness because trust and understanding are strengthened among Bangladeshi immigrant women and youth with limited English proficiency.
- Peer-to-Peer Learning in Health Educationmethodology: peer_to_peer_learningBy using interactive, in-person peer-to-peer learning, the organization increases engagement and support in health education because shared experiences and mutual learning foster trust and retention.
- Research-to-Policy Translationmethodology: research_to_policy_translationBy translating research findings into policy recommendations and best practices, the organization influences systemic change because evidence-informed decision-making leads to more effective and equitable community health outcomes.
- Skills and Technology Training for Self-Sufficiencymethodology: skills_for_self_sufficiencyBy providing technology and skill-based training, the organization enables low-income immigrants to achieve self-sufficiency because foundational digital and job readiness skills reduce systemic barriers to employment and economic stability.