named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Airbnb Entrepreneurship Initiative
Partners with Airbnb and other organizations to teach young entrepreneurs about real estate, social impact, and business development, with pitch competitions and cash prizes.
Disaster Relief and Crisis Response
Provides emergency aid, hygiene kits, food, and shelter materials in response to hurricanes, earthquakes, and migrant crises in Haiti and U.S. detention centers.
English as a New Language (ENL) Program
Offers free English classes with support in citizenship, immigration services, job training, computer skills, and financial literacy for Haitian immigrants.
Gibbs J. Seraphin Workforce Development Program
Provides job training, readiness, and placement for Black and brown youth, including OSHA safety, EV charging station installation, solar panel training, and entrepreneurship support to reduce gang involvement and gun violence.
HAC Global Sports
Uses sports to advance opportunity and improve quality of life for people of Haitian descent in Haiti and the diaspora.
Technology and Innovation Program
Helps community members understand and use technology to access information and resources for self-development and success.
activities · 15 groups
What they do
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Urban Park and Public Space Conservation 1 activity
- Conduct urban ecosystem maintenanceConducted urban ecosystem maintenance by pulling weeds, aerating soil, and mulching a dozen trees in Prospect Park along the Ocean Avenue corridor.
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Disaster Relief and Recovery Services 1 activity
- Deliver emergency relief and humanitarian aid in HaitiDeployed teams immediately after the August 14, 2021 earthquake in southwestern Haiti to assess damage, coordinate relief, and distribute food, building materials, hygiene kits, and emergency shelters. Also assessed needs in southern Haiti following the 2021 earthquake to support economic development and stability.
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Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
- Deliver workforce development and job readiness programsProvides workforce training, job readiness, and placement services to young people in the 67th Precinct and expanded the program to operate in Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and across the tri-state area. Includes a Career Readiness and Job Training program with 10 sessions offered in Canarsie from January to May 2024.
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Community Event-Based Giving Programs 1 activity
- Distribute food, supplies, and health resources during community eventsDistributed fresh produce, community credits, toys, and COVID-19 resources—including home testing kits, face masks, and hand sanitizers—during Holy Week events.
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Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Empower youth through collective action and educational toolsEngages in collective action to empower youth and provides educational tools to support personal and professional success among minority communities in America.
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School-Specific Educational Support 1 activity
- Establish and support educational institutions and initiativesSecured the first Haitian Research Center at Brooklyn College, supports operation of Ecole Shalom—a primary school in Haiti educating 85 children annually since 2003—and has provided education to over 300 students over time. Also expanded UPK partnerships to increase access to early childhood education.
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Facility-Based Service Delivery 1 activity
- Expand organizational presence to support service deliveryOpened a new office in New Jersey to expand operational reach and service delivery capacity.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Improve nutrition and food access for older adultsCollaborates with senior centers to improve eating options for older adults.
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ESL and Citizenship Instruction 1 activity
- Offer free English language and integrated support servicesOffers free English as a New Language (ENL) classes, including ESL Level 2, with integrated services such as citizenship and immigration referrals, job training, computer instruction, financial literacy, and college-level English development.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Operate after-school academic and recreational programsProvides an after-school child-friendly space for homework and participation in academic and recreational extracurricular activities.
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Community Health Fairs and Screenings 1 activity
- Organize health promotion events and servicesOrganizes annual health fairs and hosts an annual breast cancer walk to promote healthy living and raise awareness and support within the Haitian community.
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MWBE Certification and Contract Access Support 1 activity
- Promote financial literacy and minority business opportunitiesPartners with the Haitian American Chamber of Commerce to promote financial literacy and MWBE (Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise) contracting opportunities.
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Community-Based Educational Programming 1 activity
- Provide information and resources for self-development in Haitian communitiesProvides Haitian communities worldwide with access to information and resources to support self-development and success.
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Refugee and Immigrant Resettlement Services 1 activity
- Support Haitian migrants through mobile aid deliveryConducted mobile aid delivery in South Texas via RV to provide basic necessities and resources to Haitian migrants released from detention.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Provide meals and emergency shelter in crisis responseServed 2,350 hot meals and built 200 emergency shelters using tarps during humanitarian operations.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2019
revenue
Total revenue$134K
Contributions & grants$134K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$122K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$38K
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$12K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$12K
1 years on record · 2019–2019
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2019
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Pierre | President | 40 | $38K |
relationships · 19
Who they work with
- Black Ivy Media Partner — Media partner supporting outreach and awareness for Haitian migrant relief efforts.
- CCC Info Org Partner — Community organization collaborating on the ground to support Haitian migrants.
- CMFarah Louis Partner — Ground partner providing support during humanitarian response efforts in South Texas.
- Ecole Shalom Partner — Partner school operated in Croix-Des-Bouquets, Haiti with ongoing support from HAC-Haiti.
- Gentlemens Factory Partner — Collaborated with HAC on the Airbnb Entrepreneurship Initiative to teach young entrepreneurs about social impact, civic engagement, real estate, and business partnerships.
- GuideStar Network — Profile listed with GuideStar, indicating transparency and accountability as a nonprofit.
- Haitian American Caucus-Haiti, Inc. Partner — Sister organization advancing community development and opportunities in Haiti.
- Haitian American Chamber of Commerce Partner — Collaborates with HAC's Business Committee to promote financial literacy and MWBE contracts.
- M & M Angels Partner — Partnered to distribute fresh produce, community credits, toys, and COVID-19 resources during Holy Week.
- M & M Angels Partner — Partnered with HAC on the Airbnb Entrepreneurship Initiative to support youth entrepreneurship and business development.
- NYC Civic Engagement Commission Government — Selected HAITIAN AMERICAN CAUCUS US INC to implement a Career Readiness and Job Training program through The People’s Money participatory budgeting initiative.
- NYC Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs Government — Partnered on a Black History Month celebration at NYC Health + Hospitals (Lincoln Hospital) in the Bronx.
- New York City Government — Participates in the NYC Stands with Haiti fund, affiliated with the City of New York’s humanitarian efforts.
- One Diaspora Network — Listed on One Diaspora platform, connecting with diaspora-led initiatives.
- Partners Against the Hate Partner — Hosted in partnership to introduce youth to Little Haiti and promote cultural competency.
- PayPal Partner — Used as the payment platform for class registration.
- Prospect Park Alliance Partner — Collaborated on Earth Day of Service to maintain urban ecosystem in Prospect Park.
- Rita Joseph Partner — Local councilmember-elect collaborating on humanitarian aid initiatives.
- St. Jerome Roman Catholic Church Community Outreach Committee Partner — Partnered to distribute fresh produce, community credits, toys, and COVID-19 resources during Holy Week.
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.
- Cultural Dialogue for Community Resiliencemethodology: cultural-competency-through-dialogueBy facilitating intergenerational and interneighborhood conversations and cultural exposure, the organization builds resilience against hate and bias, because direct dialogue fosters mutual understanding and reduces prejudice within and beyond the Haitian American community.
- Education as a Pathway to Self-Sufficiencymethodology: education-for-self-sufficiencyBy providing education and job readiness training, the organization enables individuals to overcome systemic barriers and achieve economic self-sufficiency, because acquiring skills and credentials increases employability and long-term stability.
- Family-Centered Empowerment Modelmethodology: family-centered empowermentBy supporting families as integrated units with educational, economic, and social resources, the organization fosters sustainable community change, because strengthening family systems builds collective resilience and intergenerational progress.
- Technology-Enabled Community Accessmethodology: technology-for-community-empowermentBy leveraging technology and digital literacy initiatives, the organization expands access to critical information and resources, because improved digital engagement enables greater participation in educational and economic opportunities.
- Youth Workforce Development with Career Integrationmethodology: workforce-development-for-youthBy equipping young Black and Brown individuals with workforce skills and job placement support, the organization enables successful entry into careers or entrepreneurship, because structured skill-building combined with real-world application increases confidence and labor market attachment.