named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
APREE Defends PRLS
Advocacy initiative supporting the Department of Puerto Rican and Latino Studies at Brooklyn College, addressing understaffing and administrative challenges through position papers and public engagement.
APREE Educational Film / Making The Impossible Possible
Documentary film and study guide that tells the story of the student-led struggle to establish Puerto Rican Studies at Brooklyn College in the late 1960s, highlighting intergenerational activism and curriculum transformation.
Brooklyn College Evelina Antonetty Voter Registration
Voter registration initiative focused on civic engagement among students and community members at Brooklyn College, honoring activist Evelina Antonetty.
Dr. Lisette Nieves Program
10-session curriculum using drama, storytelling, and poetry to engage youth in exploring identity, language, leadership, and activism, including an "Intro to College" workshop series with campus visits to Brooklyn College.
Hurricane Relief Education Fund
Past initiative established to support the education of children and youth in Puerto Rico affected by Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017; no longer accepting donations.
Puerto Rican Pioneras Digital Exhibit
Online exhibit curated by APREE founding members honoring pioneering Puerto Rican women in history, featuring biographical blurbs and images of influential figures across various fields.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Education Policy Advocacy & Reform 1 activity
- Advocacy for Puerto Rican and Latin American communities through education-focused programsAdvocates for social transformation by promoting education-focused initiatives that serve Puerto Rican and Latin American communities, including public statements on academic governance and support for ethnic studies programs.
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College Access and Success Support 1 activity
- College readiness workshops for high school studentsDelivered an "Intro to College" workshop series for high school students, including campus tours and lectures at Brooklyn College-CUNY to promote higher education access.
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Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
- Education relief fund for Puerto Rican youth affected by hurricanesEstablished the Hurricane Relief Education Fund in 2017 to support the education of children and youth in Puerto Rico impacted by Hurricanes Irma and Maria.
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Alumni Community Building 1 activity
- Organizing alumni gatherings for community dialogueOrganized informal monthly gatherings of Brooklyn College alumni to discuss community issues and strengthen civic engagement.
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Documentary Film Production 1 activity
- Production of educational films and documentaries on Puerto Rican StudiesProduced multiple educational films and documentaries documenting the history of the student-led movement to establish Puerto Rican Studies at Brooklyn College, using archival materials and firsthand accounts.
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Youth and Community Research Initiatives 1 activity
- Research and publication on Puerto Rican community empowermentConducts and disseminates research through publications such as "Not a White Paper," which documents the history and achievements of Puerto Rican activists in higher education.
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Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Youth leadership and identity development program using creative artsImplemented the Dr. Lisette Nieves Program, a 10-session curriculum using drama, storytelling, and poetry to help youth explore identity, language, bullying, leadership, and activism.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Curating digital exhibits honoring Puerto Rican women leadersCurated and launched the Puerto Rican Pioneras Digital Exhibit to highlight the contributions of pioneering Puerto Rican women in Puerto Rican and U.S. history.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$7K
Contributions & grants$6K81%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$7K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$26K
Cash—
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Net assets$26K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -12.7%
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- Brooklyn College Government — Historically connected through alumni activism that led to the establishment of the Puerto Rican Studies Department.
- Brooklyn College Partner — Advocated for the Department of Puerto Rican and Latino Studies at Brooklyn College.
- Brooklyn College Partner — Collaborated on the commemoration of the founding of the Department of Puerto Rican and Latino Studies.
- Brooklyn College-CUNY Partner — Hosted high school students for a campus tour and lecture as part of the Dr. Lisette Nieves Program's "Intro to College" workshop series.
- Center for Puerto Rican Studies Partner — Engaged with governance issues related to the Center for Puerto Rican Studies at CUNY.
- Department of Puerto Rican & Latin@ Studies Network — APREE supports and celebrates the ongoing work of this academic department at Brooklyn College.
- Pam Sporn Partner — Collaborated with filmmaker Pam Sporn in the production of the documentary "Making the Impossible Possible".
- Tami Gold Partner — Collaborated with filmmaker Tami Gold in the production of the documentary "Making the Impossible Possible".
- Third World Newsreel Partner — Distributes the documentary "Making the Impossible Possible" to educational institutions through Third World Newsreel.
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.
- Asset-Based Community Developmentmethodology: asset-based_approachBy focusing on existing community strengths and self-representation, the organization fosters empowerment and advocacy because it believes sustainable change grows from internal assets rather than deficit-based interventions.
- Culturally Grounded Pedagogy and Engagementmethodology: culturally-grounded-supportBy integrating Puerto Rican and Latin@ cultural narratives and expressive forms into programming, the organization strengthens engagement and identity development because cultural relevance deepens connection and learning impact.
- Education for Social Transformationmethodology: education-for-social-transformationBy centering education as a lever for change, the organization produces social transformation within the Puerto Rican community because it views informed, empowered individuals as catalysts for collective advancement and equity.
- Intergenerational Coalition-Based Reformmethodology: intergenerational coalition-based education reformBy uniting Puerto Rican, African American, and student movements through storytelling and shared history, the organization advances educational equity because cross-generational alliances amplify marginalized voices and reshape institutional practices.