named programs · 8 · from sources
What they call their work
Civic Engagement Program
Encourages community participation through voter registration, census awareness, town halls, and forums to ensure community voices are heard by elected officials.
Digital Inclusion Program
Offers training in web development, graphic design, and computer literacy to help individuals participate in the digital economy.
Financial Literacy and Student Debt Assistance
Offers counseling and support for individuals facing financial crises, including student loan debt repayment aid and financial literacy courses.
Gender Equality Division
Advances gender equality by investing in women's economic empowerment, leadership development, and removing systemic barriers for women and girls.
Healthcare Access Initiative
Assists individuals in navigating the healthcare system, applying for affordable health insurance, and accessing free or low-cost medical services including vaccinations and screenings.
Project Sarika
Provides school supplies, uniforms, and tuition support to underprivileged children, particularly girls, in Bangladesh to promote educational access and break cycles of poverty.
Senior Master Sergeant Harold Colbert Scholarship Fund
Provides financial assistance to students with exceptional academic potential and financial need, prioritizing first-generation college students and those from low-income households.
Senior Support Services
Provides case management, benefits navigation, and support groups for seniors to access Medicare, Medicaid, SNAP, and other essential services.
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Administers scholarship programs for studentsProvides financial assistance through the Senior Master Sergeant Harold Colbert Scholarship Fund to students demonstrating academic potential and commitment to personal growth.
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Women's Empowerment and Leadership Development 1 activity
- Advances women's economic empowerment and leadershipInvests in women's economic empowerment, leadership development, and works to remove systemic barriers for women and girls through dedicated programming under its Gender Equality Division.
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Women's Leadership & Peace Network Building 1 activity
- Builds global networks for gender equality and transformative changeFacilitates a global network of over 500 members and activists working collectively on gender equality and interconnected social issues. Organizes the Unity For Equality Global Forum to strengthen collaboration within the gender equality movement.
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Civic Engagement and Voter Mobilization 1 activity
- Conducts civic engagement and voter registration activitiesEngages in voter registration campaigns, door knocking, phone banking, census awareness, and hosts town halls and forums to address community issues. These activities were conducted in 2024 and are part of broader civic engagement efforts.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Delivers direct support services to individuals and familiesProvides meal access, groceries, hot meals, personal hygiene products, and daily necessities to individuals affected by hardship, including during the COVID-19 pandemic. Also distributes medical supplies such as face masks and hand sanitizers, and assists with COVID-19 testing and vaccination appointments.
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Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
- Offers job preparation and professional developmentDelivers language and computer education, job training programs, professional development workshops, webinars, and workplace skills development for individuals and corporate members to support employment readiness and career advancement.
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Senior Independence Support Services 1 activity
- Operates senior services and support programsProvides case management, benefit application assistance, individual and group counseling, and support groups for seniors. Also supports elderly individuals with household tasks and companionship through volunteer programs.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Organizes community and cultural eventsHosts and co-hosts events such as Diwali celebrations at Pace University, honors veterans, and organizes gatherings to raise awareness about equality and unity. Events include both annual cultural celebrations and issue-focused community forums.
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Patient and Family Support Services 1 activity
- Provides healthcare access and patient supportAssists individuals in navigating the healthcare system, applying for affordable health insurance, and advocates for those denied basic healthcare access. Provides medicine, food, and treatment expense support for uninsured patients, and supplies additional equipment and support staff to affiliated hospitals during public health emergencies.
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Individual Child Education Sponsorship 1 activity
- Supports education access and student successProvides school supplies, uniforms, and tuition support to underprivileged children, particularly girls through Project Sarika. Offers scholarships, test preparation, college application support, student loan debt assistance, and educational courses in financial literacy, college preparation, and mental health. Also supports first-generation college students through resource navigation and academic integration strategies.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
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5 years on record · 2020–2024
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 4
- CRYSTAL FREEMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- DR ANTHONY PAPPAS — BOARD MEMBER
- DRGAIL PHOENIX — BOARD MEMBER
- NEIL TRIVEDI — CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- Collective Success Network Partner — Collaborates to support low-income, first-generation students through mentorship and college application guidance, in partnership with institutions like Temple University and the University of Pennsylvania.
- Jack Kent Cook Foundation Partner — Partnered to provide first-generation students with access to college and scholarship opportunities through resources like College Greenlight.
- Latino U College Access Partner — Works with this Westchester County, NY-based organization to support low-income Latino first-generation students through coaching and college journey support.
- NYC Health & Hospitals Partner — Collaborated to distribute PPE and support community members with COVID-19 testing and vaccination appointments.
- Pace University Partner — Co-hosted Diwali celebrations in 2024.
- Pace University Partner — Collaborated on Diwali celebrations in 2024 as part of community engagement efforts.
- Pace University Partner — Collaborated with Unity For Equality on Diwali celebrations in 2024.
- Pace University Partner — Collaborates on Diwali celebrations and civic engagement events.
- Pace University Partner — Collaborates on Diwali celebrations in 2024.
- Pace University Partner — Collaborates on events including the Diwali Celebrations in 2024.
- Pace University Partner — Collaborates with Pace University on community events, including Diwali celebrations.
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 Developmentmethodology: community-driven_developmentBy involving individuals from diverse backgrounds in shaping local development initiatives, we foster sustainable economic stability because community ownership increases relevance, participation, and long-term impact of programs.
- Impact Investment in Systemic Barriersmethodology: impact_investmentBy directing investments toward high-impact intersections of social need and innovation, we accelerate scalable solutions in education, healthcare, and economic inclusion because targeted capital can disrupt entrenched inequities where traditional funding fails.
- Integrated Community Services Modelmethodology: integrated_community_servicesBy delivering coordinated access to healthcare, legal aid, workforce preparation, food access, and youth development within a single framework, we address interconnected systemic barriers more effectively than siloed services, because integrated support reduces fragmentation and increases engagement among underserved populations.
- Social Prescription for Companionshipmethodology: social_prescription_companionshipBy embedding friendly social interaction into institutional care settings, we reduce loneliness and depression among elderly individuals because structured companionship functions as a non-clinical therapeutic intervention.
- Support Network Building for First-Generation Studentsmethodology: support-network_buildingBy helping first-generation college students proactively build personal support networks across institutional and social channels, we increase academic and career success because sustained access to guidance and resources buffers against systemic inequities.