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COMMUNITY SERVICES WITH FAITH HOPE & CHARITY INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 300549381 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE O50 · Youth Development · Micro (<$100K) · fehopecharity.org
revenue
$1K
expenses
$2K
net assets
$43
employees
—
mission · from form 990

TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT THE INVOLVEMENT, ONGOING COMMUNICATION AND POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS AMONG THE ESSENTIAL CONSTITUENTS OF OUR SOCIETY, INCLUDING FAMILIES, SCHOOLS, LAW ENFORCEMENT, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS THROUGH SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS, PARTNERSHIPS AND EDUCATIONAL ENDEAVORS. TO FURTHER THIS PURPOSE, WE WILL EMPOWER PARENTS TO PROACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN THEIR CHILDREN'S EDUCATION AND ORGANIZE ACTIVITIES TO BRING YOUTH, PARENTS, EDUCATORS, AND LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL TOGETHER FOR THE WELL-BEING OF WASHINGTON HEIGHTS AND OTHER NYC'S COMMUNITIES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Community Services with Faith Hope & Charity Inc (CSFHC) is a New York City-based nonprofit founded in 2007 that strengthens relationships among youth, families, schools, and law enforcement in Washington Heights and Inwood. The organization runs programs focused on youth development, parental engagement, and community wellness through initiatives like English and native-language literacy classes, guitar education, walking groups, and youth-police bridge-building activities. Its work emphasizes mental health, cultural inclusion, and family empowerment.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Easy & Healthy Walking Group
Walking initiative that promotes physical and mental health through regular activity and health literacy education for families
English as a Second Language for Parents
Provides beginner and intermediate ESL instruction to Spanish-speaking parents to improve their engagement in their children's education
Guitar Program
Classical guitar classes for youth and adults in partnership with Internal Creations and Annunciation Church, promoting discipline, self-confidence, and mental wellness
Native Language Literacy
Program that builds foundational literacy in parents' native languages to support second-language acquisition and family educational engagement
Youth and Police Building Bridges
Initiative that fosters trust between youth and law enforcement through joint walks, resource fairs, and community dialogues in Washington Heights and Inwood
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Law Enforcement-Community Relations Programs 2 activities
    • Organizing educational seminars and community forums to foster family, school, and police communication
      Organizes seminars, workshops, and community forums to improve communication and relationships among families, schools, law enforcement, and community members in Washington Heights and other NYC communities.
    • Running youth and police partnership programs to build community trust
      Facilitates relationship-building between youth and law enforcement through organized walks, resource fairs, joint projects, and community forums to improve trust, communication, and mutual understanding.
  • Early Literacy Promotion 1 activity
    • Delivering native language literacy programs for parents
      Provides native language literacy instruction for parents to strengthen foundational literacy skills and support future second-language acquisition.
  • Music Education and Training Programs 1 activity
    • Offering classical guitar classes for youth and adults
      Provides classical guitar instruction for youth and adults in collaboration with community partners.
  • Community Health Equity Initiatives 1 activity
    • Operating a family walking program with health literacy education
      Implements a walking program for families that combines physical activity with health literacy education as a preventive health practice.
  • Adult Literacy and ESL Tutoring 1 activity
    • Providing ESL instruction for Spanish-speaking parents
      Offers structured English as a Second Language (ESL) programs at Beginner and Intermediate levels to support Spanish-speaking parents in engaging with their children's education and acquiring English language skills.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1K
Contributions & grants$1K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$2K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$43
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$43
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue -76.7%
relationships · 10

Who they work with

  • Annunciation Church Partner — Collaborating organization in the delivery of the classical guitar program.
  • Annunciation Church in Harlem Partner — Collaborates with CSFHC to offer a classical guitar class for youth and adults.
  • George Washington Educational Campus Partner — Partnered to launch the Youth and Police Partnership Walk and Resource Fair.
  • Internal Creations Partner — Co-provider of the classical guitar program for youth and adults.
  • Internal Creations Partner — Collaborates with CSFHC to offer a classical guitar class for youth and adults.
  • NYPD 30th Precinct Partner — Collaborated on the Youth and Police Partnership Walk and Resource Fair.
  • NYPD 33rd Precinct Partner — Collaborated on the Youth and Police Partnership Walk and Resource Fair.
  • NYPD 34th Precinct Partner — Collaborated on the Youth and Police Partnership Walk and Resource Fair.
  • NYPD Community Affairs Bureau Partner — Collaborated on the Youth and Police Partnership Walk and Resource Fair.
  • law enforcement Partner — Collaborates with police to build trust and understanding between officers and youth.
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.

  • Arts-Based Character and Leadership Development
    methodology: arts_based_youth_development
    Through classical guitar instruction infused with values like perseverance and passion, the organization builds life skills and mental health resilience in youth because sustained artistic engagement cultivates discipline and self-efficacy.
  • Integrated Health and Literacy Education
    methodology: integrated_health_education
    By combining physical activity with health literacy and native-language instruction, the organization improves preventive health and educational outcomes because foundational skills in one domain support learning and engagement in others.
  • Values-Based Community Programming
    methodology: values_based_community_programming
    By delivering programming grounded in honest communication, cultural respect, and family engagement, the organization strengthens community relationships and supports youth development because shared values foster trust and collective well-being.
  • Youth-Police Relational Trust Building
    methodology: youth_police_engagement
    By creating structured, positive interactions between youth and law enforcement through classroom visits and community events, the organization improves community relations because shared experiences reduce stereotypes and build mutual understanding.