named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Books to Rikers Island
Partners with Mil Mundos Books, The Bronx Defenders, and Brooklyn Public Library to send requested books to incarcerated individuals at Rikers Island
Community Closet
Monthly event offering free, gently used clothing, shoes, and accessories to anyone in need, no appointment required
Digital Connectivity with NYC Mesh
Supports low-cost, community-owned internet installations through NYC Mesh, including Spanish-language assistance and digital literacy support
Essential Goods Distribution
Organizes and distributes diapers, hygiene products, clothing, and household items to families in Bushwick through a by-appointment system and community events
Free Books Project
Distributes new and used books in English and Spanish to individuals, groups, and communities to promote literacy and access
Free English Classes for Hispanohablantes
Volunteer-run beginner English classes for Spanish speakers, designed to support language acquisition in a collaborative setting
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Children's Book Distribution Programs 1 activity
- Book distribution and literacy supportDistributes new and used books in English and Spanish to the community to support literacy across age and skill levels. Organizes class trips to Mil Mundos Books where students select and take home books from a multilingual collection.
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Prison and Jail Literacy Support 1 activity
- Book drive for incarcerated individuals at Rikers IslandSupports an ongoing book drive to provide requested books to incarcerated individuals at Rikers Island.
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Community Closet events for clothing and accessoriesHosts monthly Community Closet events that provide free clothing, shoes, and accessories to individuals in need in Bushwick.
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Community Broadband Infrastructure Development 1 activity
- Digital connectivity support through NYC MeshLeads internet installations for NYC Mesh with Spanish translation support, expanding digital access in the community.
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ESL and Citizenship Instruction 1 activity
- Free English language instruction for Spanish speakersOffers free beginner English classes for Spanish speakers through volunteer-led instruction, hosted monthly.
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Diaper and Baby Supply Distribution 1 activity
- Provision of essential goods to families in BushwickDistributes essential goods including diapers, hygiene products, and sanitary items to over 1,400 families in Bushwick and surrounding areas since 2021. Also receives and redistributes daily donations of new and used goods to individuals and families upon request.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$60K
Contributions & grants$60K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$64K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$103K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$96K
4 years on record · 2022–2025 · YoY revenue -63.3%
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- Brooklyn Public Library Partner — Partners on an ongoing book drive for incarcerated individuals at Rikers Island through its Justice Initiatives.
- Bushwick Ayuda Mutua (BAM) Partner — Collaborates with En Común to manage essential goods distributions by appointment.
- En Común Network — Volunteer-run nonprofit operating under the Mil Mundos en Común network in Bushwick, Brooklyn.
- Facebook Partner — Social media platform used for outreach and communication
- Instagram Partner — Social media platform used for outreach and communication
- Mil Mundos Books Partner — Collaborates on class trips, book drives, and book distribution initiatives.
- Mil Mundos Books Partner — Hosts donation drop-offs in its basement and co-hosts Community Closet events with En Común.
- NYC Mesh Partner — Collaborates with NYC Mesh on internet installations and expanding community-owned internet infrastructure.
- The Bronx Defenders Partner — Collaborates on an ongoing book drive for incarcerated individuals at Rikers Island.
- The Living Gallery Partner — Co-hosts monthly Community Closet events with En Común.
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 Autonomy and Self-Reliancemethodology: community_autonomyBy providing care and resources that are designed to strengthen autonomous communities, the organization builds local resilience because self-reliance reduces systemic vulnerability and empowers communities to define and meet their own needs.
- Language and Digital Access as Empowermentmethodology: language-accessBy offering free English language instruction and supporting digital literacy, the organization promotes personal autonomy and equitable access because language and technology skills are foundational to full participation in society and economic opportunity.
- Mutual Aid Networkmethodology: mutual_aidBy operating a mutual aid model where community members both contribute and access resources based on need and capacity, the organization fosters equitable access and collective resilience because shared responsibility strengthens community trust and reduces dependency on external systems.
- Sustainable Solidarity Networkmethodology: solidarity_networkBy building a sustainable solidarity network, the organization ensures long-term, equitable access to essential goods because structured mutual support systems outlast ad-hoc aid and create durable community infrastructure.
- Volunteer-Run Community Empowermentmethodology: volunteer_run_modelBy relying on recurring volunteers to lead and co-develop programming, the organization enables locally driven service delivery because community members are more engaged and responsive when leadership and labor are shared and rooted in mutual commitment.