What they reported doing
- #1 primary $4.94MEarly Childhood Services: Our early childhood programsincluding Early Head Start, Early Learn, Head Start, Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK), and Family Childcare Networkprovide more than 500 children, birth-5, with nurturing, educational environments where they can learn, grow, and thrive. We help parents of the children we serve develop skills to become effective caregivers and create nurturing home environments.
What they call their work
What they do
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Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
- Case management and social service navigationOperates KHCCONNECT, a case management unit that screens all participants for unmet needs in housing, food, mental health, and legal support. Provides warm referrals, intensive case management, and workshops on housing navigation and entrepreneurship for immigrant women.
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Community-Based Urban Agriculture 1 activity
- Community gardening and food productionMaintains 30 community garden plots for families to grow vegetables and supports intergenerational gardening. Hosts monthly volunteer events on the second Saturday for gardening activities.
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ESL and Citizenship Instruction 1 activity
- ESOL and immigrant support servicesProvides English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes and immigrant support groups that incorporate restorative justice practices through facilitated circle keeping to promote healing and community integration.
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Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
- Early childhood education and family supportProvides comprehensive early learning and family support services for children from birth to age 5, including Early Head Start, Head Start, Universal Pre-Kindergarten, and a Family Childcare Network that supports home-based childcare providers. Serves over 500 children annually.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Food pantry and community nutrition servicesOperates a year-round food pantry open twice weekly, distributing free non-perishable food items. Expanded from serving 20 families per week pre-pandemic to over 200 families per day. Includes family cooking classes focused on healthy, affordable meals.
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Parenting Education and Support Programs 1 activity
- Parenting and family stability supportOffers the Parenting Journey, a 12-week educational group program for parents, including those involved with child protective services, to reflect on childhood experiences and build nurturing parenting skills. Also provides parenting and self-care support to prevent foster care placement.
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Community Fitness and Aquatics Programming 1 activity
- Recreational and wellness programs for adults and familiesOffers recreational programs that promote health, connection, and well-being for adults and families in the Bronx, including structured activities and community-building events.
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Respite Care for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Respite care for youth and adults with special needsProvides a respite program for young people up to age 25 and extends services to individuals with developmental disabilities up to age 40, offering structured activities and caregiver relief.
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Domestic Violence Survivor Support Services 1 activity
- Trauma-informed intervention for survivors of abuseOperates the Changing Futures program, a trauma treatment program serving 300 survivors of sexual and physical abuse annually. Includes counseling, a rape crisis team, hospital accompaniment, shelter assistance, and legal support through a hotline.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Youth development and after-school programsOperates after-school programs, summer day camps, teen leadership initiatives, and college readiness support for youth from elementary through high school. Includes homework help, social development, enrichment activities, and career preparation. Serves over 500 young people annually across multiple locations.
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Youth Workforce Development in Food & Environment 1 activity
- Youth internships and workforce developmentOffers internships and workforce development opportunities for young people in community programs, including urban agriculture, nutrition, and food systems, supporting both youth engagement and organizational capacity.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARBIERI RAYE A | CEO | 35 | $264K |
| MARISOL RIOS | CPO | 40 | $134K |
| SADIE MAHONEY | CPO | 40 | $119K |
| Kadijah Caban | COO | 40 | $99K |
- Andrea Bierstein — Co-Secretary
- Erin Grace Clarke — Member
- Gail Persky — Co-Secretary
- Gideon Lapson — Member
- Holly Thomas — Co-Vice-Chair
- James Blanco — Co-Chairperson
- Janet Athanasidy — Founding Member
- Jillian John — Member
- Joseph ODoherty — Co-Chairperson
- Justine Koons — Member
- Kelly Moran — Co-Vice-Chair
- Lisa Lindvall — Member
- Marlene Hungria — Member
- Naim Brown — Member
- Omo-Ose Joseph-Ermeh — Treasurer
Who they work with
- Advisory Boards Partner — Supports strategic direction and program development for KHCC.
- Barclays Bank Partner — Corporate supporter of KHCC
- Board of Directors Partner — Provides strategic leadership and governance for KHCC.
- Bronx Care Health System Partner — Healthcare partner supporting families enrolled in KHCC’s early childhood programs.
- Bronx Healthy Start Partnership - Albert Einstein College of Medicine Partner — Collaborates with KHCC to improve maternal and child health outcomes in early childhood services.
- Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP Partner — Corporate supporter of KHCC
- Chances for Children Partner — Collaborates with KHCC to support quality early care and education in the community.
- Cornell University Cooperative Extension Partner — Collaborates with KHCC on educational and family support initiatives in early childhood programming.
- Facebook Partner — Shares content on Facebook as part of media outreach.
- Freedom Mortgage Corporation Partner — Corporate supporter of KHCC
- Hunton Andrews Kurth Partner — Corporate supporter of KHCC
- Instagram Partner — Shares content on Instagram as part of media outreach.
- Lehman College Adult Learning Center Partner — Collaborates with KHCC in supporting early childhood services.
- Literacy In Community (LINC) Partner — Partner in promoting literacy development within KHCC’s early childhood services.
- Marble Hill Dental Office P.C. Partner — Provides dental health support in collaboration with KHCC's early childhood services.
- Montefiore Medical Center University Family Practice Partner — Partner in providing integrated support for families in early childhood programs.
- NW Bronx Food Justice Coalition Coalition — KHCC is a member organization working collectively to address food insecurity and nutrition literacy in the northwest Bronx.
- NYC DOHMH - Environmental Exposure Assessment & Education Program Government — Government partner collaborating on environmental health education within early childhood services.
- Ola Pediatrics Partner — Collaborates with KHCC to support pediatric health needs of children in early childhood programs.
- Ottinger Employment Lawyers Partner — Corporate supporter of KHCC
- Union Community Health Center Partner — Partner organization supporting health and wellness integration in early childhood services.
- United Neighborhood Houses of New York City Network — Active member organization within the network
- X Partner — Shares content on X (formerly Twitter) as part of media outreach.
- community partners Partner — Collaborates with community partners to refer participants to relevant services.
How they approach the work
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- Food Justice as Community Health Interventionmethodology: food_justiceBy integrating nutrition education, community gardening, and improved access to fresh food within a broader coalition, the organization treats food insecurity as a structural inequity, because addressing root causes through education and collective action produces lasting improvements in community health and agency.
- Integrated Case Management with Early Interventionmethodology: integrated_case_managementBy using universal screening to identify unmet needs early and connecting individuals to tailored services, the organization prevents service gaps and improves outcomes in health, education, and economic stability, because coordinated support reduces systemic barriers and accelerates access to care.
- Intergenerational Healing and Connectionmethodology: intergenerational_engagementBy engaging multiple generations in shared activities like gardening and restorative justice circles, the organization strengthens community bonds and disrupts cycles of trauma and poverty, because cross-age relationships foster mutual support, cultural continuity, and collective healing.
- Strengths-Based Empowerment Modelmethodology: strengths-based_modelBy focusing on individuals' existing strengths and capabilities, the organization fosters self-efficacy and independence across the lifespan, because building on assets rather than deficits leads to more sustainable behavior change and engagement.