named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Celebrating with Client Families
Biannual gatherings that provide safe spaces for domestic violence survivors and their families to celebrate, build community, and reflect on achievements
Direct Services
Free and confidential multilingual support including counseling and advocacy for domestic violence survivors in English, Urdu, Arabic, Farsi, Hindi, Bengali, Punjabi, Gujarati, Malayalam, and Pashto
Teen Dating Violence Prevention
Education and awareness initiatives focused on preventing teen dating violence through community outreach and youth engagement
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Education 3 activities
- Annual fundraiser galaHosts an annual fundraiser gala to generate financial support for the organization’s programs and services for domestic violence survivors.
- Community-building events for survivorsOrganizes biannual celebrations and an annual end-of-year gathering for domestic violence survivors and their families to celebrate achievements, build community, and promote healing and resilience.
- Educational programming on types of domestic abuseProvides educational resources to help identify and understand various forms of domestic abuse, including emotional, psychological, financial, physical, sexual, and stalking behaviors, using tools such as the Power & Control wheel to illustrate patterns of abusive control.
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Domestic Violence Survivor Support Services 1 activity
- Direct services for survivors of domestic violenceProvides culturally sensitive support services to survivors of domestic violence, with a focus on Muslim women and individuals from South Asian, Middle Eastern, and Muslim communities in Long Island, NY, while remaining open to all regardless of creed, culture, ethnicity, gender, or sexual orientation. Services include crisis intervention, emotional and psychological support, and resources tailored to survivors' needs.
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Language Access Services 1 activity
- Multi-language support servicesOffers direct services in multiple languages, including English, Urdu, Arabic, Farsi, Hindi, Bengali, Punjabi, Gujarati, Malayalam, and Pashto, to ensure accessibility and cultural sensitivity for diverse client populations.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$137K
Contributions & grants$128K93%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$9K7%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$154K
Program expenses61%
Admin / overhead39%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$91K
Grants paid out$1K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$301K
Cash$297K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$301K
Liquid reserves23.1 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +37.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 4
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEHAR BHAM | CLIENT ADVOCATE | 20 | $28K |
| NEELOFER CHAUDRY | TREASURER | 15 | $26K |
| SIDRA MASOOD | OFFICE MANAGER | 15 | $15K |
| ZUHAL ABRAR | MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN | 10 | $13K |
board members · 8
- ALVIRA GILANI — TRUSTEE
- AMAL WAHIB — VICE CHAIRMAN
- ANILA MIDHA MD — TRUSTEE
- FAROQUE KHAN MD — PATRON BOARD
- HASEENA MOOPPAN — CHAIRPERSON
- KULSOOM SHAH — PATRON BOARD
- RIZWAN QURESHI — PATRON BOARD
- ZUBEIDA LUNAT — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- Domestic Abuse Intervention Project Partner — References and utilizes materials developed by the Domestic Abuse Intervention Project, including the Power & Control wheel.
- PurpLE Health Foundation Partner — Guest speaker from PurpLE Health Foundation will speak at the DHF Annual Fundraiser Gala.
- South Asian Sports League Partner — Ammad Sheikh of South Asian Sports League is recognized as an awardee at the DHF Annual Fundraiser Gala.
- The Halal Guide Partner — Ammad Sheikh of The Halal Guide is recognized as an awardee at the DHF Annual Fundraiser Gala.
- The Kerala Center Partner — Alex Esthappan of The Kerala Center is recognized as an awardee at the DHF Annual Fundraiser Gala.
- United Nations Partner — References United Nations criteria to define and identify emotionally abusive relationships.
- United Nations Partner — References United Nations in providing information on domestic abuse.
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.
- Community-Based Healing and Connectionmethodology: community_healing_through_gatheringBy creating safe communal spaces for survivors and their families to gather and celebrate, the organization fosters healing through shared experience and social support, because collective connection reduces isolation and strengthens resilience in recovery.
- Culturally Specific Community Responsemethodology: culturally_specific_community_responseBy tailoring services to the social, emotional, and psychological needs of underserved South Asian, Middle Eastern, and Muslim communities, the organization increases trust and engagement, leading to more effective intervention and healing, because culturally grounded support is more relevant and accessible to those populations.
- Empowerment Through Awareness and Educationmethodology: empowerment_through_awarenessBy breaking the silence around domestic violence and equipping individuals with tools to recognize abuse—such as self-assessments, behavioral indicators, and the Power & Control wheel—the organization fosters survivor empowerment and prevention, because awareness enables early intervention and reduces normalization of coercive behaviors.
- Prevention via Healthy Relationship Educationmethodology: healthy_relationship_educationBy teaching pre-teens and teens skills for healthy relationships and non-violent communication, the organization aims to prevent teen dating violence and interrupt intergenerational cycles of abuse, because early education shapes long-term relational behaviors and norms.