named programs · 14 · from sources
What they call their work
After School Program
Uses creative arts like photography, dance, and drawing to engage marginalized youth and help them explore career pathways.
Citizenship Prep Community
Guides immigrants through the naturalization process, including application filing and interview preparation.
Community Forum
Hosts gatherings for community members to learn about rights, responsibilities, and civic participation.
Computer Literacy
Teaches fundamental digital skills such as using Microsoft Office, online banking, and communication with schools and institutions.
ESOL Program
Helps adult immigrants improve English reading, writing, and speaking skills for daily life and employment.
Food Pantry
Provides fresh produce, non-perishables, and culturally relevant foods to hundreds of families weekly, with no ID required.
Get Involved & Get Engaged (G.I.G.E.)
Network for local leaders and entrepreneurs to support nonprofit partners and develop entrepreneurial mindsets.
Haitian Culture Day Parade & Festival
Annual celebration in Brooklyn’s Little Haiti District honoring Haitian heritage through music, art, food, and cultural expression.
Haitian Women’s Birth Equity (HWBE)
Provides culturally responsive maternal health support for Haitian women in Kreyol and French, including prenatal and post-partum education and community resources.
Hub of Hope
Future 18,000-square-foot community center integrating health, education, social services, workforce development, and cultural programming under one roof.
Legal Support
Offers free legal consultations, immigration screenings, translation services, and civics engagement support.
Sante Se Lavi (Health is Life)
Delivers health information in Haitian Kreyol through virtual programming, social media, and local radio, with a focus on women’s health and reducing barriers to care.
Timoun Jodi, Granmoun Demen (TJGD)
Mentorship program for at-risk youth focusing on college and vocational preparation, skill building, and career exploration.
Youth Empowerment
Offers leadership development, cultural engagement, and professional internships for elementary, middle, and high school students in Brooklyn.
activities · 11 groups
What they do
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Community Capacity Building & Leadership Networks 1 activity
- Building community leadership and partnershipsOperates G.I.G.E., a network that connects local leaders, entrepreneurs, and small groups with nonprofit partners to advance community-driven change.
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ESL and Citizenship Instruction 1 activity
- Delivering adult education and workforce readiness programsProvides ESOL instruction to improve adult immigrants’ English proficiency and offers a Computer Literacy program teaching Microsoft Office, digital communication, and fundamental computer skills to support workforce development.
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Culturally Specific Support Services 1 activity
- Disseminating health information in Haitian KreyolDelivers health education and resources in Haitian Kreyol to the Black community in Central Brooklyn through virtual programming, social media, and radio broadcasts.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Distributing food and culturally relevant nutrition resourcesProvides fresh produce, non-perishable items, and culturally appropriate foods to hundreds of families in Central Brooklyn every Tuesday and Thursday.
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Neighborhood Civic Engagement 1 activity
- Hosting civic and community engagement forumsOrganizes community events, weekly faith forums, and civic education forums to connect families with resources, foster reflection and community strength, and promote civic engagement and mutual support.
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Perinatal Support Services 1 activity
- Operating maternal support groups for Haitian womenProvides support groups for Haitian pregnant and post-partum women that offer prenatal and post-partum health education and connect participants with community resources.
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Comprehensive Student Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Operating youth development and empowerment programsRuns after-school, mentoring, and leadership programs for elementary, middle, and high school students, including the Timoun Jodi, Granmoun Demen (TJGD) mentoring initiative and a youth-led curriculum development and internship program that builds career-relevant skills through creative expression in drawing, photography, and dance.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Organizing cultural events and celebrationsHosts the annual Haitian Culture Day Parade and Festival in Brooklyn’s Little Haiti district to celebrate cultural identity and community heritage.
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Comprehensive Community Service Hubs 1 activity
- Providing community-based services to youth, immigrant families, and underserved populations in Central BrooklynOffers more than 25 programs and services to support youth, immigrant families, and underserved neighbors, including education, legal aid, health resources, and workforce development. The organization has served over 65,000 individuals in Central Brooklyn over two decades.
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Immigration Legal Services 1 activity
- Providing legal and immigration support servicesOffers free legal consultations, comprehensive screenings, translation services, and assistance navigating immigration law, including support for securing legal status and preparing for citizenship interviews and applications.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Developing a community center hubIs developing an 18,000-square-foot community center by converting a former Rite Aid location to integrate health, education, social services, workforce development, and cultural programming in Central Brooklyn.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$4.66M
Contributions & grants$4.66M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$430%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$866K
Program expenses64%
Admin / overhead30%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$350K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$4.27M
Cash$612K
Investments$10K
Liabilities$37K
Net assets$4.23M
Liquid reserves8.6 mo
7 years on record · 2018–2024 · YoY revenue +348.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| POREZ LUXAMA | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $82K |
| CAROLANN JOHNS | DEPUTY DIREC | 40 | $18K |
board members · 6
- DR FANELL ALERTE — VICE CHAIRMA
- FR JUAN LUXAMA — CHAIRMAN
- HOGLA FORESTE — SECRETARY
- LISA FRANTZEN — CORRESPONDEN
- MAX SAURAY — TREASURER
- STEVEN POLIVY — LEGAL ADVISO
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- Brooklyn Partner — Location where the after-school program serves youth
- Central Brooklyn Partner — Primary community served by the Hub of Hope initiative.
- Haitian Women Partner — Central community group served and engaged through maternal health support programs.
- Hub of Hope Partner — Future integrated facility at 4123 Avenue D to co-locate healthcare, social services, workforce development, education, and community space.
- Little Haiti, Brooklyn Partner — Hosts the Haitian Culture Day Parade and Festival in Brooklyn's officially recognized Little Haiti District.
- Porez Luxama Partner — Executive leader and voice of the organization, reflecting on 20 years of community service.
- local farms Partner — Partners with local farms to source fresh food for distribution
- nonprofit community partners Partner — Collaborates with nonprofit community partners through the G.I.G.E. network to support local leadership and community development.
- service partners Partner — Provides referrals to a network of service partners to bridge cultural gaps and support participants.
strategies · 3
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.
- Co-Located, Integrated Service Accessmethodology: co-located_servicesBy integrating health, education, employment, and cultural services under one roof, the organization reduces systemic access barriers and increases utilization because individuals and families can access multiple supports in a single, trusted, community-centered environment.
- Community-Centered Design and Governancemethodology: community-centered_governanceBy designing programs, services, and governance structures based on community-identified priorities and lived experience, the organization ensures relevance, trust, and sustainability because decision-making power remains with those most affected.
- Culturally and Linguistically Concordant Service Deliverymethodology: culturally_concordant_careBy delivering health and social services in culturally relevant ways and in preferred languages (e.g., Kreyol and French), the organization increases access and trust among Haitian-American populations because cultural and linguistic alignment reduces systemic barriers and fosters dignity.