Integrated Service and Advocacy

Engages in advocacy efforts to combat systemic bias and promote equity by addressing prejudice and discrimination in policies and community practices.

Implements programs focused on strengthening community infrastructure and reducing youth involvement in delinquent behavior through prevention and intervention initiatives.

Conducts community-based activities designed to ease tensions within neighborhoods and foster inclusive, unified communities in Brooklyn.

Delivers direct support services aimed at alleviating hardship among low-income and vulnerable individuals and families in Brooklyn.

Organizes annual State Advocacy Day events in Albany with hundreds of staff and community members to meet with state legislators and advocate for policy and budget priorities benefiting AAPI, immigrant, and low-income populations.

Participates in campaigns such as the Fair Pay for Home Care Act through rallies, dance events, and consortium advocacy to secure home care workers’ wages at 150% of the regional minimum wage.

Conducted a 2026 community-led survey with 345 caregivers representing 372 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to inform services and advocacy.

Partners with Mount Sinai Hospital to provide free and confidential HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis C testing as part of community health outreach in New York City.

Operates senior centers and services in Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn, serving thousands of older adults with congregate meals, Meals-on-Wheels, social and recreational activities, exercise classes, educational and ESL workshops, housing assistance, and citizenship classes.

Engages individuals in planning and developing career paths through workforce training and supportive services to promote long-term economic independence.

Provides bilingual early childhood education and universal pre-kindergarten for children as young as 6 months to 5 years old, including meals, academic assistance, and enrichment activities across multiple centers in New York City.

Co-organizes cultural events such as the AAPI Heritage Night at Maimonides Park and hosts performances, recognition ceremonies, and idea exchanges to celebrate community contributions and foster inclusion.

Delivered remote and frontline services, distributed personal protective equipment, and provided advocacy and support to over 15,000 community members during the pandemic, with a focus on Asian American, Pacific Islander, and immigrant communities.

Offers a wide range of services including benefit application assistance, immigration support, legal services, early intervention, child care referrals, health care consulting, and training for child care providers through community centers across New York City.

Provides after-school academic support, individual counseling, extracurricular activities, and leadership development through weekly workshops and projects, with participants achieving measurable academic improvements annually.

Hosts annual provider orientations and training sessions for family child care providers from Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens to build capacity and share best practices.

Conducts presentations and educational outreach to schools, businesses, agencies, and community groups on domestic and sexual violence. Also participates in local events, fundraising drives, and material distribution to support community awareness.

Offers short-term individual counseling, safety planning, and emotional support to victims of domestic violence, including home visits in safe locations. Also facilitates a women's support group to reduce isolation and promote safety planning.