Fleeing the war in Yemen, A. resettled to the U.S. and quickly found a safe space in our Young Adult and Youth Program. After receiving academic and socioemotional support, A. quickly became a leader within our AYWA program and is now a mentor for young girls like herself.
Young Adult & Youth Program
A mixed methods study on the availability of halal food aid in NYC and the barriers food banks, food pantries, and soup kitchens face in providing halal food.
Food Security Initiatives, Cultural Competency
AAFSC Volunteer, Sajila, recaps her experience joining an Our City, Our Vote rally to defend Intro 1867 outside the Staten Island Courthouse.
Civic Engagement & Know-Your-Rights
Created by five Briarwood Youth Ambassadors, this Mindfulness Toolkit aims to promote resilient mental health through relaxation, stretching, and awareness of oneself.
Community Health & Well-Being, Young Adult & Youth Program, Racial Equity & Inclusion
After speaking to AAFSC about COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among her friends and family, Leyla is now effecting change directly in her community and supporting people with COVID-19 vaccination resources.
Community Health & Well-Being, Racial Equity & Inclusion
Seeking academic and social-emotional support for their children, Nada’s family reached out to AAFSC. Inspired by the performance and leadership skills of other immigrant girls from local Arab, Middle Eastern, North African, Muslim, and South Asian communities, Nada joined Funny Girls and now thrives as an active member developing her life skills, confidence, and strong community bonds.
Young Adult & Youth Program
At risk of homelessness due to an abusive partner and landlord, Asma enrolled in AAFSC’s Anti-Violence Program to receive immediate crisis intervention and case management support. Through a referral to our housing response unit, Asma was successfully granted a Section 8 housing voucher and is now acclimating to her new life, while still connected to a robust support network.
Anti-Violence Program
Through a New York City Family Justice Center referral, Maria turned to our Anti-Violence program for immediate support. An Emergency Housing Voucher was just one step towards Maria’s healing journey.
Anti-Violence Program
As a long-time participant of AAFSC’s Young Adult and Youth Program, Thuraya set her sights on college and turned to her support network at AAFSC to help achieve this goal.
Young Adult & Youth Program
Fleeing from her abusive partner, Alba left her home in search of a new beginning. Through our Emergency Relief Fund, AAFSC delivered nearly $1,000 for food, baby supplies, and winter clothing while she waited for government assistance to arrive.
Anti-Violence Program, Community Health & Well-Being
