AAFSC is pleased to announce it has received an award from the NYC Complete Count Fund — a partnership between CUNY, Mayor Bill de Blasio and the New York City Council.
Racial Equity & Inclusion, Civic Engagement & Know-Your-Rights
AAFSC’s New Immigrants and Refugees Fund was recently featured on BRIC TV, exploring the effect debt has on immigrant and refugee families.
Emergency Fund
The U.S. Census, set to be distributed in mid-March, is one of the most important events taking place in 2020. An undercount in the 2020 Census puts New York at risk of losing funding, resources, and more.
Racial Equity & Inclusion, Civic Engagement & Know-Your-Rights
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on Monday, August 12th that the proposed changes to the public charge rule have been finalized and will take effect on Tuesday, October 15th. Learn what this means and next steps to take.
Legal Services, Civic Engagement & Know-Your-Rights
The All Of Us Research Program seeks to prioritize precision medicine which would benefit all communities, including AMEMSA communities, which are currently underrepresented in our healthcare system.
Community Health & Well-Being
Throughout Pride Month and on World Refugee Day, AAFSC is taking time to acknowledge the intersection between the fight for full human rights across LGBTQIA+, immigrant, and refugee spaces.
AAFSC was 1 of 16 non-profits across the U.S. selected to win a 2019 National Grant through USA TODAY’s A Community Thrives Program!
AAFSC partnered with the Brooklyn Children’s Museum to host an Eid Celebration, welcoming Brooklynites to learn the story of Eid al-Fitr and interact with a variety of exciting activities.
Young Adult & Youth Program
Reuters reported that the Department of Justice (DOJ) drafted a proposal that would make it easier for the current administration to deport U.S. lawful permanent residents who use critical public benefits.
Community Health & Well-Being, Legal Services
AAFSC’s President and CEO, Rawaa Nancy Albilal, was interviewed live on WBAI Radio 99.5FM NYC speaking about the rise of hate crimes in New York and the services AAFSC provides to our immigrant and refugee community.
Legal Services
