AAFSC applauds the introduction of legislation in both houses of Congress today proposing to end the anti-Muslim Travel Ban that has torn families apart and shamed our country.
Legal Services
The upcoming U.S. Census will be collecting responses in Arabic for the first time in history – but it will also be heading online. AAFSC was featured in NPR speaking about the accessibility of the #Census2020.
Civic Engagement & Know-Your-Rights
AAFSC is proud to partner with the Brooklyn Borough President and local community based organizations to present the annual Arab-American Heritage Celebration on April 4 at Brooklyn Borough Hall.
For decades, the State Department has funded travel loans to refugees that must be paid back to resettlement agencies who keep a portion of the payments. Some advocates think they should not be taking money from those they are trying to help.
Legal Services
AAFSC was proud to join the Youth Rally Against Hate hosted by Council Member Chaim Deutsch. Our Youth Program participant, Malaz Gadai, represented AAFSC by giving a personal statement against hate crimes in our city.
Young Adult & Youth Program, Civic Engagement & Know-Your-Rights
We are proud to recognize Black History Month and remember those who helped pave the way for all marginalized people.
Racial Equity & Inclusion
Every ten years, the U.S. Census Bureau sets out to count every single person living in the United States. What does this mean for the communities we serve, and why is there so much fuss more than a year ahead of Census Day in 2020?
Racial Equity & Inclusion, Civic Engagement & Know-Your-Rights
Our successful two-day Reclaiming Our Health (ROH) Workshop on February 2-3 welcomed community members from across the city in support of our Brooklyn-wide Mental Health Initiative.
Mental Health Initiatives
AAFSC is proud to partner with Maimonides Medical Center’s Community Care of Brooklyn (CCB) and the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to host a two-day Mental Health Initiative Workshop on February 2-3.
Mental Health Initiatives
Women in marginalized communities suffer cervical cancer disproportionately because of limited access to care, resources, and knowledge. AAFSC works daily to bridge this gap in our healthcare system.
Community Health & Well-Being
