A young couple who fled death threats in their native Iraq when they were teenagers are now raising their young daughter in Sheepshead Bay through AAFSC’s New Immigrants and Refugees Fund.
Look around you. Do you hear people speaking in different languages? Do you see people practicing different cultural traditions? Do you see people observing different religions? Although the United States is just one country, it…
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The second-annual World Refugee Day Festival connected asylum seekers with city groups that help them resettle locally, including AAFSC.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 26, 2018 Contact: Hannah McIntire, hannah@aafscny.org, 718-643-8000 ext. 23 The Arab-American Family Support Center Stands in Solidarity with Those Affected by the SCOTUS’ Travel Ban Ruling New York, June 26,…
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AAFSC’s President and CEO told HuffPost that she’s witnessed a rise in hate crimes and acts of discrimination in her community over the past few years.
In light of the Supreme Court’s decision on the Travel Ban, AAFSC staff and community members joined Governor Andrew Cuomo in solidarity with the immigrants that make our city a rich and vibrant place.
The Arab-American Family Support Center launched a Mental Health Initiative in partnership with Maimonides Hospital and New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, and community stakeholders.
On Wednesday, April 27th, several AAFSC staff members joined more than 25 other organizations from all over New York City to participate in Asian Pacific American Advocacy Day – a day that included legislative meetings…
Arab-American heritage was honored by Borough President Eric Adams’ “Embrace Your Hyphen” series, through which he encourages Brooklynites to embrace whichever part of the world they are from.
Run to support immigrants and refugees in your community on April 29th! AAFSC is taking part in the Generosity Series 5k on April 29, 2018. Join us for a run/walk in prospect park at…
