Arab-American Family Support Center
@AAFSC
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Providing in-language social services to immigrant and refugee communities in NYC.
Brooklyn, NY
Joined March 2010
Since 200,000+ asylum seekers have entered #NYC, AAFSC has created a ‘second home’ for many. We offer ESOL classes and distribute items like toiletries, clothing, and food. Thanks for highlighting our impact across NYC, BK Reader and @BklynFoundation! https://t.co/CeHLwNO79B
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AAFSC joined @cacf's Invisible No More Campaign because data is power. MENA communities in NYC are often categorized as “white” or “other,” erasing their unique challenges. The lack of data leaves them invisible in critical conversations about equity. Visibility matters.
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Stretches of the once-bustling avenue are now noticeably emptier. Cops have lately been using unmarked cars to take vendors by surprise. “They have removed practically everyone,” one said. “They’re out at dawn, in the morning, in the afternoon, at night."
hellgatenyc.com
As Donald Trump prepares to begin mass deportations, the mayor has launched a crackdown on immigrant street vendors.
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AAFSC is excited to be a part of the Arab American Leadership Program! The AALP works to place students & recent grads in summer internships to gain public policy experience. Applications are open until January 5th, 2025. Learn more & apply at https://t.co/oZGaEJo91t
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Thank you to @SenGonzalezNY for visiting our Queens office and engaging with our Mental Health Team! Your support helps strengthen our communities. 💙
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On this Giving Tuesday, donations over $1,000 will be matched by a generous donor’s Challenge Fund, making your impact go even further! Your unrestricted gift is the bedrock of this work, allowing us to respond to urgent needs, build trust in our communities, and create change.
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Today, you have the power to make twice the impact. By investing in the well-being of immigrant communities, you help us address their evolving needs. Donations over $1,000 will be matched by our generous Challenge Fund! Donate now: https://t.co/DhyWmwFCiz
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While we celebrate Thanksgiving with family and friends, we remain mindful of the deep pain and history this day represents for many. Happy Thanksgiving, and may it be a time of reflection, gratitude, and empathy.
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Earlier this month, AAFSC joined coalition members led by @MCNNY & @CMShahanaHanif as Res 0095 was passed urging @NYCSchools to incorporate religious diversity education.
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This Giving Tuesday, donations over $1,000 will be matched by a generous Challenge Fund from a dedicated donor, maximizing your impact from the start. Your unrestricted donation will help us continue providing the comprehensive services that support immigrant communities.
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Did you know that demographic data about Middle Eastern and North African New Yorkers is lumped in with the white category? “Notable legislation awaiting action from Gov Hochul” can change that - @CityAndStateNY. #CountMENAIn
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When you give to AAFSC, you're investing in the well-being of immigrant communities. Your unrestricted donation enables us to meet the evolving needs of Arab, Middle Eastern, Muslim, North African, and South Asian families. Support out work at https://t.co/DhyWmwF4t1
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AAFSC's work providing support to immigrants and refugees as they navigate complex systems & build brighter futures is more critical than ever - and to do that, we need you! Any donations over $1,000 will be matched dollar-for-dollar by the Challenge Fund of our generous donors!
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What exactly is a "sanctuary city"? Here’s a guide to the policies that together define a “sanctuary city” — and what that could mean during a potential mass deportation effort. Via @THECITYNY
https://t.co/JaJIotiJG6
documentedny.com
Here’s a guide to the policies that together define a “sanctuary city” — and what that could mean during a potential mass deportation effort.
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Headlines like this are why we must do more to address food insecurity in NY. SNAP is the most effective program to combat hunger. Every $1 invested in SNAP generates btwn $1.50 - $1.80 in local economic benefits. We must increase snap benefits next year.
More New Yorkers are relying on food pantries to get enough to eat now than before the pandemic — including many people with jobs, and without serious health issues: https://t.co/sbPll9xQZB
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🚨 FAST FACTS: Immigrant Rights Every NYer Should Know As the incoming Trump admin confirms plans for draconian mass deportation and separation of families, it is important for immigrant NYers and their allies to understand their rights under the law. https://t.co/mdxqDGUsN2
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Let’s Get Lit-erate! We're celebrating our incredible English Literacy classes, featuring the amazing Paul from AAFSC and our superstar students who are crushing it! ✨📚
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This Giving Tuesday, your support enables us to let our newest neighbors know that they are welcome here. Support our work at https://t.co/DhyWmwF4t1
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🎉 Victory for Inclusivity! Resolution 0095 Passed! 🎉 NYC schools will now embrace a religious diversity curriculum. Huge thanks to @ShahanaFromBK , @CMRitaJoseph , @NYCSpeakerAdams & @NYCCouncil . Together, we’re building a more inclusive future! 🌟📚✨
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The Democratic Party must stop ignoring its various constituencies. MENA communities deserve to be heard and represented. We can start doing so in NY by signing my bill with @SenGianaris, A6219B/S6584C into law to disaggregate the data of our MENA neighbors. #CountMENAIn
Trump won Dearborn, where more than half the population is of Middle Eastern or North African descent.
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HR 9495 is set to be reintroduced next week. TELL Congress to vote NO on this bill:
aclu.org
As soon as tomorrow, the House will vote on a bill that would give the incoming Trump administration a new tool they could use to stifle free speech, target political opponents, and punish groups that disagree with them. https://t.co/TNlvgjkC6g
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