• AAFSC celebrates the new Culturally Specific Gender Based Violence Initiative.

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    A group of people celebrating the new initiative.

  • AAFSC testifies on behalf of better support for survivors of domestic violence. (Intro 29)

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    The Committee of Health convened at City Hall.

  • AAFSC supports more race & ethnicity categories to better inform government services. (Intro 1134)

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    Budget Advocacy Manager Naima Dahir testifying on behalf of AAFSC in favor of Intro 1134 at City Hall.

Our Mission

For over 30 years, the Arab-American Family Support Center (AAFSC) has proudly served immigrant, refugee, and marginalized communities across New York. Community is at the heart of AAFSC's work; we help families navigate government benefits, learn English, prepare for the citizenship exam, secure affordable housing, and access mental health counseling. We're also here to strengthen family bonds through parenting workshops and help young people succeed in school with academic support, social activities, and a safe space to share their experiences. We build brighter futures, one family, one story, and one community at a time.

Our Mission & Vision

Program Overview

Prevent Harm

We strengthen families, prevent child abuse, protect the rights and security of immigrants, and work to end domestic and gender-based violence.

Promote Well-Being

We promote mental and physical well-being and advance justice and equity in underserved communities.


Strengthening Families and Communities

Prepare to Learn

We provide the tools for learners of every age to succeed.

Pursue Solutions

We uplift the voices and needs of under-represented communities and champion gender, racial, restorative, and immigrant justice. We document the impact of culturally competent practices and serve as a resource for partners across sectors.