2020 Impact:
Get Ready

Through our Get Ready Priority Area, AAFSC prepares immigrant and refugee families in New York to learn, work, succeed, volunteer, give back, and lead productive lives in their new communities.

Readiness Program

453

adults participated in our ESOL classes.

100%

of students passed their Citizenship Exam.

2,800+

views on 143 ESOL videos during COVID-19.

Youth & Young Adult Program

180

young people benefited from academic and leadership development.

100%

of young people agreed that AAFSC's programming helped them with their homework and online schooling.

89%

of young people agreed that AAFSC's programming helped them feel better about the changes going on around them.

Caregiver-Child Bonding Circles

134

caregivers and their children benefited from our curriculum and bonding exercises.

97%

of caregivers are able to play and bond with their child more confidently.

100%

of caregivers agree that they have a better understanding of caregiving practices.

96%

of caregivers agree that they are able to better handle stress with the tools AAFSC provided.

94%

of caregivers felt more comfortable sharing their story and challenges they face as a caregiver.

OTHER IMPACT NUMBERS