2022 Impact: Pursue Solutions

We uplift the voices and needs of under-represented communities and champion gender, racial, restorative, and immigrant justice.

Outreach

94,183

beneficiaries reached through our outreach and public education initiatives

268

in-person events held to educate community members about COVID-19 vaccinations, mental health, housing relief programs, voter rights, and more

21,921

community members engaged through in-person COVID-19 vaccination outreach

15,201

community members educated about voter engagement and racial justice ballot measures

Research Institute

38%

of pantries surveyed by the AAFSC Research Institute carry a halal food option, despite growing food insecurity among Muslim New Yorkers, according to our Halal Food Accessibility Study

80%

of respondents in the AAFSC Research Institute’s Community Health Needs Assessment report being “somewhat stressed” or “extremely stressed,” underscoring mental health as a key community concern

83%

of respondents in the AAFSC Research Institute’s Housing Needs Assessment are rent-burdened, spending greater than 30% of their earnings on rent, indicating a dire need for increased housing support and financial relief

AAFSC RESEARCH INSTITUTE REPORTS

General Organization

13,781

individuals served across all programs and initiatives

82

different languages spoken across our clientele

70%

of clients were born outside of the U.S., coming from 169 countries of origin

30+

different languages spoken by AAFSC staff

OTHER IMPACT NUMBERS