Community Engagement, Education & Empowerment

Our Mission

APNA’s mission is to build bridges through community engagement, education, and empowerment. Since its founding, APNA has jumped right into projects to meet the needs of the local residents, especially those who are low-income, older, and/or have limited English proficiency.

Our Programs

APNA offers programs like SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, HEAP, Cash assistance, Food Pantry assistance, Affordable housing, Tax preparation & filing.

 

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Donate to contribute to APNA’s mission of building bridges through community engagement, education, and empowerment.

 

Welcome to APNA Brooklyn Community

APNA Brooklyn Community Center was founded in 2017 in Brighton Beach to build bridges through community engagement, education, and empowerment. Since its founding, APNA has jumped right into projects to meet the needs of local residents, especially those who are low-income, older, and/or have limited  English proficiency. The Brooklyn neighborhoods of Brighton Beach, Sheepshead Bay, Luna Park and Coney Island…

Our Dedicated Team

APNA Brooklyn Community Center is operated by a dedicated group of
Team and Volunteers, including the active daily participation of each member of the Board of Directors:

Apna Brooklyn Programs

Community Engagement, Education & Training

Providing assistance in preparing for the American citizenship test, ESL classes to learn English with basic Internet training.

Entitlement & Case Management Services

Assistance in applying for programs such as Medicaid, Medicare, SNAP, Cash Assistance, HEAP, Social Security, SSI

Youth Empowerment & Training Workshops

Our mission is to educate, engage and empower our youth by providing them a prospective of personal and professional growth

Tax Preparation and Filing Assistance

With the help of professionals many who are of a low income household are able to prepare tax returns for free

Legal Consultancy & Lawyer Services

Helping the people of the community by experienced experts in immigration and family law consultancy

Back To School Supplies Distribution

Providing opportunities in various programs facilitated by the Center, like back to school supplies for children

Community Events

Find out the Events happening at our Community Center

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SHE LEADS – YOUTH LEADERSHIP & EMPOWERMENT DAY

The first segment of the SHE LEADS – YOUTH LEADERSHIP & EMPOWERMENT DAY program will be the Inspirational Talks with…

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Importance of Spouse in your Life

We are excited to announce another program for our seniors. The monthly Senior Circle, where our members will freely discuss…

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Protect Yourself from Scams

Always be ahead of Online Scams!Learn about ‘How to Recognize and Avoid Scams’ in an in-person session.Join us on Monday,…

How you can help us

Just call at +1 718 513 4700 to make a donation

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