About Us

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 are home to diverse communities of recent immigrants hailing from countries including Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and several Central American countries. Members of these communities often are not native English speakers and have difficulty navigating government social service systems. APNA helps bridge this gap,  ensuring the communities we serve are able to navigate and benefit from the  services that help them live safe, healthy, and fulfilled lives.

Our Dedicated Team

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

Our Mission

Build bridges through community engagement, education, and empowerment. We provide programs and services to bring this mission to life.

Our Programs

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

Donate Us

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

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