We urge Governor Kathy Hochul to sign S6584C/A6219C into law! This bill creates a Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) category on government forms in New York State. MENA communities need to be represented with accurate data. Learn more/sign the letter: linktr.ee/AAFSC

The investments we secured for New Yorkers are only possible because of the dedication of New York City Council's Finance Division, which put in long days and nights into negotiating this budget. We couldn't have done it without them, and I thank our entire staff for their hard work!

🚨 STATEMENT: City Budget Delivers Wins for Immigrant NYers "We commend NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and the entire City Council for championing low-income and immigrant New Yorkers in this budget." Murad Awawdeh 🔗 nyic.org/2024/07/update…

🚨 URGENT: Support the MENA Data Disaggregation Bill! 🚨 Help recognize Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) communities in NY. Call Gov. Hochul at (518) 474-8390 or (212) 681-4580 and urge her to support this bill! Email through Action Network: tinyurl.com/MENA2024

📢New Federal Policy Update: additional protections have been announced for eligible undocumented spouses of US citizens, DACA recipients, & DREAMers. Stay informed & be aware of illegal immigration fraud. Visit nyc.gov/immigrants for more info in LL30 languages & more.

On July 8, USCIS announced the extension and redesignation of Yemen for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months. To apply or renew your TPS, use our legal services! To make an appointment with AAFSC, please call our office at 718-643-8000.

Join NYC Water tomorrow for a timely flood preparedness townhall! Participants will be provided with a flood preparedness kit after a training presentation. Don't miss out!

T-A-P T-O G-O 🎶 NYC students, we’ve got exciting news: Student OMNY Cards are coming this school year! With the new Student OMNY Card, you’ll get four free rides a day, all year long! That means more free rides than Student MetroCard—24/7/365, including weekends, summers, and

Youth engagement and employment are critical in preventing and ending gun violence in our communities. I commend Alvin Bragg for consistent investments in local groups doing culturally-responsive work and for his partnership with my office to protect our Manhattan neighborhoods.

Grateful to partner with CD 16 Office at the Multi Cultural Festival! We registered 3 new voters—every vote matters. Thanks, Caroline, for a great event! Reach out if you'd like voter registration support: [email protected] #VoterRegistration #NYC #CivicEngagement

Celebrating MCN’s ESOL program for French-speaking asylum seekers at Masjid Ar Rahmah! 🌟 Big thanks to Wali for coordinating and to Ousmane, our amazing volunteer professor. Funded by NYC Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs & WeSpeak Curriculum. Building stronger communities together! #ESOL #NYC

🫶🏽Community + Powerbuilding + Organizing = NYIC Roundtable 📣 Regional Roundtables are an integral part of the participatory process, which directly shapes NYIC policy and organizational priorities. 🧵

Were you forced to remove your religious head covering for an NYPD booking photo between 03/16/14 and 08/23/21? You may be eligible for $7,824+ compensation. Submit your claim by 07/26/24 at headcoveringcase.com. Questions? Contact us: [email protected]

Contract delays make it difficult for community-based organizations like ours to provide crucial services. AAFSC urges Governor Kathy Hochul to sign A2740B/S4877A to hold state agencies accountable for contract delays.

Join us on August 13th from 4-6 PM at the People's Forum, NYC, for a vital roundtable to combat hate crimes affecting diverse communities. Register here: tinyurl.com/stophate24 #StopHate #CommunityUnity #MCN

ACTION ALERT: We’re calling on New York City Council to take action on the #StreetVendorReform package. Unjust enforcement isn’t policy - New Yorkers deserve a fair vending system now! Join hundreds of vendors & allies in the Vendor Justice March: 🗓️Thursday 8/15 ⏰ 10 AM 📍Union Square

MCN staff conducted a virtual Diversity Education workshop! 🌟 Over 50 staff members dove deep into understanding the rich diversity within Islam and explored ways to support and protect Muslim women, especially those affected by domestic violence. #Empowerment #inclusivity

Earlier this week, AAFSC presented at the 2024 Muslim Stakeholders Roundtable, organized by Muslim Community Network , to discuss the challenges our communities have faced in accessing services and resources due to the unprecedented rise in hate. 🧵1/2

We call on NYC Council (New York City Council ) to provide additional funding to Palestinian, Arab, Muslim, and other impacted community-based organizations. 🧵2/2 Muslim Community Network CAIR New York Sikh Coalition MALIKAH Emgage Action

Last Tuesday in New York City, The Sikh Coalition joined @mcnny for their ‘Stakeholders Roundtable, Combating Hate Through a Collaborative Approach.' The discussion focused on combating the rise in anti-Muslim, Sikh, Asian, Arab, and profiling impacting our communities.