
Homecrest Community Services (HCS)
@hcs_homecrest
HCS is a non-profit, IRS 501C(3) which provide community-based, multi-social services for older adults, youth and families living in Southern Brooklyn.
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http://www.homecrest.org 03-04-2018 14:18:07
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On May 17, we gathered at 15th Ave & 70th St to honor our late chairman, Don Lee, with a street co-naming ceremony, a lasting tribute to his community advocacy. Thank you to Alexa AvilĆ©s for making this possible, and to Grace Lee ęꦮę©, Assemblyman Lester Chang and all who joined us.


Join Coalition for Asian American Children and Families & partners for the 2025 AAPI Mayoral Forum on June 3, 6PM at New York Law School, moderated by PIX11ās Shirley Chan. Hear NYC mayoral candidates speak on key AAPI issues! Let us know accessibility/language needs when you RSVP: zeffy.com/en-US/ticketinā¦


Weāre proud to share that our President & CEO, Wai Yee Chan , has been named one of PoliticsNY & amNewYorkā¢ās 2025 AAPI Power Players! With over 25 years of community service, her leadership continues to make waves across NYCās AAPI communities. politicsny.com/power-lists/20ā¦



Still reflecting on all we learned at the The Asian American Foundation Heritage Month Summit. The vision for safety, prosperity & belonging sparked something weāre carrying forward. Thank you to all who made it possible! #AANHPIHeritageMonth #TAAF2025 #TogetherWeAreMore


Weāre so proud of our members, Ms. Chan & Mr. Chan, honorees of this yearās NYC Youth & Comm. #DYCDCommunityMom & #Dad awards! Ms. Chan is a decade long volunteer Cantonese Opera teacher at our older adult center. Mr. Chan inspires through advocacy, going up to Albany for EBT fraud.



Thank you to Adrienne Adams and Councilmember Julie Won ⨠for meeting with the 18% and Growing Coalition yesterday to discuss equitable funding for the AAPI community and ways to better support AAPI nonprofits. Homecrest was happy to be part of the conversation.

Thank you to our APA VOICE partners Homecrest Community Services (HCS), Parent Child Relationship Association, United Chinese Association of Brooklyn, Chinese-American Planning Council, RaisingHealth, Chinese Progressive Association New York, Minkwon Center (민ź¶ģ¼ķ°), and OCA NY. youtube.com/watch?v=G-BZdNā¦


Homecrest was grateful to have joined the 2025 AAPI Summit in Albany! Being in community with leaders and changemakers was a powerful reminder of our strength, our roots, and our place in shaping the future. Thank you to Assemblymember Grace Lee ęę¦®ę© and the APA Task Force for organizing!


Thank you to Coalition for Asian American Children and Families for hosting yesterdayās NYC AAPI Mayoral Forum and bringing candidates together to address key issues like education, housing, public safety, and language access. We were glad to attend and hear their plans for AAPI and other underserved communities!


Last week, our members celebrated National Older Adult Health & Fitness Day with NYC Department for the Aging ! Thank you for hosting an inspiring event focused on health, fitness, and well-being. Homecrest was proud to be part of it!






Great check-in with Coalition for Asian American Children and Families on our CCNSF-funded project! This grant, a key #18PercentandGrowing FY26 priority, allowed us to upgrade our client management system, greatly enhancing our social services delivery. We hope New York City Council will continue to support these vital initiatives.


Join us this Saturday, June 14, from 12-2 PM, as we partner with Food Bank For New York City & @BroadwayStages to provide groceries, clothing, and resources to our community. Find us at Stillwell Ave & Avenue P. Your support in spreading the word is much appreciated!


