Meet Our Seven New Affiliate Partners
In 2017, we shared a 10 Year Vision to grow a movement of mercy and justice. To do so, it was essential for us to partner with more affiliates and churches so that more New Yorkers would receive the love and resources they need to thrive and flourish.
As we head into our final three years of the 10 Year Vision, we are still committed to partnering with new affiliates. Since the pandemic, we had added more affiliate partners, and we are so thrilled to share that we have added seven new affiliates to our network!
Join us in welcoming our new affiliate partners and keep an eye out for ways to support them in the future:
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9 Million Reasons
Located: Long Island City
About: Seeks to serve its community through a hot breakfast and food pantry program, plus ESL/GED support, job training, clothing distribution, immigration help, and community events. hfny.org/9millionreasons
On partnering with Hope for New York: “I would just be super, super excited to be able to double the amount of people we serve now.” — Carolyn Marko, Founder and Executive Director
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Graffiti Ministries Learning Center
Located: Brownsville and Coney Island, Brooklyn
About: Invests in and supports the Coney Island and Brownsville community through GED classes and more. hfny.org/graffitilearning
On partnering with Hope for New York: “We have a family of ministry sites all serving communities in need. Many of those have been Hope for New York partners, and we’ve seen the way that that partnership has increased their capacity, and it’ll help us do more than we otherwise could.” — Stephen Trainer, Founding Director
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New Life of NYC, Inc.
Located: Lower East Side and Crown Heights, Brooklyn
About: Empowers teenagers by offering quality programming focused on academics, arts, athletics, service, and spiritual formation. hfny.org/newlifenyc
On partnering with Hope for New York: “To be part of something like Hope for New York and networking with other affiliates, it’s just great for all of us working together in our own specific fields and areas of expertise. It just raises the entire city and impacts people all across this great city of ours.” — Richard Hoffman, Executive Director
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Peace by Piece
Located: Bay Ridge, Brooklyn
About: Serves its community through a thrift store with quality affordable clothing, housewares, and supplies, plus food distribution, knitting classes, and English conversation groups. hfny.org/peacebypiece
On partnering with Hope for New York: “I’m so excited because we’re really looking to partner with more Christian volunteers who have a heart to love on people with the love of Christ.” — Jana Zolghadrasli, Store Manager
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Project 12.31
Located: Hamilton Heights
About: Collaborates with community organizations to conduct street outreach and distribute Dignity Bags, which contain high-quality hygiene kits and essential resources. hfny.org/project1231
On partnering with Hope for New York: “We need outside support to really bolster our efforts. We want to be able to provide our hygiene kits to our partners.” — Amanda Brooks, Founder
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Redemption Red Hook
Located: Red Hook, Brooklyn
About: Provides for its community through a food pantry, adult education and training, children’s literacy programming, community engagement, and family support. hfny.org/redemptionredhook
On partnering with Hope for New York: “We’re looking to be able to build an employment pipeline and give dignity to the people that are already doing amazing work in our neighborhood.” — Edwin Pacheco, Founder
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Relume Foundation
Located: Far Rockaway, Brooklyn
About: Facilitates virtual health-related info sessions and community outreaches, plus educational services that include SAT prep and tutoring to elementary to high school-aged youth. hfny.org/relumefoundation
On partnering with Hope for New York: “We will increase our effectiveness. We will have more tools regarding our capacity building. We will have help with getting volunteers—volunteers for our tutoring programs and also volunteers for grant writing.” — Sherri Adeosun, President and CEO