Arab American Family Support Center Opens Bronx Site
The Arab American Family Support Center opened a Bronx office at 961 Morris Park Ave., bringing immigrant support services directly to the Morris Park neighborhood. Neighbors and community leaders gathered at the site for a Friday ribbon-cutting celebration featuring free giveaways, food, and family activities.
Services Offered at the Morris Park Avenue Office
The center delivers specialized assistance tailored for Arab, Middle East, North African, and South Asian immigrants. Randy Ali, the executive director of the Arab American Family Support Center, outlined the scope of daily assistance available at the location.
“We have a team here that will give them access to various services, whether it’s food benefits, whether it’s figuring out how to get health insurance, whether it’s more affordable housing, they need legal assistance, any kind of service or support that they may need. We’re here for them, and we’re going to support them in any way,” said Ali.
The organization connects local residents with nutritional assistance, healthcare enrollment pathways, affordable housing applications, and legal aid. Staff members work on-site to manage complex administrative systems for newly arrived families.
For over 30 years, the Arab-American Family Support Center has been a beacon for immigrant and refugee families across NYC.Whether it's youth development or legal support, @AAFSC's commitment to serving our marginalized communities is admirable. It was great to meet with… pic.twitter.com/YRSS0WcDYB
Morris Park Opening Expands Network to 22,000 New Yorkers
The Morris Park opening expands a statewide network that reached 22,000 New Yorkers across 177 zip codes and 120 countries over the past year, according to organization figures. Within the Bronx alone, the agency currently assists more than 2,000 individuals.
Frequently Asked Questions About the New Bronx Location
What specific immigrant communities does the center specialize in serving?
The center offers a variety of services to the community, with special expertise in serving Arab, Middle Eastern, North African, and South Asian immigrants.
Who is the executive director of the organization?
Randy Ali serves as the executive director of the Arab American Family Support Center.
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