Health

• ASC administers hundreds of free and confidential tests each year for HIV, COVID-19, STIs, TB, Hepatitis B & C, pregnancy, and more, helping our clients receive earlier diagnoses and referrals to necessary care.
• The Engagement and Support Services Program provides case management and health education to single adults living with HIV, giving them the tools to maintain their well-being and stay engaged in treatment.
• The Community Liaison Worker Program reaches users of Harlem Hospital’s emergency department to engage them in primary care, leading to better health outcomes and reduced emergency room visits.
• The Boca Pharmacy program ensures that clients living with HIV have access to their medication and other essential health items — regardless of their ability to pay.
• Clients receiving other ASC services can also access mental health support in English and French, helping address emotional and psychological needs alongside physical health care.

Housing

• ASC is helping 175 clients maintain stable housing by offering assistance with monthly rent through our Rental Program.
• For Ryan White-eligible clients, the team also arranges housing-related services that support stability when illness, lost income, or discrimination disrupts living arrangements.
• By hosting workshops for our community about Financial Planning, Home Safety, & Tenants Rights, we help individuals and families learn to maintain their housing independently for long-term stability.

Legal

• The Legal Department receives over 1,300 client intakes per year and successfully obtains immigration status or benefits on behalf of hundreds of clients annually.
• The Legal Department provides limited or full representation in affirmative applications before USCIS, proceedings in Family Court related to immigration benefits, and in defensive proceedings before the Executive Office of Immigration Review (EOIR), the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) and the federal courts.
• Clients are proactively informed of the legal implications of rapidly changing and complex immigration policies.

Social Welfare

• ASC’s social welfare team determines clients’ needs and offers coordinated support, including counseling, referrals, translation, and advocacy, to improve child and family safety and foster stability.
• Our Case Management Program serves dozens of families each year, many of whom have children under the age of 10, by helping them strengthen their ability to advocate for themselves within a stable, self-sustaining family unit.
• Clients who are primary caregivers and living with chronic medical conditions receive support that helps them continue caring for their families.

Education

• Nearly one in four New Yorkers has limited English proficiency, according to the NYC Office of Immigrant Affairs. ASC’s English as a second or foreign language (ESOL) program provides over 120 hours of free language and literacy lessons each year, so students can gain practical English skills.
• Clients of reproductive age and their families learn how nutrition supports maternal and child health before, during, and after pregnancy, through Maternal and Child Nutrition Workshops, facilitated in English, French, and Spanish.
• Maternal and Child Health Workshops, facilitated in English and French, provide guidance on safe sleep for infants, family planning, diabetes, hypertension, and nutrition, helping participants make informed health decisions.

Pantry Services

• The Nutrition Program and pantry at African Services Committee have served over 100,000 healthy meals to thousands of individuals and families since 2012.
• Clients and families affected by HIV/AIDS receive guidance on maintaining a nutritious diet that supports treatment and long-term health.