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Community Advocacy and

Civic Engagement 

Homecrest Community Services is committed to delivering high-quality community and social services across its four centers in Brooklyn. We take pride in providing culturally competent and language-accessible services to individuals with limited English proficiency, older adults, low-income families, youth, parents, and people with disabilities—groups that often face significant barriers to accessing essential resources. Through our advocacy and civic engagement programs, we empower our community, bridge these gaps, and foster inclusion, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to actively participate in civic life.

Albany

Advocacy Services:

We provide direct advocacy to help individuals navigate challenges like denied services, housing issues, eviction prevention, and service disruptions (e.g., stolen EBT). Our team offers case assistance, letter translation, and guides clients through the appeals process, so they have the support they need to thrive.

Educational Workshops:

HCS also offers educational workshops to address critical areas of human rights, health, safety, and advocacy. Our Health Workshops cover topics such as changes in insurance policy, liver health, diabetes prevention and management, healthy eating, and more. We collaborate with local precincts to host Public Safety Workshops focused on personal and housing safety, as well as emergency preparedness. Additionally, we provide ESL and computer literacy classes to strengthen community skills.

Training for Advocacy:

We conduct training workshops to prepare individuals for active advocacy. These workshops equip participants to attend rallies, speak at press conferences, and publicly advocate for their rights. We help them craft effective speeches, understand the legislative process, and stay informed about policy changes and funding allocations that impact their lives. HCS ensures community members are well-prepared to make their voices heard and influence policy decisions.

Civic Engagement & Coalition Building:

HCS actively promotes civic participation through key partnerships. Our coalition partners include:

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  • APA VOICE (Asian Pacific Americans Voting and Organizing to Increase Civic Engagement): Working to enhance civic engagement within the APA community.

  • LiveOn NY: Advocating for increased state and city funding to ensure that older adults in New York can age with the support and dignity they deserve.

  • AAPI Equity Budget Coalition (EBC): Co-led by Coalition for Asian American Children and Families (CACF) and the Asian American Federation (AAF), this initiative aims to secure equitable funding on the state level for the AAPI community.

  • 18% and Growing Campaign: Led by CACF (Coalition for Asian American Children and Families), this campaign fights for greater representation and support for the Asian American community at the city level.

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