Homecrest Community Services Launches Capital Project to Acquire and Expand New Brooklyn Facility

BROOKLYN, NEW YORK—On October 15, 2025, Homecrest Community Services announced a major capital project made possible through City Council and State funding: the acquisition and relocation to a new and larger facility in Sheepshead Bay. This multi-year initiative, dubbed "Home in Homecrest," will transition the organization from its long-time rented space to a permanent, owned headquarters, allowing it to significantly expand services and capacity.

The decision to relocate is a direct response to the organization’s steady increase in demand for its older adult programming and direct social services, and the need for modern facilities. The current location in Homecrest Presbyterian Church, which has served as the organization's home since 1997, has reached its capacity limit.

The new location will house state-of-the-art technology and is built to guarantee client privacy. Separate work zones will also support strong staff and partner collaborations. During the interim, operations will continue uninterrupted at the current location. This move is expected to serve more community members annually and enhance the neighborhood's offerings.

Homecrest Community Services invites the community to attend and participate in upcoming fundraising events to help achieve the vision of "Home in Homecrest."

“Since its founding nearly three decades ago in 1997, Homecrest Community Services has been a lifeline for the diverse communities of Southern Brooklyn, especially our Asian American residents,” said Speaker Adrienne Adams. “The need for support, and the increase in demand for their services, has outpaced capacity at their current home. To expand their reach, it’s time for Homecrest Community Services to transition to a new permanent headquarters. The Council is proud to have allocated over $2.5 million in the FY26 budget to help them acquire and build a brand-new community center, which will allow even more people to access support directly in their neighborhood. I thank Council Members Brannan and Avilés for their support, and I’m grateful for our continued partnership with Homecrest Community Services to help meet the needs of New Yorkers.”

“Homecrest Community Services has been a deeply valuable community partner in delivering for our older adults,” said Council Member Justin Brannan. “Homecrest cares for our aging AAPI neighbors in a way that keeps them happy, healthy, and engaged into their golden years. That in turn uplifts everyone in our neighborhoods, creating a safer and stronger home to all in southern Brooklyn. This capital investment is proof of our Council’s commitment to supporting some of the best nonprofit, community-based work happening across the city.”

“Homecrest Community Services does invaluable work for our community," said Council Member Alexa Avilés. "I am deeply honored to join Speaker Adams and Council Member Brannan in presenting Wai Yee Chan and the rest of their leadership with $2.525 million for capital improvements. We know that the Asian American communities of NYC have been historically under served by our City's budget. Alongside the rest of the NYC Council, I have fought to ensure substantial investments for Asian American serving organizations in my district to right this wrong. No community's needs should be pushed aside, particularly as the federal government wages attacks on our services. I'm proud to be a member of the Council as we fight against those harms. Today's investment is evidence of our commitment to progress.”

"We are extremely excited and happy to be receiving these funds. We can now claim some place as a home and look forward to using this opportunity to provide even more services and resources back into the community," said Gregory Gong, Board Chair of Homecrest Community Services. "This will be paramount to our 28 years serving the community. This is dedicated to anyone that has been a part of Homecrest Community Services, whether you were a member, guest, worker, past board member, politician, or community leader."

“Our community has long called Homecrest their second home, and with this project, that name takes on new meaning," said Wai Yee Chan, President & CEO of Homecrest Community Services. "This is more than a building; it’s a promise to the people we serve. This investment ensures we can continue to meet the evolving needs of older adults, families, and youth by providing social services, access to resources, and community education–all under one roof. To build a home is to believe in the future, and this new space will help our community thrive for years to come."

“When I learned that Homecrest had been awarded two budgets for the new facility's construction, I felt an immense wave of excitement,” said Kit Pang Ng, Advisory Chair of Homecrest Sheepshead Bay Older Adult Center. “The new facility will not only provide a more comfortable environment for our current community members but will also strongly support the growth of new membership in the future. This achievement is just the first step. The Sheepshead Bay Older Adult Center’s Advisory Council is committed to strongly supporting all the work to follow.”

“For more than two decades, Homecrest Community Services’ centers have been a cornerstone of support for the Brooklyn community. Looking ahead, we hope Homecrest can continue to provide additional activity space for our older adults,” said Miao Lee, a loyal member of Homecrest Multi-Social Services Center. “We wish that Homecrest can continue to grow, becoming not only one of the best community organizations in our region, but one of the best in the city.”

“Hearing that Homecrest Community Services finally has its own space makes me so happy,” said Yin Mui Pun, who has been a longtime member at Homecrest Bensonhurst Center. “The new center will allow more older adults to enjoy enriching activities, make valuable connections, and feel truly cared for.”

For More Information Contact

Hao Dian Li

929-866-3331

haodian.li@homecrest.org