Homecrest Community Services

What Homecrest Community Services does

Homecrest Community Services, Inc. is a Brooklyn-based nonprofit IRS 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1997 that delivers free, community-based multi-social services to older adults, youth, families, immigrants, and low-income individuals across Southern Brooklyn. The organization operates four physical community centers — Sheepshead Bay (headquarters), Bensonhurst, Bay Parkway (Multi-Social Services), and Sunset Park — and runs a portfolio of interconnected programs including Older Adult Services (Tai Chi, Mah Jong, ESL, hot meals, health workshops), a Youth Program (Summer Youth Employment and Youth Leadership), Division of Social Services (SNAP, Medicaid/Medicare, HIICAP, letter translation, naturalization assistance), Parent Support Services, Community Advocacy and Civic Engagement, Community X Arts (artist residencies), and the HEAT volunteer program. Staff are bilingual in multiple Chinese dialects and other languages, and services are provided at no cost to beneficiaries.

The underlying operating model is human-relational rather than technology-mediated: there is no proprietary software platform, no public API, no AI/ML deployment, and the digital footprint is limited to a Wix-hosted website and standard social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube). Service delivery relies on case managers, in-person workshops, community events, and partnership-based referral pipelines with healthcare providers (Rendr, Healthfirst, Maimonides, NewYork-Presbyterian, Molina, Fidelis, UnitedHealthcare, Wellcare) and AAPI advocacy coalitions (APA VOICE, AAPI Equity Budget Coalition, Asian American Federation, TAAF, CAIPA, LiveOn NY).

The business model is a multi-source nonprofit funding stack. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, but primary streams include government grants and contracts (NYC Department for the Aging for senior center operations; NYC City Council discretionary allocations; State of New York funding), foundation grants (Brooklyn Org multi-year grant, NYSCA cultural arts funding, FPWA Gift & Toy Grant, Ponce De Leon Foundation), corporate sponsorships from healthcare and financial institutions (sponsorship tiers include Elite, Patron, and general event sponsors), individual donations and memorial funds (Don Lee Memorial Fund), and community fundraising events (annual Benefit Gala). All services are provided free of charge; the organization monetizes through grants and donations rather than fees, making government and philanthropic funding concentration the principal financial risk vector.

Name

Homecrest Community Services

Legal name

Homecrest Community Services Inc.

Website

https://homecrest.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Homecrest Community Services is a Brooklyn-based nonprofit (501(c)(3)) founded in 1997 that delivers free, multilingual social services to older adults, youth, families, and immigrants in Southern Brooklyn through four community centers in Sheepshead Bay, Bensonhurst, Bay Parkway, and Sunset Park.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHSABANAK

Senior Social Clubs & Community-Based Day Programs (Non-Clinical)

Home & Personal Services/Elder Care & In-Home Care Services/Adult Day Care & Senior Day Programs

SECONDARYHSABANAM

Meals, Nutrition & Congregate Dining Day Programs

Home & Personal Services/Elder Care & In-Home Care Services/Adult Day Care & Senior Day Programs

SECONDARYBPAGAEAF

Elder Services & Aging Support

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

SECONDARYHLADAIAJ

Community-Based Senior Centers with Adult Day Services

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Elder Care & Long-Term Care/Adult Day Health Care & Senior Day Care

Keywords

• Community social services
• Senior center programs
• Youth employment programs
• Benefits enrollment assistance
• Civic engagement advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Brooklyn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Grants and Contracts: Primary revenue stream from NYC Department for the Aging, State of New York funding, and City Council allocations. Includes $2.5M+ capital funding for new facility acquisition and operational grants.
2. Foundation Grants: Grants from organizations such as Brooklyn Org ($1.5M multi-year grant), NYSCA (cultural arts funding), and FPWA (Gift & Toy Grant).
3. Donations and Fundraising: Individual donations, memorial funds (Don Lee Memorial Fund), gala events, and community fundraising campaigns.
4. Capital Project Funding: City Council and State funding allocated for acquisition and expansion of permanent headquarters facility (Home in Homecrest project).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Homecrest Community Services delivers free, community-based, multi-social services to older adults, youth, and families in Southern Brooklyn through four physical centers. Offerings include senior recreation, nutrition and wellness programs, youth employment and leadership programs, benefits screening and case management (SNAP, Medicaid, Medicare/HIICAP, housing), parent support, civic advocacy, arts workshops, and volunteer programs, all delivered in multiple languages with a focus on Asian-American and immigrant communities.

Product overview

Homecrest Community Services is a nonprofit IRS 501C(3) organization providing community-based, multi-social services for older adults, youth, and families in Southern Brooklyn. The organization operates multiple community centers across Brooklyn neighborhoods (Sheepshead Bay, Bensonhurst, Sunset Park) and offers a portfolio of interconnected programs including: Older Adult Services with recreational and wellness activities, a Youth Program with employment and leadership components, Division of Social Services providing benefits assistance and case management, Parent Support Services, Community Advocacy & Civic Engagement, Community X Arts with artist residencies, the HEAT volunteer program for seniors, and a Don Lee Memorial Fund. The programs are designed to serve diverse immigrant communities with culturally competent, language-accessible services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HEAT (Homecrest Elderly Action Team): A volunteer program designed for older adults to take an active role in the community through volunteer work, mentoring, and organizing events.
• Community X Arts
• HEAT (耆義樂援計劃)

Products and services

• Older Adult Services Program Community center program for adults 60+ offering social, educational, health and wellness activities (Tai Chi, Mah Jong, Chinese Calligraphy, Chinese Opera, Choir, ESL, Cooking, Cultural Dance, Gardening, Karaoke, Knitting, Papercutting, Ping Pong, Yoga, Zumba, Bingo, Chess, Computer and Cellphone classes), plus nutritious hot meals, field trips, and arts and crafts.
• Youth Program Year-round youth development program for ages 16-24 including the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) and Youth Leadership Program during fall and spring. Includes community service projects, team-building activities, and mentorship opportunities.
• Division of Social Services Free year-round benefits screening, enrollment assistance, and personalized case management. Through HIICAP, helps Medicare beneficiaries navigate healthcare options. Services include Affordable Housing, Medicaid/Medicare, SNAP, IDNYC, letter translation, naturalization assistance, and referral services.
• Parent Support Services Program empowering parents and guardians with knowledge, resources, and support for children's academic success and emotional well-being through workshops, peer support networks, and culturally responsive programming.
• Community Advocacy & Civic Engagement Advocacy services for denied services, housing issues, eviction prevention, and EBT theft. Educational workshops on health, safety, and rights. Training for rallies and policy advocacy. Includes anti-AAPI hate reporting and civic engagement support.
• Community X Arts Art and community program offering workshops in film, drawing, music, dance, drama, and photography. Includes Artists in Residence (Abby Man-Yee Chan for dance and Bonita Lei for photography) and the Fabric of Life program combining dance, somatic movement, and storytelling for older adults.
• HEAT (Homecrest Elderly Action Team) Volunteer initiative for older adults offering meaningful volunteer opportunities to promote active participation, build social connections, and encourage community impact through volunteer work, mentoring, and organizing events.

Quantifiable outcome

• SNAP benefits increased from $23 to $291 per month for individual clients
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and coalition.

• NYC Department for the AgingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOversees HCS older adult centers as official NYC Neighborhood Senior Centers. Provides funding and regulatory oversight for senior services programs.
• RendrmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLargest integrated medical group serving Chinese community in NYC. Elite Sponsor of 29th Anniversary Gala. Supports community health events including Ping-Pong Tournament and health fairs.
• HealthfirstmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor sponsor and healthcare partner providing health workshops, screenings, and wellness programming for community members.
• Maimonides HealthmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner hospital providing health and wellness workshops, blood pressure screenings, and annual Community Health Fairs.
• NewYork-Presbyterian HospitalmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner collaborating on health and wellness programs for Southern Brooklyn community.
• Abacus Federal Savings BankmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerElite Sponsor of 29th Anniversary Benefit Gala. Long-term community sponsor supporting HCS mission.
• Pitta & Baione LLPmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPatron Sponsor of 29th Anniversary Gala. Law firm specializing in elder law, Medicaid planning, and 9/11 VCF claims.
• Molina HealthcaremajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPatron Sponsor of 29th Anniversary Gala and partner for health-related community events.
• APA VOICEcoalitionStrategic or Co-development PartnerAsian Pacific Americans Voting and Organizing to Increase Civic Engagement coalition partner promoting civic participation within APA communities.
• LiveOn NYcoalitionStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition advocating for increased state and city funding to ensure older adults in New York can age with support and dignity.
• AAPI Equity Budget Coalition (EBC)coalitionStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-led by Coalition for Asian American Children and Families (CACF) and Asian American Federation (AAF), aiming to secure equitable state-level funding for AAPI community.
• Asian American Federation (AAF)coalitionStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvocacy organization representing over 1.5 million Asian New Yorkers. Partner in AAPI Equity Budget Coalition and Hope Against Hate campaign.
• Coalition of Asian-American IPA (CAIPA)coalitionStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered on 'Our Community, Our Voice' public awareness initiative addressing anti-AAPI hate through storytelling and community action.
• The Asian American Foundation (TAAF)coalitionStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered on AAPI Hate Tracker initiative to encourage community members to report anti-Asian hate incidents and ensure voices are counted.
• Fidelis CaremajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth insurance partner participating in community events and health fairs.
• UnitedHealthcaremajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth partner supporting community health initiatives and events.
• WellcaremajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner for community wellness programs.
• NYC Council Speaker Adrienne AdamscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey political supporter who championed $2.5M+ capital funding for Homecrest's new facility and ongoing advocate for AAPI community funding.
• Council Member Justin BrannancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCouncil member supporting capital investment and championing funding for Homecrest's new community center.
• Council Member Alexa AvilescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCouncil member fighting for substantial investments in Asian American-serving organizations and presenting capital funding.
• NYPD Local PrecinctsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity Safety Workshop partners hosting dialogue sessions, building trust, and creating safer neighborhoods with immigrant families and older adults.
• Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC)coalitionStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor AAPI community organization advocating for contracting reform and COLA for human services workers.
• Asian Americans for Equality (AAFE)coalitionStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvocacy organization working on affordable housing and social services for Asian-American communities.
• Arab American Association of New YorkcoalitionStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition partner advocating for mental health, hate violence prevention, and adult literacy programs.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Center for Family Life in Sunset Park: Sunset Park-based nonprofit offering family, youth, and senior services including case management and benefits assistance — directly comparable to Homecrest's multi-social services model in a neighboring Brooklyn neighborhood.
• RiseBoro Community Partnership: Brooklyn-based nonprofit providing senior services, youth programs, housing, and benefits enrollment across multiple Brooklyn locations, comparable to Homecrest's community center model and service mix.
• Asian Americans for Equality (AAFE): AAPI-led nonprofit providing affordable housing, small business support, and social services in NYC's Asian-American communities, including seniors. Overlaps with Homecrest's immigrant services and civic engagement focus.
• CAMBA: Large Brooklyn-based social services nonprofit offering housing, youth, family, and senior programs across multiple sites, comparable in scale and multi-site community service delivery to Homecrest.
• Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC): Largest AAPI social services organization in NYC, serving Asian-American communities with senior services, youth programs, benefits enrollment, and civic engagement — directly comparable to Homecrest's mission and service mix in Brooklyn.
• Brooklyn Community Services (BCS): Brooklyn-based nonprofit providing behavioral health, housing, education, and senior services across multiple Brooklyn neighborhoods, operating multiple center locations similar to Homecrest's distributed model.
• Arab American Association of New York: Brooklyn-based immigrant-serving nonprofit offering youth programs, adult literacy, case management, and civic engagement — comparable immigrant-community service model in Brooklyn, also a Homecrest coalition partner.
• Hamilton Madison House: Lower Manhattan settlement house providing senior services, youth programs, benefits assistance, and cultural programming for immigrant communities — closely comparable mission and multi-program structure to Homecrest.

Broad incumbents

• Henry Street Settlement: Long-established NYC settlement house offering senior centers, youth programs, social services, and arts programming across multiple Lower East Side locations — broader in scope but analogous in mission and multi-program structure.

Others

• LiveOn NY: Coalition of NYC aging-services providers and advocacy organization for older adults — a Homecrest coalition partner and comparable in advocating for funding that supports senior service providers like Homecrest.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/HCS_Homecrest
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@HomecrestCommunityServices
• Facebookfacebook.com/HomecrestServices
• Instagraminstagram.com/homecrestcommunityservices
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/homecrest-community-services-inc

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

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