YWCA Queens

What YWCA Queens does

YWCA Queens (YWCA of Queens) is a private nonprofit organization founded in 1978 and headquartered at 42-07 Parsons Blvd in Flushing, Queens, New York. It is an affiliate chapter of YWCA USA, the national network dedicated to eliminating racism and empowering women. The organization delivers a multi-line portfolio of community services spanning adult education (ESOL, GED/HSE, Job Readiness), senior services (Evergreen School with Korean traditional music and choir, Neighborhood NORC, case management), youth programming (SONYC Afterschool at PS/IS 268, COMPASS Afterschool, Fresh Air Fund registration, annual Toy Giveaway serving 600+ children), health and social services (Access Health Program, Parenting Skills, Mobile and appointment-based Food Pantries), arts and culture (New York Music Competition with cumulative participation of 1,761 youth over 19 years and performances at Carnegie Hall's Weill Recital Hall), and recurring cultural events including the Kimchi Festival and Kimbap Festival. Bilingual and multilingual service delivery in Korean, Chinese, and English underpins a focus on Queens' immigrant and Asian-American populations.

The operating model is a traditional nonprofit human-services delivery model. Service recipients (community members, immigrant ESOL students, seniors, youth ages 0-18, and families in need) receive most programs free of cost or at low cost, while selected ticketed events (e.g., Kimchi Festival at $30 for a full portion, $15 for a quarter portion) generate ancillary revenue. The core revenue mix consists of government grants (notably NYC Department of Youth & Community Development and NYC Department for the Aging), corporate and individual donations (including Giving Tuesday campaigns), event fundraising (annual galas have reached the 48th iteration, with the 39th gala raising over $117,000 in 2017), and YWCA USA Economic Empowerment Grants. Marketing and community outreach are executed through organic social channels (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Vimeo, X/Twitter), the company website, press coverage, and community events. A satellite office opened in October 2021 extended service capacity beyond the main facility. Programs are delivered in person at the Parsons Blvd site and remotely via Zoom for adult education learners.

The organization operates with 11-50 employees, is governed by a Board of Directors under an Executive Director (currently Eun-Kyung Kim per the most recent Toy Giveaway reference; preceded by Katherine Kim who was inaugurated in February 2016 following Helen Kim's October 2015 departure), and reports no equity ownership, no technology platform, and no AI/ML capability layer. Operating scope is single-country domestic (United States, Queens, NY), with no global commercial footprint despite the parent YWCA USA network's international movement connection.

Name

YWCA Queens

Legal name

YWCA of Queens

Website

https://ywcaqueens.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

YWCA Queens is a 48-year-old nonprofit in Flushing, Queens providing adult education, senior services, youth afterschool, food assistance, and arts programs to the local Korean, Asian, and immigrant communities through free or low-cost direct service delivery funded by government grants, donations, and galas.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Flushing

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

YWCA Queens is a multi-service nonprofit that delivers free or low-cost community programs across adult education (ESOL, GED/HSE, job readiness), senior services (Evergreen School, NORC case management), youth development (SONYC and COMPASS afterschool), social and health services (case management, parenting classes, food pantry, Access Health screenings), and arts/cultural enrichment (New York Music Competition, Handicraft League, Evergreen Choir) primarily to Queens, NY residents.

Product overview

YWCA Queens operates as a multi-service non-profit organization offering community support programs across several interconnected service areas: adult education (ESOL, GED, job readiness), senior services (Evergreen School, NORC programs), youth programs (SONYC afterschool), health and social services (Access Health, Case Management, Parenting Skills), arts and culture (New York Music Competition, Art & Culture Enrichment), and food security (Mobile Food Pantry, Food Pantry). The organization serves Queens communities through programs delivered at its main location at 42-07 Parsons Blvd and satellite offices, with special events like galas and festivals serving as both community engagement and fundraising mechanisms.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Adult English language classes for non-native speakers in Queens, with semester-based registration, end-of-year student showcases, and remote/Zoom options.
• General Education Degree (GED) / HSE High School Equivalency (GED/HSE) preparation coursework and test readiness for adults seeking their US high school credential.
• Job Readiness Career-preparation workshops covering networking, elevator pitches, resume writing, and interview techniques, delivered in partnership with corporate volunteers.
• SONYC Afterschool at PS/IS 268 DYCD-funded SONYC afterschool program providing academic support, enrichment activities, and a safe environment for children at PS/IS 268 in Queens.
• Evergreen School Educational and cultural enrichment program for seniors offering Korean traditional music, Evergreen Choir, handicraft arts, and elder-abuse prevention workshops.
• Neighborhood NORC & NDA SS Naturally Occurring Retirement Community program providing case management, health and social support services that help seniors age in place in their community.
• Case Management (NORC) Individualized case-management support helping senior clients navigate benefits, services, and personal/family challenges.
• Access Health Program Health education and free vascular and lipid screenings covering heart health, stroke awareness, and traditional Chinese medicine approaches for community members.
• Case Management (Community Support Center) General case management helping community clients access benefits, resources, and personal/family support services.
• Parenting Skills Classes / Happy and Well Parent education classes helping families develop nurturing skills, positive discipline, and healthy family relationships.
• Lifelong Learning Academy Continuing-education program for adults offering art, craft, knitting, and other skill-building courses.
• Art & Culture Enrichment Programs Cultural programming including Handicraft League, Evergreen Choir, and theater/dance classes that promote artistic expression across generations.
• New York Music Competition Annual music competition for young artists ages 5–18 in piano, violin, or cello, with winners performing at venues including Carnegie Hall's Weill Recital Hall and Merkin Concert Hall.
• Mobile Food Pantry Mobile food-distribution service that brings nutritious food to community members in need at scheduled locations.
• Food Pantry Weekly on-site food-distribution program operating by appointment, providing food assistance to individuals and families in Queens.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Fresh Air FundminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 April 2015Partnership to register children ages 5-18 for Fresh Air Fund summer program. YWCA of Queens successfully registered 37 kids in April 2015.
• New York City Department of Youth & Community Development (DYCD)coreOthers · 6 February 2014DYCD awarded $340,000 to YWCA of Queens for Literacy Programs in February 2014, specifically supporting OST (Out of School Time) middle school expansion funds.
• YWCA USAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational YWCA organization providing Economic Empowerment Grants. YWCA USA CEO Dr. Dara Richardson-Heron visited YWCA of Queens in February 2014. The local chapter operates under the national mission to eliminate racism and empower women.
• YWCA of ChinaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVisiting dignitaries from YWCA of China visited YWCA of Queens in October 2014, representing international YWCA network connection.
• NYC Department for the AgingcoreOthersGovernment funding provided for senior programs including Lunar New Year celebration hosting 200 seniors and other senior services.
• Goldman Sachs VolunteersminorOthersNine Goldman Sachs volunteers conducted a Job Readiness workshop on Networking and Elevator Pitch for YWCA students in August 2014.
• NYC Department of EducationcoreOthersCo-hosted Adult ESL Program end-of-school year celebrations and provided GED program oversight.
• Mayor's Office of Community AffairsminorOthersPartnered to provide IDNYC cards to community members regardless of immigration status.
• PS/IS 268minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSONYC (School's Out NYC) Afterschool program operated at PS/IS 268 location.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Chinese-American Planning Council: One of the largest Asian-American social services nonprofits in NYC, providing ESOL, workforce, senior, and youth programs across boroughs including Queens. Highly comparable in mission, target demographic, and program mix.
• YWCA of the City of New York: Sister YWCA chapter providing wraparound women's empowerment, housing, and social services across NYC. Operates under the same national YWCA USA mission, targets similar immigrant and low-income populations, and competes for the same NYC government and foundation grants.
• Korean Community Services of Metropolitan New York: Flushing-based nonprofit serving the Korean-American community with senior services, immigration aid, ESOL, and youth programs — overlapping directly with YWCA Queens' senior (Evergreen, NORC) and adult education (ESOL, GED) offerings for the same Korean population.

Broad incumbents

• YMCA of Greater New York: Larger, broader community-services incumbent operating youth, senior, and education programs across NYC. Comparable wraparound service model and target base, but at materially greater scale and with broader programming beyond women's empowerment.
• CAMBA: Large Brooklyn-based social services nonprofit providing housing, education, workforce, and youth programs. Comparable service portfolio and target base (immigrants, low-income families) across NYC boroughs.
• Henry Street Settlement: Historic Lower East Side social services nonprofit offering education, senior, and arts programs. Comparable wraparound model but with stronger institutional funding and longer-established arts programming.
• Catholic Charities of Brooklyn and Queens: Large multi-service nonprofit delivering senior, immigration, food, and youth services across Brooklyn and Queens — overlapping in case management, food pantry, and senior programs while operating at much greater scale.

Emerging players

• Make the Road New York: Queens-based immigrant services and advocacy organization offering ESOL, adult education, and legal services — overlapping with YWCA Queens' education and community support center functions for the same immigrant population.
• Asian Americans for Equality: NYC-based Asian-American community development nonprofit providing housing, small business, and ESOL services. Comparable in serving Queens' Asian immigrant population with education and stabilization services.
• Korean American Family Service Center: Flushing-headquartered nonprofit addressing domestic violence, mental health, and family services for Korean-Americans — partially overlaps with YWCA Queens' case management, parenting classes, and senior support for the same community.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ywcaqueens
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/YWCAQueens
• Facebookfacebook.com/ywcaqueens
• Instagraminstagram.com/ywcaqueens
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ywca-of-queens

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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