NAICA

What NAICA does

NAICA (Neighborhood Association for Inter-Cultural Affairs) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1974 in The Bronx following the devastating Bronx fires, providing culturally and linguistically client-centered housing, legal, and social support services to low-income individuals and families across New York City. Its service portfolio spans seven core programs: Legal Services (eviction prevention and landlord-tenant litigation producing a 91%+ success rate), Transitional Housing Programs (operating 20+ facilities across The Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Manhattan with capacity exceeding 4,000 clients), Homelessness Prevention & Housing Support, Immigration Services (Immigrant Resource Program and Immigration Legal Support Center), CGRF Rental Assistance Program, The Bronx PRISM Coalition (BIPOC LGBTQ+ youth services), and the Neighborhood Safety Council.

The organization employs 650+ multilingual professionals delivering services free of charge or at subsidized rates to clients at or below 200% of Federal Poverty Level. Its core technology is non-existent by design — NAICA is a relationship-intensive direct-services operation, not a software or platform company, with an internal IT function supporting operations rather than product development. Primary revenue streams are government contracts (NYC Department of Homeless Services, NYS Division of Housing and Community Renewal, Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs, Office for New Americans, Office of Cannabis Management) supplemented by individual donations, corporate sponsorships, event sponsorships, monthly giving programs, and corporate gift matching.

NAICA's go-to-market is community-driven outreach through partnerships, neighborhood-based programs, referral networks, and Know Your Rights workshops, serving horizontal segments that include low-income individuals and families, immigrant communities, LGBTQ+ youth, and Bronx community residents across use cases such as eviction defense, rapid rehousing, rental assistance, immigration legal representation, and community safety programming. The organization was designated a Neighborhood Preservation Company by NY State DHCR in 1989 and holds the 2025 Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid.org.

Name

NAICA

Legal name

Neighborhood Association for Inter-Cultural Affairs, Inc.

Website

https://naicany.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

NAICA (Neighborhood Association for Inter-Cultural Affairs) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1974 in The Bronx that provides culturally and linguistically responsive housing, legal, immigration, and social services to low-income individuals and families across New York City, operating 20+ transitional housing facilities and serving thousands of households annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homelessness Prevention and Housing Social Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Temporary Shelters (624221), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Social Assistance (624)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC), Public & Affordable Housing Programs (Subsidies, Vouchers, Public Housing) (BPAIANAA)

Keywords

• Housing intervention services
• Eviction prevention legal
• Transitional housing programs
• Homeless prevention support
• Immigration legal services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bronx

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices27 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding & Grants: Primary funding from city and state agencies including NYC Department of Homeless Services (DHS), NYS Division of Housing and Community Renewal, and various government grants for housing, immigration, and social services programs.
2. Donations & Contributions: Individual donations, corporate sponsorships, event sponsorships (Annual Gala), and monthly giving programs. Also accepts corporate gift matching and item donations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

NAICA is a non-profit social services organization that delivers housing, legal, and social support services to low-income individuals and families in New York City. Its core offerings include eviction prevention and landlord-tenant legal representation, transitional housing across multiple facilities, homelessness prevention and rapid rehousing, immigration legal services, rental assistance grants, and community programs for LGBTQ+ youth and neighborhood safety.

Product overview

NAICA (Neighborhood Association for Inter-Cultural Affairs) is a non-profit social services organization providing a comprehensive suite of community support services, not a technology product company. The organization offers seven core service programs: Legal Services (eviction prevention and landlord-tenant representation), Transitional Housing Programs, Homelessness Prevention & Housing Support, Immigration Services (Immigrant Resource Program and Immigration Legal Support Center), CGRF Rental Assistance Program, Bronx PRISM Coalition (LGBTQ+ youth support), and Neighborhood Safety Council. These services are delivered through culturally and linguistically responsive approaches across The Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Manhattan.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Legal Services Free eviction prevention and landlord-tenant litigation services for low-income individuals and families, providing court representation, dispute resolution, and anti-eviction legal advocacy at Bronx & Queens Housing Courts and NYCHA termination hearings.
• Transitional Housing Programs Comprehensive housing support services including temporary shelter, employment referral, rapid rehousing, and housing stability retention delivered across multiple NYC facilities to help individuals and families transition from homelessness to independence.
• Homelessness Prevention & Housing Support Eviction prevention, rental assistance, tenant advocacy, and permanent affordable housing placement services to help families secure and maintain stable housing.
• Immigration Services Immigrant Resource Program providing Know Your Rights workshops, resource navigation, and immigration legal consultations; Immigration Legal Support Center offering direct legal representation for low-income Bronx immigrants with household income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level.
• CGRF Rental Assistance Program Emergency rental assistance grants funded by the Office of Cannabis Management's Community Grants Reinvestment Fund, targeting Bronx and Queens households with members age 24 and under to prevent eviction; first NYC program awarded in the CGRF's first round.
• Bronx PRISM Coalition Coalition (Promoting Resilience Intervening in Substance Misuse) providing affirming spaces, substance abuse education, referral services, and coalition building for BIPOC LGBTQ+ youth in The Bronx, in partnership with 30+ healthcare, education, law enforcement, and LGBTQ+ organizations.
• Neighborhood Safety Council Community organizing program bringing together residents, organizations, and law enforcement (including the 44th Precinct) to collaborate on neighborhood safety initiatives, youth mentorship, and resource access in the Bronx.

Quantifiable outcome

• 91%+ success rate in eviction prevention services
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Destination TomorrowminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 November 2025Hosted inaugural meeting of Bronx PRISM Coalition with 30+ partners. LGBTQ+ organization serving as coalition partner for BIPOC LGBTQ+ youth empowerment.
• Bronx PRISM Coalition PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 November 2025Coalition of 30+ healthcare, education, law enforcement, and LGBTQ+ organizations united to empower BIPOC LGBTQ+ young people. Includes healthcare organizations, education providers, law enforcement partnerships, and LGBTQ+ service organizations.
• Office for New Americans (ONA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides funding and support for the Immigrant Resource Program, enabling NAICA to break down information barriers through workshops, educational sessions, and community engagement connecting immigrants to essential resources.
• Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides funding and support for the Immigration Legal Support Center, offering direct legal representation to low-income immigrant individuals and families in The Bronx.
• NYC Department of Homeless Services (DHS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary government partner providing funding and oversight for homeless services. Recognized NAICA as a Consistent Leader in Housing Placement for exceptional transitional housing results.
• NY Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesignated NAICA as Neighborhood Preservation Company in 1989. Provides funds for housing related services and affordable housing development in the Bronx for the last 20 years.
• NYC DYCD (Department of Youth and Community Development)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for youth programs and community initiatives including Neighborhood Safety Council Resource Fair and youth mentorship programs.
• 44th PrecinctminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNeighborhood Safety Council collaborates with 44th Precinct and Neighborhood Coordination Officers to strengthen police-community relationships through National Night Out, Know Your Rights workshops, and year-round engagement initiatives.
• The Floating HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner providing medical appointment coordination for transitional housing residents through services like behavioral health intake support.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Project Renewal: NYC nonprofit operating shelters, transitional housing, and employment programs for homeless individuals. Direct peer in NYC shelter operations and DHS-funded housing placement services.
• BronxWorks: Bronx-based nonprofit providing integrated social services including housing assistance, immigration legal services, workforce development, and youth programs. Most directly comparable peer given shared Bronx geography, integrated housing/social service model, and immigrant community focus.
• The Doe Fund: NYC nonprofit operating transitional housing and workforce development programs for homeless and formerly incarcerated individuals. Direct peer in NYC transitional housing operations and integrated supportive services model.
• Urban Resource Institute (URI): NYC nonprofit providing domestic violence housing, transitional shelters, and social services. Comparable in NYC social services delivery and government-funded shelter operations, with similar integrated service model.
• CAMBA: Brooklyn-based nonprofit providing housing, homeless services, legal services, and youth programs across NYC. Closely comparable operating model with government-contract-funded integrated service delivery and similar scale (~700+ staff).
• Homes for the Homeless: NYC nonprofit operating transitional housing facilities, family shelters, and support services with strong DHS funding ties. Direct peer in the NYC transitional housing operating model, though NAICA has broader legal and immigration services.
• Breaking Ground: NYC's largest provider of permanent and transitional housing for homeless individuals, with shelter operations, supportive housing, and employment services. Direct peer in NYC homeless services delivery and government contract-based revenue model.

Broad incumbents

• Henry Street Settlement: Long-established NYC Lower East Side social services nonprofit providing housing assistance, senior services, youth programs, and arts programming. Comparable in integrated NYC social services model and legacy nonprofit operating structure.
• Catholic Charities of New York: Large, established NYC-wide social services nonprofit offering housing, immigration legal services, food assistance, and family support across boroughs. Comparable in service breadth and government funding reliance, though operates at significantly larger scale with broader mission.
• Coalition for the Homeless: NYC advocacy and direct-service nonprofit focused on homelessness policy and emergency shelter operations. Comparable in NYC homeless services focus and government funding relationship, with stronger policy/advocancy orientation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NAICANY
• Facebookfacebook.com/NAICANY
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/naicany1974
• Instagraminstagram.com/naica1974

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles23 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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