Haitian-American Community Coalition, Inc.

What Haitian-American Community Coalition, Inc. does

Haitian-American Community Coalition, Inc. (HCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community-based social services organization established in Brooklyn, New York in 1982 (originally as Haitian Centers Council, Inc.). HCC provides free, culturally and linguistically responsive services — in English, French, Spanish, and Haitian-Creole — to Caribbean and Haitian immigrants, refugees, and other underserved populations across central Brooklyn. Its service portfolio includes HIV testing and prevention, PrEP/PEP linkage, benefits navigation, adult literacy/ESL, document translation, supportive housing, mental health counseling and psychiatry via the Article 31-licensed BeWell clinic, domestic violence services, LGBTQ outreach (Plug'd), and community fitness programs (FITBK/FITQB). Distribution occurs through two physical Brooklyn locations, a Mobile Health Unit averaging 1,000 monthly guests across six neighborhoods, and digital/social channels. Approximately 18,000 individuals were served in 2018-2019.

The organization is funded primarily through a diversified portfolio of government contracts — including the NYS AIDS Institute, NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene, NYS Office of Mental Health, DYCD, NYC Aging, MOIA, SAMHSA, and the NYC Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice — supplemented by grants from foundations such as Robin Hood, UJA Federation, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Brooklyn Community Foundation, and the New York Community Trust, plus individual donations and in-kind corporate sponsorships. HCC operates with no proprietary technology platform, no AI/ML infrastructure, and no disclosed revenue. It is governed independently with no parent company, no equity backing, and no disclosed M&A activity. All services are free to community members, with document translation carrying nominal fees.

Name

Haitian-American Community Coalition, Inc.

Legal name

Haitian-American Community Coalition, Inc.

Website

https://hccinc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

HCC is a Brooklyn-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded in 1982, providing free HIV prevention, mental health, benefits navigation, adult literacy, fitness, and supportive-housing services to Caribbean, Haitian, and underserved Brooklyn residents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (62419), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Other Residential Care Facilities (6239)

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) & Public Behavioral Health Providers (HLAFACAI)

Keywords

• Community social services
• HIV prevention programs
• Mental health clinic
• Adult literacy ESL
• Community fitness programming

Headquarters

HQ city

Brooklyn, New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Grants & Contracts: HCC receives funding from multiple government agencies including New York State AIDS Institute, New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene, New York State Office of Mental Health, Department of Youth & Community Development, NYC Department for the Aging, NYC Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs, SAMHSA, and NYC Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice for the provision of HIV prevention, supportive housing, health education, and social services.
2. Foundation & Nonprofit Grants: HCC receives support from foundations including AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Brooklyn Community Foundation, New York Community Trust, Robin Hood Foundation, East Flatbush Community Partnership, GROW NYC, Utica to Flatbush Initiatives, and UJA Federation of New York.
3. Individual Donations: HCC accepts one-time and recurring monthly donations from individual supporters via PayPal. Donors can designate donations in someone's name.
4. In-Kind Sponsorships: Corporate and community partners provide in-kind support including CVS Health Metro Plus Health Plan, Essentia, Metro Plus Health Plan, VP Records, West Indian-American Day Carnival Assn., and Apple Bank for Savings.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

HCC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community-based social services organization that delivers free programs to underserved Caribbean, Haitian, and African-American residents in central Brooklyn. Its core offerings include HIV testing and PrEP/PEP linkage, supportive housing, Article 31 mental health counseling and psychiatry (BeWell), ESL/adult literacy, benefits navigation, document translation, LGBTQ outreach (Plug'd), and free community fitness (FITBK/FITQB). Services are delivered in English, French, Spanish, and Haitian-Creole at two Brooklyn locations and via a Mobile Health Unit.

Product overview

The Haitian-American Community Coalition (HCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community-based social services organization established in 1982 in Brooklyn, NY. It operates as a collection of interconnected social service programs rather than a technology product platform. The organization provides free community services including HIV/AIDS prevention and testing, LGBTQ outreach, adult literacy/ESL education, fitness programs (FITBK/FITQB), mental health services (BeWell), benefits navigation, document translation, and community outreach via mobile health unit. Services are provided in English, French, Spanish, and Haitian-Creole, targeting Caribbean immigrants and underserved communities in central Brooklyn.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FITBK: Brooklyn's #1 source for NO-COST Aerobics, T🔥RCH, Boot Camp, CPT, Nutritional Coaching & The FITBK 90-Day Challenge. A fitness education and community wellness initiative.
• FITQB
• BeWell
• Plug'd

Products and services

• Adult Literacy / ESL Program Free English as a Second Language (ESL) program designed to help French, Haitian, and Creole-speaking individuals develop English speaking, reading, and writing skills to obtain employment or pursue further education.
• Benefits Linkage & Support Navigation assistance helping clients access the NYC benefits system including medical insurance, food stamps, GED programs, therapy, job training, and prescription assistance programs.
• Community Outreach (Mobile Health Unit) Mobile health unit and outreach services providing free HIV testing, condom distribution, health screenings, housing assistance, and linkage to treatment across Brooklyn neighborhoods including Flatbush, Bed-Stuy, Crown Heights, and Brownsville. Averages 1,000 guests per month.
• Document Translation Translation services offering Haitian Creole and French to English, and English to Haitian Creole and French translations for various documents including birth certificates, death certificates, marriage certificates, immigration forms, and academic transcripts. Documented document-by-document fee schedule.
• HIV/AIDS Prevention & Education Educational programs providing information about HIV transmission, prevention, testing, and treatment options including PrEP and PEP medication protocols.
• HIV Testing & Linkage to Care Free confidential rapid HIV testing with follow-up linkage to care services connecting positive individuals to medical care, treatment adherence support, and community resources.
• LGBTQ Outreach, Advocacy and Support (Plug'd) LGBTQ health and social support services including community outreach, PrEP/PEP education, HIV testing referrals, mental health services, and the Plug'd socialization program for young gay and bisexual men of color.
• PrEP & PEP Program Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) education, linkage services, and assistance accessing Truvada medication through Gilead's assistance program and PrEP-AP.
• FITBK (Fitness for Flatbush) Brooklyn's free fitness initiative offering aerobics, Torch, boot camp, certified personal training, nutritional coaching, and the 90-Day Fitness Challenge to promote community health and combat obesity.
• FITQB Fitness program complementing FITBK, offering group fitness classes including Zumba, Body Torch, and Boot Camp to Queens and Brooklyn communities.
• BeWell (Brooklyn Empowerment Wellness Center) Article 31 mental health clinic providing culturally-responsive and trauma-informed counseling and psychiatry/medication management services in English, Haitian-Creole, and Spanish.
• Supportive Housing Supportive housing services for low-income individuals and families, including those impacted by HIV/AIDS, former homelessness, and chronic illness. HCC has provided supportive housing for 12,400 individuals and families.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• New York State AIDS InstitutecoreOthersGovernment funding and program support for HIV/AIDS prevention, testing, and care services. HCC serves as a key community partner for state-funded HIV initiatives in Brooklyn.
• New York City Department of Health & Mental HygienecoreOthersCity government partner providing funding and programmatic support for public health initiatives including HIV prevention, testing, and community health education programs.
• New York State Office of Mental HealthcoreOthersState government partner supporting the BeWell Article 31 mental health clinic through regulatory oversight and funding for mental health services.
• Public Health SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit health organization providing public health funding, program support, and collaborative initiatives for community health services.
• AIDS Healthcare FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal nonprofit providing HIV/AIDS healthcare, advocacy, and prevention services. Supports HCC's HIV testing, treatment linkage, and prevention programming.
• SAMHSA (Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Association)coreOthersFederal agency providing grant funding for substance abuse and mental health services. Supports HCC's behavioral health programming.
• Metro Plus Health PlanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn-kind sponsorship and healthcare partnership providing health plan services and support for HIV care and prevention programs.
• CVS HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn-kind sponsorship supporting community health initiatives and pharmacy-related health services for underserved populations.
• Apple Bank for SavingsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn-kind sponsorship and community support for financial literacy and banking services for low-income community members.
• Department of Youth & Community DevelopmentcoreOthersNYC government agency providing funding for youth development and community support programs.
• NYC Mayor's Office of Immigrant AffairscoreOthersCity government partner supporting immigrant services and advocacy for vulnerable immigrant populations served by HCC.
• NYC Mayor's Office to End Domestic & Gender-Based Violence / Safe HorizoncoreOthersCity government partner providing funding and referrals for domestic violence services and support for survivors.
• GROW NYCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization supporting urban sustainability, food access, and environmental programs that complement HCC's community wellness initiatives.
• East Flatbush Community PartnershipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal community organization providing collaborative support for neighborhood-based health and social service initiatives.
• West Indian-American Day Carnival Assn.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity cultural organization partnering on Caribbean heritage events and community outreach activities.
• Congresswoman Yvette D. ClarkecoreOthersFederal elected representative providing congressional support, funding advocacy, and constituent services for Brooklyn communities served by HCC.
• Partner clinic (unspecified)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferral partner clinic providing free HIV treatment for clients who test positive. HCC provides referrals for appropriate medical care and treatment services.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• GMHC (Gay Men's Health Crisis): NYC-based HIV/AIDS nonprofit providing prevention, testing, PrEP/PEP, mental health, and supportive services to LGBTQ populations — directly comparable to HCC's HIV/PrEP/PEP and Plug'd LGBTQ outreach programming.
• CAMBA: Brooklyn-based 501(c)(3) providing housing, health, education, and social services to low-income New Yorkers, including immigrants. Directly comparable in mission, geography, service breadth, and funding model (government contracts + foundations).
• Acacia Network: NYC-based nonprofit providing housing, health, and social services to underserved populations including immigrants. Comparable in delivering integrated housing, behavioral health, and community wellness across multiple sites in NYC.
• Make the Road New York: NYC immigrant-led community organization providing legal, education, and social services primarily in Brooklyn and Queens. Comparable in immigrant-services focus, multilingual delivery, and hybrid grant/foundation funding model.
• Bedford-Stuyvesant Family Health Center: Brooklyn-based FQHC serving central Brooklyn's predominantly Caribbean and African-American population with primary care, behavioral health, and supportive services. Highly comparable geography, demographics, and service mix.
• Housing Works: NYC nonprofit serving people living with HIV/AIDS and homelessness through housing, healthcare, and advocacy. Directly comparable in HIV prevention/testing focus, supportive housing, and advocacy-driven funding model.
• Caribbean Women's Health Association: Brooklyn-based nonprofit serving Caribbean immigrants with health, social, and immigration services. Directly comparable in target population (Caribbean immigrants in NYC) and service categories (health, benefits, immigration, family services).
• Brightpoint Health (now part of Hudson Valley Regional Health/HRHCare): NYC FQHC and community health organization providing primary care, behavioral health, and supportive services to underserved populations — directly comparable to HCC's integrated HIV/mental health/community services model.
• Brooklyn Community Services: Brooklyn-based nonprofit providing behavioral health, housing, and social services to vulnerable New Yorkers. Comparable in service mix (mental health, supportive housing, community programs) and Brooklyn-centric operating geography.

Broad incumbents

• Catholic Charities Brooklyn & Queens: Large, established NYC social services organization providing immigration, housing, mental health, and benefits services across Brooklyn and Queens. Comparable in immigrant-services and behavioral health offerings but operates at much larger scale and as part of a national Catholic Charities network.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/hccorg
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/THEHCCINC
• Facebookfacebook.com/HCCNYC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/haitian-centers-council-inc
• Instagraminstagram.com/hccinc

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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