NYFOH implements equity-centered, community-driven programs that address systemic inequities and promote long-term self-sufficiency.
By focusing on outcomes, capacity-building, and partnership, we move families from crisis response toward sustained stability—reducing dependency and strengthening community resilience.
NY Friends of Haiti 2010 (NYFOH) hosts an annual Community Health Fair to expand access to preventive care and health education in underserved New York communities.
Each year, we welcome 250+ families with:
Free health screenings (blood pressure, glucose, vision, BMI)
Personalized health education & referrals
Fun activities for children
Food distribution and community resources
Live music and community networking
Open to all ethnic and cultural communities, the fair removes barriers to care, encourages early prevention, and creates a welcoming space where families can connect, learn, and thrive together.
NY Friends of Haiti 2010 (NYFOH) operates a community-based Food Pantry to help individuals and families facing food insecurity.
What we provide:
Regular food distributions for households in need
Nutritious grocery staples that support balanced meals
Community partnerships to expand access and reach
Stress relief for families, allowing focus on work, school, and health
By addressing immediate hunger and promoting long-term stability, NYFOH strengthens community resilience and advances equitable access to food for all.
NY Friends of Haiti 2010 (NYFOH) promotes economic stability by equipping individuals and families with practical financial skills and clear pathways to long-term self-sufficiency—reducing dependency and building independence.
Our Financial Literacy Programs cover:
Budgeting, expense management, and saving
Credit, taxes, and responsible debt management
Investing basics
Retirement planning
Wealth-building strategies
Informed financial decision-making
Confidence toward financial independence
Through accessible, real-world education, NYFOH empowers communities to break cycles of dependency, strengthen their financial future, and create lasting opportunity.
NY Friends of Haiti 2010 (NYFOH) empowers youth in rural Haiti through education that builds leadership, confidence, and opportunity.
Program highlights:
STEM & technology programs to expand digital access
Eco-School model integrating environmental education
Student-led tree planting & care for sustainability
World Environment Day (June 5) community tree-planting with families
Your support provides education, technology, and environmental stewardship, creating lasting change for students and their communities.
NY Friends of Haiti 2010 (NYFOH) supports rural women farmers by building economic stability, independence, and long-term self-sufficiency.
Program focus:
Practical agricultural training for women farmers
Tools & resources to increase productivity
Improved market access to grow income
Food security & resilient local economies
By investing in women-led agriculture, NYFOH strengthens livelihoods, reduces dependency, and helps communities thrive sustainably.
