About APNA
Learn about our mission, vision, values, and the dedicated people behind APNA Community Services.
Our Mission
APNA's mission is community engagement, education and empowerment through culturally sensitive services, advocacy, and education to promote self-sufficiency and social well-being.
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Our Vision
We envision vibrant, inclusive communities where all individuals have equitable access to resources, opportunities, and support systems that enable them to thrive and contribute to the collective well-being.
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Founded in 2017
Serving Southern Brooklyn’s diverse immigrant communities
APNA Community Services began as a grassroots response to the unmet needs of immigrant communities in Southern Brooklyn in 2017 with a mission to build bridges through community engagement, education, and empowerment.
The Brooklyn neighborhoods of Brighton Beach and Coney Island, which are home to diverse communities of recent immigrants from countries including Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, and several Central American countries. Members of these communities often are not native English speakers and have difficulty navigating government and non-profit social service systems. APNA’s services are now city-wide, and individuals are coming from all five boroughs and Nassau County to get needed services and support from APNA.
With ten staff members and 50+ dedicated volunteers who speak English, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi, Bengali, Spanish, Ukrainian, Arabic, Pashto, Dari, and Russian, APNA now operates out of two locations in Brooklyn and has a food pantry in Brighton Beach.
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Leadership
Pervez Siddiqui
Board Chair and Co-Founder
Pharmacist and Entrepreneur with over 35 years of experience in healthcare, technology and community service.
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Erum Hanif
Co-Founder and CEO
A visionary leader with 15+ years of experience in HR, organization development, and community advocacy.
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Our Staff
Our dedicated team includes professionals with expertise in social services, community development, education, and advocacy. Many of our staff members come from the communities we serve, bringing valuable cultural knowledge and lived experience to their work.
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Contribute to our mission of empowering communities through service, education, and advocacy. We offer a collaborative work environment, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.