NewsThe Haitian TimesSeptember 13, 2026Miami-Dade County
Haitian community advocates build safety net in Southeast Queens
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Longtime Haitian community advocates in Southeast Queens are developing a community safety net providing health programs, financial education, food assistance, and immigrant support.
Read the full story at The Haitian TimesWhy It Matters
Residents in Southeast Queens gain access to new community-led health, financial, food, and immigrant support programs.
Key Facts
- Haitian community advocates in Southeast Queens are building a community safety net.
- The safety net includes health programs, financial education, food assistance, and immigrant support.
Who's Mentioned
OrganizationEpicenter NYC“Original publisher of the news article.”OrganizationTaurus Financial“Partner organization collaborating on an upcoming financial literacy program in ”PersonMarco Solomon“President and co-founder of Frè Ak Sè and retired social worker.”OrganizationSelah Driving School“Partner organization providing driving lessons.”locationQueens Village“Neighborhood in Southeast Queens where Frè Ak Sè operates.”OrganizationFrè Ak Sè“Nonprofit organization founded in 2022 providing health programs, financial educ”locationSt. Albans“Neighborhood in Southeast Queens.”PersonKatia Celifie-Aime“Cofounder of Frè Ak Sè and leader of the Queens/Long Island chapter of Black Gir”locationNew York City“City containing over 5,400 vulnerable Haitians impacted by TPS policy changes.”OrganizationHaitian Americans United for Progress“Organization providing immigration legal aid and newcomer services in Queens.”locationHollis Avenue“Location of Frè Ak Sè headquarters.”locationHaiti“Country of origin for community members and site of a village chicken farm suppo”OrganizationThe Haitian Times“Republisher of the news article.”PersonPhillipe P. Titus“Treasurer and co-founder of Frè Ak Sè.”PersonJean-Claude “Baby Doc” Duvalier“Former dictator of Haiti whose rule prompted large-scale emigration.”OrganizationSacred Heart Church“Former community gathering place for Haitian youth in Southeast Queens during th”locationCambria Heights“Neighborhood in Southeast Queens.”