MCN joined PS 163’s Homecoming Party to support families with childcare enrollment and connect them with resources for the school year.

MWCEP launched its newest cohort of 12 fellows, who will be working on a civic engagement project to be shared this Winter.

On National Voter Registration Day, MCN partnered with SAPNA to register new voters and educate the community about their rights and responsibilities at the polls.

MCN joined fellow organizers for Power in the Park to kick off election season with food, music, and community building—strengthening our coalition and mobilizing voters.

In partnership with MetroPlus Health, MCN hosted Arts & Sports Day in Astoria Park, featuring art activities, face painting, soccer, and a backpack giveaway to kick off the school year.

MCN joined the Bronx Borough President at the African Heritage Festival to provide voter registration support and connect community members to resources.

MCN joined Manna at the Harlem Health & Wellness Event to support families with childcare enrollment as the school year began.

MCN joined the Manhattan DA’s Office at Harlem Youth On The Plaza to help families prepare for the school year with voter registration and childcare enrollment support.

MCN’s MWCEP program hosted an Alumni Event, bringing together the Spring cohort to reconnect, share updates on their civic engagement work, and strengthen their networks.

MCN joined the Day of Dignity at Muhammad Ali Masjid to provide childcare enrollment and voter registration services, affirming dignity and empowerment for the community.

At Bronx Community College’s City Agency Resource Fair, MCN engaged students in voter education and registration to ensure their voices are represented in upcoming elections.

MCN stands in solidarity with the Haitian community as thousands face the devastating loss of Temporary Protected Status (TPS). This decision threatens to uproot families, destabilize communities, and strip away hard-earned protections. We join our Haitian partners in calling for immediate action to restore and protect TPS so Haitian New Yorkers can live with dignity and security.

MCN’s Executive Director, Husein Yatabarry, and Board Member Aymann Ismail joined BronxTalk to share MCN’s work and highlight the launch of Becoming Baba: Fatherhood, Faith, and Finding Meaning in America. The conversation uplifted stories of faith, fatherhood, and identity while spotlighting MCN’s community impact.

MCN partnered with African Communities Together to support families with voter registration and childcare enrollment, helping ensure access to vital resources and civic engagement.

MCN launched an Intro to Financial Literacy (101) session, helping community members understand budgeting, saving, and building a foundation for financial empowerment.

MCN hosted a Pizza & Movie Night for the Women’s Support Group at Masjid Adam, offering a safe space for connection, discussion, and sisterhood.

At our August Soup Kitchen at Church of the Holy Trinity, MCN and volunteers served warm meals to over 90 neighbors, fostering dignity, connection, and community.

MCN led a Hate Crimes Prevention Workshop at Fordham University, engaging students in strategies to identify, prevent, and respond to bias incidents on and off campus.

MCN led a Hate Crimes Prevention Workshop at Fordham University, engaging students in strategies to identify, prevent, and respond to bias incidents on and off campus.

Voter Registration and Childcare Enrollment Tabling - FIC (Fordham In Community) Back 2 School Fair @ Fordham Plaza 

The MCN team attended the First Annual MOIA Convening, where our Community Coordinator shared MCN’s role in the immigrant nonprofit sector. Executive Director Husein Yatabarry also joined a panel discussion on the current state and future of support for immigrant New Yorkers.

MCN held a healthy relationships workshop with MUNA, equipping 25 women with tools to recognize abuse, build boundaries, and seek support. The session fostered reflection and empowered participants to prioritize safety and wellbeing.

MCN partnered with Hindus for Human Rights to conduct an Immigrant Rights Workshop at Shri Shakti Mariammaa Temple in Ozone Park. Community members also accessed resources on childcare enrollment and benefits services.

MCN engaged community members after Jummah prayer at Masjid Ridwan in the Bronx to educate them about the general election and register voters. Together, we successfully registered over 14 new voters.

MCN staff attended the FareWelcome celebration for Imam Khalid Latif, who is transitioning from his two-decade legacy at ICNYU to founding ICNYC. The event was joined by community leaders, including Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani and comedian Ramy Youssef, celebrating both Imam Khalid’s impact and his new beginnings.

MCN organized a vibrant Bronx resource fair for women and families, providing meals, workshops, childcare, and multilingual services. Over a dozen partner organizations helped attendees access health, safety, and support resources.

At our monthly Soup Kitchen hosted at Church of the Holy Trinity, MCN served meals to over 95 individuals. With volunteer support from YAMA’s girls group, the day embodied generosity, dignity, and community.

MCN partnered with SCWEN for a women's vision board workshop focused on mental wellness and goal setting. 35 participants bonded over mapping their dreams and creating visual paths toward healing and empowerment.

MCN hosted a healthy relationships workshop with 70 young women from Futa Islamic Center, exploring the types of abuse, red flags, boundary-setting, and the importance of building respectful, safe relationships.