Impact Academy Mission
The MCN Impact Academy is the Muslim Community Network's training initiative designed to strengthen cultural understanding, community safety, and civic participation across New York City. Our workshops equip educators, service providers, community leaders, and frontline staff with the tools they need to better support immigrant, Muslim, and marginalized New Yorkers.
Who we serve
The MCN Impact Academy works with:
You can book 3 WAYS!
Choose the format that best fits your organization's needs.
Choose any single topic as a stand-alone training.
Perfect for: staff meetings, PD refreshers, or community events.
These pre-built or customized packages combine multiple workshops into a themed series. Designed for:
- Schools building cultural competency
- Clinics serving immigrant or Muslim families
- Nonprofits wanting safety or advocacy training
- Community groups building leadership skills
Packages ensure a deeper, more comprehensive learning experience.
Participants receive a Package Completion Certificate.
Create your own full-day agenda by selecting any 4–5 workshops.
Full-day sessions include:
- MCN Community Leadership Certificate
- Lunch (for in-person trainings, when possible)
- Resource packets
- Post-training support
This is our most in-depth and most popular training option.
Participants receive a Training Completion Certificate.
Impact Academy
MCN's premier training initiative equipping educators, service providers, and community leaders with the tools to build a more inclusive New York City.
Impact Academy Booking Packet
Browse the full MCN Impact Academy packet — workshop descriptions, track details, and pricing — rendered inline from our Canva publication.
Workshop Tracks
Five specialized tracks designed to address the most pressing needs in community education, safety, and empowerment.
Build safer, more informed, and more responsive environments.
Hate Crime Prevention
Understand how hate crimes are defined in NYC, how to safely intervene or assist a victim, document incidents, file complaints, access legal support, and guide community members through reporting processes.
Islamophobia & Its Impact
Explore the historical and current realities of anti-Muslim bias, its effect on individuals and institutions, and how to counter harmful narratives.
Immigrant Rights Workshop (IRW)
Understand the legal rights of immigrants in NYC, regardless of status, and how to respond to ICE interactions.
Strengthen your team's understanding of Muslim diversity and build inclusive practices.
Understanding Muslim Diversity
A deep look at the ethnic, linguistic, and cultural diversity within NYC's Muslim communities.
Islamophobia & Its Impact
Learn the myths, stereotypes, and systemic challenges Muslim clients experience, and how to avoid replicating them.
Connecting with Muslim Families
Practical communication strategies, cultural norms, and family engagement techniques tailored for Muslim households.
Give your staff the tools to help immigrant families navigate rights, benefits, and civic life.
Immigrant Rights Workshop (IRW)
Understand the legal rights of immigrants in NYC, regardless of status, and how to respond to ICE interactions.
Benefits Access 101
Learn how to help families access SNAP, WIC, Medicaid, childcare support, and more.
Civic Engagement & Voter Education
Build political empowerment by teaching the voting process, eligibility, and community civic pathways.
Support women facing violence, economic hardship, or barriers to safety.
Healthy Relationships (DV 101)
Covers signs of abuse, safety planning, how to support survivors, and trauma-informed care approaches.
Financial Empowerment for Women
Budgeting, goal-setting, banking basics, and tools for financial independence.
Benefits Access 101
Learn how to navigate childcare programs, WIC, Medicaid, and other supports for women and families.
Your most comprehensive option — a 4–5 hour learning experience.
Organizations may choose any 4–5 workshops across all tracks to design a customized leadership day. Ideal for conference days or team professional development events.
Book a Workshop
Tell us a bit about your organization and which workshop track you're interested in. An MCN staff member will follow up within 1–2 business days to schedule your training.
- Custom training tailored to your team
- Completion certificates for every participant
- Resource packets & post-training support
- In-person or virtual delivery options
Transform Your Organization
Bring MCN's Impact Academy workshops to your team and equip your staff with the cultural competency and community safety skills they need.