WHO WE ARE

Fundavenyc is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit and New York City Housing Ambassador organization certified by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development.

We have empowered thousands in building a solid foundation in NYC through our four programs:

Affordable housing
Workforce development
Humanitarian aid
Community building

Our team of over 200 is made up mostly of immigrants, many Venezuelans who lived through unthinkable circumstances and risked their lives to escape persecution and difficult conditions in their home countries.

THE CRISIS, OUR SUPPORT

More than 100,000 asylum seekers have arrived in NYC since 2022. Given Fundavenyc’s impact and work on the ground, the Mayor's Office reached out to join forces. We developed proposals with allies for an effective emergency response to this humanitarian crisis.

Fundavenyc is committed to working with our community in need, so we can integrate, become self-sufficient, and achieve self-actualization.

We don't want to just survive, we want to thrive.

WHAT WE BELIEVE

We know the advancement of immigrant communities have always been key to the growth and development of New York City.

We also understand we cannot wait for, nor solely depend on, the City’s stretched resources to provide necessary support and opportunities for our community.

We strive for the advancement of our community by paving the way, providing resources, and building tools for positive development.

WHY FUNDAVENYC

The intimate, first-hand understanding of our global family’s needs sets us apart in providing effective short-term assistance and building long-term solutions for asylum seekers and migrants.

Our additional emphasis on relationship-building ensures creation of a strong community, which contributes significantly to resolving struggles our city faces (i.e. post-pandemic lockdown workforce shortages).

OUR VISION

Fundavenyc aims to become the top provider of HPD-certified Housing Ambassadors. We seek to support not only vulnerable populations like asylum seekers and the elderly, but anyone in need across the five NYC boroughs.

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Mission

Our Team

LEONARDO UZCATEGUI

Nicole Sanchez

Ninoska Rodriguez