May 2026 Impact Report:
MSS Is Hosting Its Biggest Event of the Year. June 27 Is the Date.
On Saturday, June 27, 2026, MUNA Social Services will host the Summer Community Fest at Baitul Mamur Masjid and Community Center, 1033 Glenmore Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11208. Doors open at 10 AM and the event runs until 6 PM. MSS is preparing for 2,500 or more attendees and will be serving free meals throughout the entire day.
This is not a small gathering. MSS has spent months coordinating with elected officials, community organizations, and city agencies to put together a full day that has something for everyone, kids, families, seniors, and neighbors who just want to come out and be part of something.
The day will include:
- A cookout with free meals for 2,500 or more people
- A bubble tea stand
- Horses
- A firehouse visit
- Games and sports
- Youth competitions
The fest is being held in partnership with Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, Assemblyman Erik Martin Dilan, State Senator Roxanne J. Persaud, Assemblywoman Nikki Lucas, City Council Member Sandy Nurse of District 37, City Council Member Chris Banks of District 42, the NYPD Community Affairs Bureau, Met Council, UA3 Community First, COPO, NYIC, Muslim Ummah of North America, Life, NAHAR, Guidance Residential, and other community partners.
The breadth of that partnership list says something. This event has real institutional support behind it, and the community it is designed to serve deserves nothing less.
Admission is free. No registration required. Come early.
Aim High Academy Opens New Location in Jamaica, Queens
MUNA Social Services is expanding Aim High Academy to Jamaica, Queens. A new location is now open at 166-15 89th Ave, Jamaica, NY 11432, cross street of ICNA Masjid, bringing the program’s academic support and SHSAT prep directly to families in the broader Jamaica area.
On May 30, 2026, a group of MSS and MUNA leaders officially marked the opening by putting up the banner outside the building. Present were Delwar Mozumder, Director of Nahar, MUNA; Atiquer Rahman, President of the Jamaica West Chapter for Men; Mahfuzur Rahman, Secretary of the Jamaica West Chapter for Men; Jahangir Alam, President of the Highland Subchapter; Shamsul Alam, Finance Assistant Secretary of the NYN Zone; and Abdullah Tareque Muhammad, Director of Aim High Academy.
The Jamaica location will offer two programs. SHSAT preparation runs from June through test week, with sessions every Saturday and Sunday in June from 9 AM to 1 PM, Monday through Wednesday during July and August, and back to weekends from September through test week. Monthly tuition is $200, with a 20 percent discount for full payment upfront and sibling discounts available.
Homework Help covers 2nd through 10th grade, running four days a week Monday through Thursday from 4:30 to 6:30 PM starting September 14. Monthly tuition is $150. Both programs carry a one-time $20 registration fee.
All programs are supervised by Dr. Jahangir Kabir, NY State Certified School Building Leader.
With locations now in East New York, Jackson Heights, and Jamaica, Aim High Academy is growing its reach across the neighborhoods that need quality, affordable academic support the most.
To register or for more information, call or message 718-619-5395 or 917-267-8136, or visit munassinc.org.
The NYC Mayor Asked for 5. We Showed Up with 40.
On May 21, 2026, MSS received a call from Mayor Mamdani’s office requesting four to five volunteers to assist seniors affected by a storm at 183rd Street and 90th Avenue in Jamaica.
Within two hours, MSS had mobilized over 40 volunteers from Jackson Heights, Jamaica, and South Jamaica. Eight to ten times what was asked for, all fully prepared and ready to deploy.
The Mayor’s office ultimately advised that volunteers were no longer needed. But that is not the story. The story is that MSS made 40 calls, got 40 people ready, and had them standing by in under two hours. That kind of organizational capacity does not happen overnight. It is built through years of community trust, consistent presence, and a network of people who show up when it counts.
When the city calls, MSS does not send the minimum. It sends everything it has.
Council Speaker's Senior Adviser Visits Aim High Academy
On May 18, 2026, Sister Zenera Ahmad, Senior Adviser to NYC City Council Speaker Julie Menin, visited Aim High Academy for a firsthand look at the program in action.
The visit gave city leadership a direct view of what Aim High does every day: a room full of students, working, learning, and showing up. No presentation needed. The program speaks for itself.
Having a senior adviser to the City Council Speaker visit the classroom is a reflection of where Aim High Academy stands in the broader conversation about youth education and after school programming in New York City. MSS has built something worth paying attention to, and people in city government are starting to take notice.
Aim High Academy continues to grow its academic programs, its student body, and its relationships with the people who shape education policy across the five boroughs.
CAIR-NY Brings Anti-Bullying Workshop to Aim High Academy
On May 11, 2026, CAIR-NY led an anti-bullying workshop for students at Aim High Academy, covering what bullying behavior looks like, why it happens, and how students can recognize and respond to it.
The session gave students a clear framework: bullying is intentional, unwanted, aggressive, and repetitive. Understanding those four markers helps kids name what they are experiencing and know when to speak up.
Aim High Academy does not limit itself to academics. The program invests in the full development of its students, and that means making space for conversations about respect, safety, and how to treat the people around you. Bringing in CAIR-NY to lead this session was a natural extension of that commitment.
It is exactly the kind of programming that separates a good after school program from a great one.
MSS and UA3 Distribute Food to 600 Families in Honor of AAPI Heritage Month
On May 13, 2026, MUNA Social Services and UA3 Community First partnered with local elected officials to host an AAPI Food Giveaway at 1033 Glenmore Ave, Brooklyn, in recognition of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The event ran from 1 to 3 PM and served 600 families on a first come, first served basis.
The partnership brought together two organizations committed to food access and community service, united around a shared goal of making sure AAPI families and neighbors in East New York had access to free groceries during a month dedicated to celebrating their contributions to the borough and the city.
Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso was recognized for his support of the event, alongside City Council Member Chris Banks of District 42, City Council Member Sandy Nurse of District 37, and Assemblyman Erik Martin Dilan. Additional elected officials and community leaders were also in attendance.
600 families walked away with food. That is the number that matters most.
The event reflects MSS’s ongoing commitment to serving all communities across Brooklyn, not just the ones it has historically worked with, but every family that shows up with a need.
57 Seniors, Two Sessions: Senior Connection's May 2026
In May 2026, MUNA Social Services’ Senior Connection program held two sessions across its East New York and Kensington locations, welcoming 57 seniors over the course of the month.
Both sessions ran back to back on May 11 and May 12, with East New York hosting 29 seniors and Kensington bringing in 28. The nearly identical turnout at both sites reflects how consistently the program has taken root in both neighborhoods.
For many of the seniors who attend, these gatherings are a fixture of the week. A familiar space, familiar faces, and a few hours away from the isolation that too many older adults in the city deal with quietly.
“This program gives me something to look forward to,” said Jasim Uddin, a Kensington regular. “I see the same people, we share a meal, we talk. It keeps me going.”
Senior Connection continues to run steady at both sites heading into summer, with MSS focused on expanding sessions and reaching more older adults across the neighborhoods it serves.
Immigration, SNAP, and More: CHC Serves 105 in May
In May 2026, MUNA Social Services’ Community Help Center assisted 105 clients across its four branches in East New York, Parkchester, Jackson Heights, and Kensington. Staff worked one-on-one with every person who came in, helping them navigate some of the most complex systems a family can face.
East New York led with 42 clients. Parkchester and Jackson Heights each saw 23, and Kensington served 17.
The top services this month:
- Immigration assistance: 41 cases
- SNAP benefit applications and renewals: 27 cases
- Bangladesh Consulate support: 14 cases
- Health insurance enrollment: 7 cases
- U.S. Passport applications: 6 cases
- DMV assistance: 4 cases
- Job assistance and unemployment: 3 cases
- Housing support: 2 cases
Immigration remained the single biggest need across all four sites, accounting for nearly 40 percent of all cases in May. For many clients, CHC is the only place they know where someone will sit with them, explain the process in their language, and follow through until the job is done.
“I came in not knowing where to start with my immigration paperwork,” said Rashida M., a client from Jackson Heights. “The staff knew exactly what I needed and helped me every step of the way. I left with a clear plan and all my documents in order.”
CHC heads into the summer months with steady demand across all four locations and a growing number of families finding their way through the door for the first time.
475,000 Pounds. 28,000 People. NEFAP's May 2026 Numbers Are In.
In May 2026, MUNA Social Services’ Nourish Emergency Food Assistance Program distributed 475,000 pounds of food to 28,000 individuals across pantry sites in New York, New Jersey, Delaware, and Pennsylvania.
Every distribution included fresh produce, rice, lentils, canned goods, halal meats, and pantry staples selected to reflect what families in these communities actually cook and eat. From masjids in Brooklyn to partner sites across the region, volunteers and staff made sure every household received their food with dignity and without hassle.
The May numbers represent a step up from April, when NEFAP served 27,500 individuals and distributed 450,000 pounds. The growth is steady and the demand is real.
“We had a strong month,” said Abul Kashem, Director of Warehouse Operations at MSS. “475,000 pounds moving through our network in a single month takes serious coordination. Every volunteer, every driver, every pantry partner played a role in making that happen.”
For the families on the receiving end, the consistency matters as much as the volume.
“I know every month the food will be here,” said one pantry client from East New York. “That kind of reliability makes a real difference when you are trying to plan for your family.”
With summer approaching and demand expected to climb as school lunch programs pause for the season, NEFAP heads into June focused and ready.