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YOUTH & EDUCATION
After-school programs, youth touring,
ESL & GED classes, and college & career
readiness workshops.
ESL & GED classes, and college & career
readiness workshops.
WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP
Leadership training, entrepreneur expos,
and community bazaars that create
economic opportunities for women.
and community bazaars that create
economic opportunities for women.
WELLNESS & FAMILY
Support circles, positive parenting,
and food distributions that reach
every family.
and food distributions that reach
every family.
OUR MISSION & VISION
Who We Are
maonah Community Development Center — the public name of maonah Community Center Together We Rise, Inc. — was incorporated in New York in October 2025. We serve the Yemeni and broader Arab-American immigrant community of Staten Island’s North Shore and beyond, with programs in Arabic and English.
WHAT WE DO
Our Mission
Empowering individuals & families through education, leadership, and advocacy.
The Community Development Center is dedicated to strengthening families and communities by providing comprehensive programs and services that promote education, economic opportunity, health, and social well-being. We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment where every individual has the resources to thrive and contribute to the collective growth of the community.
Our Vision
We envision a vibrant, resilient, and empowered community where families are strong, opportunities are accessible, and individuals of all backgrounds work together to build a future of dignity, equity, and shared prosperity.
Awareness
Community education that informs and equips.
Resilience
Wellness and support that help families stand strong.
Wellness
Mental health and well-being for every generation.
Advocacy
A voice for underserved and immigrant communities.
OUR GOALS
- Strengthen Families: Provide programs and services that promote family stability, positive parenting, and youth development.
- Advance Education & Workforce Development: Deliver educational opportunities, training, and mentorship to prepare community members for academic achievement and meaningful careers.
- Promote Health and Wellness: Support the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of families through accessible health resources, awareness, and partnerships.
- Foster Community Engagement: Encourage civic participation, cultural enrichment, and volunteerism that build unity and pride within the community.
- Support Economic Empowerment: Enhance financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and employment opportunities to help families achieve long-term self-sufficiency.
Get Involved
Partner With Us | Volunteer | Support Our Programs
- Donate – Invest in change. Your support fuels education, growth, and opportunity.
- Share – Help us amplify our mission and reach more lives.
- Volunteer – Take action and be the change our community needs.
About maonah
maonah Community Development Center Together We Rise, Inc.
empowers individuals and families through education, leadership, and advocacy.
a New York not-for-profit corporation.EIN 41-2478585.
Contact Us
maonah Community Development Center
28 Curtis Place, Staten Island, NY 10301
Phone: 347-760-2197
Email: info@maonahcenter.org