The 1st POC Women and Families’ Shelter in NYC
Who Are We
The Asiyah Women’s Center is an emergency center in New York City addressing the gap of appropriate residential services for the Arab, Middle Eastern, Muslim, South Asian (AMEMSA) and Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) populations
Our Work
Since 2018, our shelter has assisted over 1000 women and families across the tri-state area. We provide temporary housing for victims of domestic violence and women facing eviction or homelessness. By connecting survivors to job opportunities, medical services, housing facilities, and legal assistance, we empower them to grow into strong, independent women
Our Impact
12
housing capacity
+1000
women and children served
6
years of service
Shelter Resident
“I experienced the best days of my life at the Asiyah Women’s Center. I finally felt like I had a family to support me, and be there if I needed them”
Intern
“The Asiyah Women’s Center is a community and you never feel awkward. We’re all friends and family– it’s the best community I’ve been in”
Show Your Support
“God enjoins you to treat women well, for they are your mothers, daughters, aunts."
- Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ)
