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Our Focus | Our Programs
Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic in March 2020, UA3 has stepped up its vital role as an on-the-ground community partner ensuring uninterrupted, direct support for the most needy local residents. We have distributed over $20M worth of fresh produce and food products, ten million facial masks, and $10M worth of hand sanitizers and related healthcare products. Our recipients include fragile seniors, undocumented residents, people with disabilities, and those living at or below the poverty line in SRO and NYCHA accommodations.
Launched by UA3 in 2024, the Youth Empowerment Program is a year-round after-school initiative in New York City created to uplift and inspire high school and college-aged youth. This program focuses on supporting mental health, promoting overall well-being, and building essential career and life skills to help young people succeed both in and out of the classroom.
UA3 is proud to support youth growth through real-world service and leadership opportunities. We regularly welcome high school students, youth clubs, and school groups to volunteer at our pantry and events, helping us serve our community while gaining hands-on experience.. By investing in youth, we are building a generation that is not only capable but also deeply connected to the needs of their communities.
As part of UA3's plan to promote civil engagement, we organized our candidate forums to inform the public about the candidates and their vision for the upcoming elections.
We want to provide our pantry recipients with health information since our population has been struggling with heart problems, diabetes, and high blood pressure. To help incorporate unfamiliar, nutritious ingredients into their diet, UA3 has been hosting workshops to help our patrons get in the know.
