Impact

The mission of Bangladeshi American Community Development & Youth Services (BACDYS) is to empower low-income immigrant families in New York City through community engagement and advocacy, fostering cultural harmony. Initially founded to support Bangladeshi newcomers, BACDYS now serves residents across Brooklyn and Queens, providing an array of human services.

Our Services

At BACDYS, we offer a wide range of services to support and empower low-income immigrant families throughout New York City. Our programs include Adult Education, Immigration Services, Benefits Entitlement, and Policy and Advocacy, all aimed at enhancing personal and community well-being. Additionally, we provide Youth Services, Small Business Services, Community Outreach, and Housing Assistance to address the diverse needs of our residents and promote a more inclusive community.

Human Services

In 2023, BACDYS:

  • Provided one-on-one case management and public benefits navigation services to over 300 low-income New Yorkers, connecting them with critical resources such as SNAP, WIC, housing assistance, cash assistance, and Medicaid/Medicare
  • Partnered with the NYC Department of Education to host 13 language access workshops for parents and caregivers with limited English proficiency
  • Reached 160 residents through our Ready to Rent workshops, increasing awareness of affordable housing opportunities

Community Building

In 2023, BACDYS:


  • Co-hosted vibrant community-wide cultural celebrations for Holi and Diwali
  • Successfully advocated for the “Little Bangladesh Way” street naming, acknowledging the growing presence and contributions of the Bangladeshi community in Queens
  • Organized a Thanksgiving food giveaway, distributing turkeys and fresh produce to families in need around the holidays
  • Coordinated a community cleanup event on Liberty Avenue, collecting an astounding 2500 pounds of trash

Economic Development

  • Conducted a Commercial District Needs Assessment in Ozone Park, a significant step toward revitalizing commercial corridors for small businesses
  • Facilitated an entrepreneurship bootcamp for immigrant small business owners in collaboration with Centro Community Partners
  • Coordinated a Participatory Budgeting information session and facilitated budget voting in District 37, providing space for City Line residents to voice their priorities and concerns to the city council around spending in their community

Interested in our services? We’re here to help!

We also offer services in Bengali and Spanish! Walk-Ins welcome. Let us know what you want. Call (718) 235-1700 to make an appointment.