Arab American Association of New York officially opened its doors as a not-for-profit organization in December 2001, and since then has provided invaluable social services to tens of thousands of families by working tirelessly to empower, defend, and advocate for New York’s Arab American community. For nearly 20 years AAANY has been a bridge between the Arab community and the rest of New York, fostering greater understanding of Arab culture and immigrant issues, serving as a liaison between schools, government, and other institutions and residents to address issues of discrimination, and providing a variety of culturally sensitive social services. Brooklyn, NY.