March 2026

Dear Friends,

As we move further into 2026, an election year, it is clear that both parties are focused on building an affordability agenda. I’m glad for the national focus on this issue. While New York City has always been a great place to live, affordability is a perennial challenge and today covering the cost of groceries, health care, and housing is more difficult than ever.

Which is why demand for CAMBA’s services has never been higher. We’re working hard to address growing needs in our communities. And we’re being recognized for this work! I’m incredibly proud that CAMBA and CAMBA Housing Ventures were featured by City and State New York, a weekly magazine covering politics and policy in the Empire State, on its “Who’s Who in Affordable Housing” list.

This recognition would not be possible without the hard work of our staff, volunteers, and Board Members.

Want to learn more about our work and how you can increase your impact? Keep scrolling to learn more about our incredible team of social workers (March is National Social Work Month), a Yale graduate who is volunteering with our Refugee Health Services program, the ways our youth are delving into the arts, and the reunion of our neighbors at our archery tournament.

With gratitude, 

“I cannot do all the good that the world needs. But the world needs all the good that I can do.” – Unknown

We may not know who first uttered these words, but at CAMBA, we know the truth of the statement. March is National Social Work Month, a time to honor the dedication of social workers who support, empower, and defend individuals and communities.

CAMBA’s celebrates our 113 social workers who are embedded in nearly every CAMBA program, from our homeless shelters and legal services programs to our community health, family support, and education and youth development initiatives. Their work is multifaceted, ranging from clinical case management and crisis intervention to providing holistic support for individuals and families.

Please join us in celebrating these women and men!

"The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing." —Socrates

Frank Kawai Tran has been volunteering for CAMBA Refugee Health Services since September 2025. A graduate of Yale University with a degree in molecular, cellular, and developmental biology, Frank has spent much of his time with CAMBA researching how to extend our offerings in health education and preventive healthcare to refugee clients. So far, he has completed 15 assignments on different topics, including diabetes, allergies, arthritis, cardiovascular disease, digestive health, cancer, and more.

Frank built a presentation for CAMBA’s refugee clients on how to sustain healthy habits. He also attended a workshop on mental health offered by New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

A former lab intern and research assistant for Northwell Health, Harvard, and the Yale School of Medicine, Frank hopes to one day attend medical school. When not volunteering at CAMBA you can find him at his full-time job as a mathematics tutor for elementary school youth, and a science tutor for high school students.

We thank Frank for all he does to help youth and adults prepare for strong, successful futures.  

Each year, CAMBA partners with NYCRUNS for one of Brooklyn’s largest races, held in Brooklyn’s beautiful Prospect Park. Learn how you can support our team!

From Broadway to Building Blocks: Arts & STEM in Action 

CAMBA supports youth in the arts! The CAMBA Kids Unite program at P.S.170 brings arts and STEM enrichment to students, fostering the next generation of competent leaders and instilling confidence in our youth.

Their most recent opportunity involved learning choreography from the Broadway show, Hell's Kitchen, in workshops led by Marquis Studios.

Read more about what our young people are learning in this CAMBA Voice blog post.

Battle of the Boroughs' 20th Anniversary Archery Tournament

This year's Battle of the Boroughs marked a milestone — CAMBA's 20th anniversary tournament — and it did not disappoint! More than 100 archers competed across 20 categories, representing elementary through adult divisions in barebow, recurve, and compound bow.

Our CAMBA Beacon students shone brightly in the Middle School Girls Beginner Barebow division, finishing 1st, 2nd, and 3rd: Olivia Jeanite, Emily Jeanite, and Alania Cruz, respectively.

The day's most memorable moment came when Director Robyn Stovall honored coaches Larry Brown and Phillip Jefferson with recognition plaques. Incredibly, alumni from the program's very first year surprised the crowd with an additional plaque, leaving him visibly moved. It was a fitting tribute at a tournament 20 years in the making.

Tournaments like this are proof that sport builds more than skill — they build community. From first-time competitors to coaches who've given decades, and alumni who still call this family. Here's to 20 more years!

April 15 is Tax Day

Did you know the U.S. government recently changed rules to make it easier to deduct gifts to nonprofits like CAMBA? Take advantage of this change by clicking here to expand your giving in 2026.