Venezuelans and Immigrants Aid, Inc.

About This Project

Summary

Venezuelans and Immigrants Aid (VIA) is a dynamic, volunteer-driven organization in New York City, dedicated to empowering those seeking humanitarian protection in the U.S. Our mission is clear: to guide displaced individuals on a path toward safety, integration, and independence. Through vital resources like language training, mental health support, food, clothing, and legal assistance, VIA ensures migrants can rebuild their lives, gain stability, and reconnect with a sense of community

Goals & Objectives

Recognizing the need for a more organized effort, Niurka Meléndez and Héctor Arguinzones founded Venezuelans and Immigrants Aid (VIA) in 2016, a 100% voluntary, community-based nonprofit that serves as a bridge for displaced people and asylum seekers.

Results & Impact

Summary of Events and Activities in 2024 (compare to 2016, when we served around 1000 people, online and in person combined). Five programs: https://vianyc.org/what-we-do/ • Total Number of Activities: 200 • Total Reach In-Person: +8K migrants • Total Reach Online: +113K (YouTube) +4MM (Instagram)