Chhaya Community Development Corporation
Non-profit OrganizationsNew York, United States11-50 Employees
Chhaya Community Development Corporation is a non-profit based in Jackson Heights, Queens, New York, focused on supporting New Yorkers of South Asian origin through housing and economic development initiatives. The organization engages in direct services, education and outreach, community organizing, research and policy work, and coalition-building at both local and city levels, aiming to improve stability and well‑being across outcomes such as education, employment, civic participation, and mental health. Its programs address tenant rights, financial education, sustainable homeownership, foreclosure prevention, energy efficiency, workforce development, and civic engagement, with the goal of equipping clients with tools and resources to foster lasting positive change. Chhaya operates within the non-profit sector by connecting individuals to services and advocating for policy and community improvements that support economically stable and thriving neighborhoods.