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About Santana & Vargas Charities Inc.

Our History

 

Santana & Vargas Charities Inc. was founded in 2020 by essential workers who recognized a critical need to provide accessible resources to families and individuals living in poverty. Founders Elvis and Lucila Vargas donated their life savings and have each contributed over 1,820 volunteer hours annually—and counting. Their hearts are fully committed to helping communities and individuals move forward in the best way possible.


 

Our Mission
Santana & Vargas Charities Inc. (S.V.C. Inc.) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded by essential workers in 2020. Our mission is to empower individuals living in poverty by providing the resources they need to lead better, more productive lives. 


 

We are committed to making a positive impact in our community by fostering a spirit of compassion and generosity. We offer a wide range of free services, including:


  • Work readiness training
     
  • Job placement assistance
     
  • Emergency food relief
     
  • Nutrition education
     
  • Clothing and shoes
     
  • Essential toiletries
     
  • SNAP application assistance
     
  • Home deliveries
     
  • Healthcare enrollment
     

All services are provided at no cost to our guests.

Please consider donating today to help us keep our doors open and continue serving those in need.    

Our Team

Our growing team consist of social workers, food service workers, community members, mental health professionals and partners who are passionate about supporting health and wellness in New York.

Become A Partner

We partner with individuals, organizations and businesses to further the cause. Providing free services to over 60,000 annual families (at no cost to any guest).  As a partner you can help close the gap as our program participation continues to increase rapidly.  We need your urgent financial support today to continue our efforts in providing community services to guest who desperately rely on our continual support.


With your support we will be able to continue to help each guest and not turn anyone away due to lack of program funding.   When you become a partner, you are reestablishing everyone's dignity, providing hope, and stability to individuals and families living in poverty. For more information, please contact: info@svcharities.org


Thanking our partners, supporters, donors and wonderful people along the way for your dedication to helping community guest receive the resources available:  Angela B, The Department of Health, Sanitation Foundation, TJX Foundation, Anonymous Private Corporations, United Way Of NYC, Emergency Food & Shelter Program, Ovation, Institute for Transportation and Development Policy, Thierry W. Despont Ltd, Triumphant Full Gospel, Iglesia Fuente De Salvation, Iglesia Misericordia Del Senor, Iglesia Fuente De Salvation, Saving Mothers & Team, Anonymous Donors, Shiela C., Tony, David, Carmen P, Vonne W.  Mark & Andre, Anabel Diaz & Family, Samya Acevedo & family, The Estrella Family, E. Ortiz, The Perez Family, The De Pena Family, The Santana & Vargas Family, David B & Family, The Robles Family, Tio Manolo, Jack Spatola, Cheryl, Leslie, Rita Santos, Board members, Officers and many more for your support & inspiration.  

President & CEO: Lucila Vargas

 

Dear Friends,


What a journey it’s been! Since 2020, we’ve grown from a simple idea into a grassroots organization committed to supporting community members living in poverty. What started as a personal mission to help people from all walks of life has become a thriving, community-based nonprofit that has served thousands of guests with love and compassion.


Thanks to your support, we've helped over 60,000 guests annually with emergency food, clothing, essential supplies, furniture, and more. Our programs also focus on reducing homelessness, increasing nutrition education in underserved areas, promoting work readiness, and supporting mental health. These critical services are always free to our guests, but they come at a significant cost to our organization.

We’re deeply grateful to our generous donors, including the TJX Foundation, for helping families and children access clothing, and Whole Foods Market, for partnering with us to distribute food. It was a joy to work with your incredible team—thank you!


Our team is powered entirely by long-term, full-time volunteers who give their hearts and time every day. Your donations cover 100% of our operational expenses—retail space, electricity, water, and more—so we can keep our doors open and our services flowing.

We need your help. Every dollar truly makes a difference. Your contribution today helps us bring hope, stability, and peace of mind to thousands of people who need it most.

Please consider donating through our GoFundMe link or by clicking the Donate Now button below.

If not you—then who?


With gratitude,
Luci V.

Santana & Vargas Charities Inc. & Team


Brooklyn News12:

 https://brooklyn.news12.com/bed-stuy-charity-that-serves-60000-people-at-risk-of-closing-its-doors 


GoFundMe:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/urgent-aid-needed-for-brooklyns-vulnerable?qid=b73b88c7da3fb690773874d9e3ad3406


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Empowering people with unity, love and valuable resources. 

Providing hope in times of need.

Access to clothing for families and children in need with the support of the TJX Foundation.

Providing resources, clothing, food support, happiness and the ability to move forward. 

Access to clothing for families and children in need with the support of the TJX Foundation.

Copyright © 2020-2024 - All Rights Reserved; Santana & Vargas Charities Inc. is a tax-exempt charitable organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service code. 

Santana & Vargas Charities Inc, 576 Willoughby Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11206. (718) 885-4592

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