COPO supports Brooklyn’s older adults with services that empower them to live healthy, independent lives.
At COPO, we proudly offer comprehensive, culturally sensitive case management for older adults in Brooklyn’s diverse communities. Our trained staff ensures older adults get the resources they need to live with dignity and independence.
Services Include:
Why It Matters:
Clinical Director
Aasma Nuzzi
📞 718-434-3266 ext. 1013
COPO proudly operates the first Halal Older Adult Center in New York City, funded by NY Aging.
We serve our elder community with:
Our team supports over 900 older adult clients, ensuring they stay healthy, socially connected, and supported with dignity. We serve more than 34,000 hot meals annually — all culturally appropriate and prepared with care.
Want to be a part of our program?
Contact:
Hasan Raza
Director of Older Adult Services
📧 hraza@copo.org
📞 718-434-3266 ext. 1013
Daily hot meals served with care, community, and respect.
COPO’s Older Adult Center offers hot, packed halal lunches every weekday for our older adult members.
Meals are:
These lunches ensure our older adults get nutritious meals while also providing a space for connection and community.
Director of Older Adult Services
Hasan Raza
📧 hraza@copo.org
📞 718-434-3266 ext. 1013
COPO proudly operates the only registered Halal Meals on Wheels (HMOW) program in New York City.
This unique service provides hot, halal-certified meals twice a week to low-income Muslim older adults living in Brooklyn. Every delivery honors cultural and religious dietary needs while ensuring older adults receive nourishing meals with dignity and care.
This program is available for individuals 60 years or older and currently serves homebound clients who are unable to access community resources on their own.
Meals on Wheels Coordinator
Mujtaba Ali
📧 mali@copo.org
📞 718-434-3266 ext. 1011
FITNESS PROGRAM
Health. Movement. Connection.
COPO’s Older Adult Center offers weekly fitness sessions designed to support the wellness, mobility, and confidence of our older adult members.
Led by trained staff, our program helps older adults:
Whether it’s chair yoga, low-impact aerobics, or guided cycling — we ensure that every class respects the unique needs of our community members.
📞 For more info, call 718-434-3266
Gentle movement. Mindful wellness. Lasting connection.
COPO offers weekly yoga classes for members of our Older Adult Daycare program, providing a safe, calm, and culturally respectful environment to stay active.
These classes are led by trained instructors and are designed to help participants:
Beyond physical benefits, these sessions offer a space for connection, community, and peace of mind.
“Our members leave yoga class feeling lighter — physically and emotionally.”
📞 For more info, call 718-434-3266
Empowering adults through language and civic education
COPO provides civics and English classes designed to support adult learners, especially those preparing for their U.S. citizenship exams.
Our Citizenship classes focus on:
Alongside that, our ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) program helps clients improve their speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. Classes are held twice a week in a friendly and supportive environment.
Our goal is to help community members gain the tools they need to succeed — in citizenship and in life.
📞 For more info, call 718-434-3266