 Cell
phones
 Food Pantries
 Food Stamps
 GED Programs
 Legal Advice
 Medicaid
 Medical, Dental, Vision Clinics for the Uninsured
 Rent Assistance
 Utility Payment Assistance
 Vocational Training Programs
ADDITIONAL
PROGRAMS AND
SERVICES
***VERY IMPORTANT***
You must contact the agencies directly mentioned in this packet for their
eligibility requirements. We do not have that information.
Programs are subject to change or be discontinued at any time.
Table of Contents
Computer Programs
Buy A Computer Program ................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Free Computer Software ....................................................................................................................... 5
Free Computer Classes Online ............................................................................................................. 6
Bronx Computer Training Programs .................................................................................................... 7
Manhattan Computer Training Programs ............................................................................................. 8
Health Programs
Medical Sliding Fee Clinics ................................................................................................................... 9
City Of New York's Official Prescription Discount Card ..................................................................... 9
Federally-Funded Health Centers ......................................................................................................... 9
Vision Sliding Fee Clinics ................................................................................................................... 10
Dental Sliding Fee Clinics ................................................................................................................... 11
New York State Prescription Saver Program ..................................................................................... 12
City Of New York's Official Prescription Discount Card ................................................................... 12
Pfizer Free Medication Maintain™ Program ...................................................................................... 13
Job Websites
Job Search Engines And Career Specific Websites .......................................................................... 14
Legal
Free Legal Aid In New York ................................................................................................................. 16
Miscellaneous
Immigrant Assistance .......................................................................................................................... 17
Free Cellphone Plans (Free Minutes) ................................................................................................. 18
Utility Programs (Con Edison) ............................................................................................................ 19
Bronx Medicaid & Food Stamp Centers ............................................................................................. 20
Food Pantries ....................................................................................................................................... 21
Division Of Housing & Community Renewal ..................................................................................... 22
Substance Abuse / Counseling Websites .......................................................................................... 23
P.O.T.S. - Part Of The Solution (Multi- services) .............................................................................. 24
Bronx Works (Multi-services).............................................................................................................. 25
Rent, Shelters, Eviction Help
NYC Family Anti-Eviction Legal Services .......................................................................................... 26
Behind On Rent Or Facing Eviction.................................................................................................... 27
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Eviction Help, Rooms To Rent, Homeless Resources ..................................................................... 28
The Legal Support Unit........................................................................................................................ 32
Recipient Arrears - One Shot Deal ...................................................................................................... 33
Emergency Assistance To Adults (EAA) ............................................................................................ 34
Emergency Safety New Assistance (ESNA) ....................................................................................... 35
Applicant Arrears ................................................................................................................................. 36
Family Eviction Prevention Supplement (FEPS)................................................................................ 37
Emergency Assistance (One-Shot Deal) ............................................................................................ 39
Disability Rent Increase Exemption - (DRIE) ..................................................................................... 42
Rent Help In New York City ................................................................................................................. 44
Rent Assistance (Various programs) ................................................................................................. 46
Training Programs
Bronx County GED® Preparation Programs ...................................................................................... 47
Bronx Educational Opportunity Center
(Ged, Security Guard, Microsoft Office, Medical Asst.,
Direct Care, EMT) ......................................................... 48
The Consortium For Worker Education
(GED, ESL, Computer, A+ Cert., Culinary, Citizenship). 49
Per Scholas
(Computer Technician Training) ..................................... 50
Manhattan Educational Opportunity Center (GED, ESL, College Prep, Microsoft Office, Dev. Asst.,
Electronic Health Records, Pc Repair/A+ Tech,
Security Guard, Civil Service Test Prep) ...............
51
Queens Educational Opportunity Center
(GED, ESL, College Prep, Microsoft Office,
Medical Billing,Home Health Aide, Security Guard,
Civil Service Test Prep ........................................
Brooklyn Educational Opportunity Center
52
(GED, ESL, College Prep, Hospitality., Medical Asst.,
Medical E-Records) ...................................................... 53
Mid-Manhattan Adult Learning Center
(GED, ESL, CNA, LPN, Network, A+ Computer Repair,
Microsoft Office, Medical Billing, Air Cond.& Refrig.) .... 54
St. Nicks Alliance
(CDL, Paratransit) ........................................................ 55
BWI
(Security Guard Training - Women Only) ...................... 56
Brooklyn Workforce Innovations
(CDL, TV & Film, Cable Installation, Learn to Drive,
Woodworking) .............................................................. 57
Environmental Remediation Technician ............................................................................................ 57
Green Jobs Training in the Bronx....................................................................................................... 58
Construction Training For Women ..................................................................................................... 58
Casac Training ..................................................................................................................................... 59
Food Protection Online Course .......................................................................................................... 60
Home Health Aide Training ................................................................................................................. 61
Project Rise @ Kbcc (Training for 18 to 24 year olds) ...................................................................... 62
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BUY A COMPUTER PROGRAM
PER SCHOLAS
A computer with Internet access is the most important tool you can have to develop your career
and help your children succeed in school. Per Scholas computers are all full-featured,
reconditioned Pentium III and Pentium IV PC's complete with 512 MB RAM, monitor, network
card, CD-ROM, USB ports, a keyboard and mouse, everything you need to get online with
Cable/DSL service
COST:
$245 (a $600 value) plus shipping
FEATURES:
· Pentium IV Processor
· 1 Gig RAM
· Windows XP OS
· 80 Gig Hard Drive
· CD-ROM Drive
·
·
·
·
USB Ports
Cable/DSL-Ready
Network Card
Monitor
INCLUDES:
· FREE Antivirus Software
· FREE Channel 13/WNET Educational
Software
· FREE Open Office Productivity Software
· FREE 1-Year Warranty Including Service
Center
· FREE Lifetime Bilingual Toll-Free Tech
Support
Upgrades available including flat screen monitor, printer, memory and hard drive upgrades. Laptops
also available while supplies last.
To place an order to be shipped or picked up at our Factory Outlet Store, please call 718-772-0693.
To inquire about bulk purchases for your organization, please contact Damien Howard at 718-7720631.
Our Factory Outlet Store is located at 1575 Bronx River Ave in the Bronx and is normally open
Monday-Friday from 9:00am - 4:00pm.
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FREE COMPUTER SOFTWARE
OPENOFFICE SOFTWARE
There is free software that works just like MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint,
Draw and Access. It is called Openoffice. You can download it from
their official site http://www.openoffice.org/ If you want, when you
set it up, make Openoffice the default program so that all documents
are made in Openoffice.
This is a link for tutorials: http://www.tutorialsforopenoffice.org/ or you
can ask questions at the Openoffice forum http://www.oooforum.org/forum/
***VERY IMPORTANT***
When you go to save the document, click on the drop down arrow in the
"Save as type" field and save it as a MS Word document with the
extension .doc. If you don't save it as a MS Word document, with the
extension .doc, it will by default save it as an ODF text document with
extension .odt, that means that it can only be read by someone using
Openoffice. From time to time they may ask for a donation but it is not
required.
They use the terms: Writer, Calc, Impress, Draw and Base which are
described below.

Writer
Word processing feature (similar to MS Word)

Calc
Spreadsheet feature (similar to MS Excel)

Impress
Presentation feature (similar to MS PowerPoint)

Draw
Drawing feature in OpenOffice (similar to MS Draw)

Base
Database feature (similar to Access)
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FREE COMPUTER CLASSES
GCLF Learn Free ONLINE
Training In English & Spanish
Go to website: http://GCFLearnfree.org
Sample of Free Courses
Computer Basics
Windows
Internet Basics
Email Basics
Internet Safety
Mozilla Firefox
Twitter 101
Facebook
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Access
Microsoft Outlook
OpenOffice.org
Publisher
Linkedin
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BRONX COMPUTER TRAINING PROGRAMS
http://www.nypl.org/selected-schools-and-organizations-offering-computer-training
Fee?
Day / Evening /
Weekend
3450 East Tremont Avenue
Bronx, NY 10465
(718) 863-4057
No
D/E
(classes held in various
locations)
East Side House Settlement
337 Alexander Avenue
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 665-5250
No
E
(Mondays for beginners,
Tu-Fr, MS Office)
FBCS Heiskell Enterprise
Technology Center
2715 Bainbridge Avenue
Bronx, NY 10458
(718) 733-2557, ext. 18 or 19
No
D/E/W
(valid photo ID required)
Lehman College, Office of Continuing
Education
250 Bedford Park Blvd.
Bronx, NY 10468
(718) 960-8512
Yes
D/E/W
(check catalog of
classes for schedule)
Name
Address / Phone
Bronx Adult Learning Center
Mercy Center
377 East 145 Street
Bronx NY 10454
(718) 993-2789
No
North Bronx Career Counseling and
Outreach Center (SUNY)
3950 Laconia Avenue
Bronx, NY 10466
(718) 547-1001
No
D
(Mon - Fri)
Per Scholas
1231 LaFayette Ave.
Bronx, NY 10474
(800) 877-4068
No
D
(M-F, 9am-4pm)
Phipps Opportunity Center
3125 Third Ave. (at East 159th
Street)
Bronx, NY 10451
(347) 329-3929
No
D
(Open Lab starting
12pm Mon-Thurs, 11am
on Fri)
Phipps West Farms Technology &
Career Center
1071A East Tremont Ave
Bronx, NY 10460
(718) 620-1900
No
D/E/W
(Sat Open Lab only;
Open Lab starting 1pm
Mon-Thurs)
Riverdale Community Center
660 West 237th Street
Bronx, NY 10463
(718) 796-4724
Yes
E
Tuesday evenings
(beginners,
MS Word & Excel
courses)
Soundview Community in Action
1217 Stratford Avenue,
2nd Fl. Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 328-0739
No
D
(Tues, Wed & Fri 9am12:30pm)
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MANHATTAN COMPUTER TRAINING PROGRAMS
http://www.nypl.org/selected-schools-and-organizations-offering-computer-training
Fee?
Day / Evening /
Weekend
No
D
Chinatown Manpower Project
70 Mulberry Street
New York, NY 10013
(212) 571-1697
Yes
D/E/W
(for low income,
unemployed, or
refugees)
Global Business Institute
145 East 125th Street
New York, NY 10027
(212) 663-1500
No
D
(Mon - Fri, must pass
standardized test)
Lenox Hill Neighborhood House
331 East 70th Street
New York, NY 10021
(212) 744-5022, ext. 1305
Yes
D/E
The Learning Annex
48 West 37th Street
New York, NY 10018
(212) 371-0280
Yes
D/E/W
Mid-Manhattan Adult Learning Center
(MMALC)
212 West 120th Street
New York, NY 10027
(212) 666-1919 or
(212)-666-1920
No
New School
66 West 12th Street
New York, NY 10011
(212) 229-5630 Ext. 1
Yes
D/E/W
Non-Profit Computing - Referral Service
(212) 759-2368
No
D/E
No
D/E/W
NYU, School of Continuing and
Professional Studies
145 Fourth Avenue
New York, NY 10003
(212) 998-7200
(888) 998-7204
Yes
D/E/W
Pace University - Computer Learning
Center
551 Fifth Avenue,
8th Floor
New York, NY 10176
(212) 346-1222
Yes
D/E/W
PC Learn
71 West 23rd Street
New York, NY 10010
(646) 336-4450
Yes
D
(Mon - Fri,
corporate clients only)
Name
Address / Phone
Charles B. Rangel Technology
Learning Center
216 Fort Washington Ave.
New York, NY 10032
(212) 923-1803 ext. 7
212 West 120th Street
NYC Department of Education - Office of
New York, NY 10027
Adult and Continuing Education
(212) 666-1920
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BRONX CLINICS THAT CHARGE ACCORDING TO YOUR INCOME
(They charge between $15 to $30 a visit)
MEDICAL
Montefiore Hospital Clinic
3444 Kossuth Ave, (E. Gunhill Road)
Bronx, NY 10467
718- 920-2273 (Registration)
North Central Bronx Hospital
3424 Kossuth Avenue
Bronx, NY 10467
718-519-5000
Bella Vista Health Ctr
890 Hunts Point Boulevard
Bronx, NY 10474
718-589-2141
Plaza Del Castillo Health Ctr
1515 Southern Boulevard
Bronx, NY 10460
718-589-1600
El Nuevo San Juan
1065 Southern Boulevard
Bronx, NY 10459
718-589-2440
Renaissance Health Care - Harlem Location
215 West 125th St. (near 7th Ave.)
New York, NY 10027
212-932-6500
Jacobi Medical Ctr
1400 Pelham Parkway South
Bronx, NY 10461
718- 918-5000
Renaissance Health Care - Upper Manhattan
Location
175 Nagle Ave.
New York, NY
212-544-2001
Lincoln Medical & Mental Health Ctr
234 East 149th Street
Bronx, NY 10451
718-579-5000
Segundo Ruiz Belvis Diagnostic & Treatment Ctr
545 East 142nd Street
Bronx, NY 10454
718-579-4000
Morrisania Diagnostic & Treatment Ctr
1225 Gerard Avenue
Bronx, NY 10452
718-960-2777
New York City Free Clinic
16 East 16th Street
New York, NY 10003
Phone: 212-206-5200
CITY OF NEW YORK'S OFFICIAL PRESCRIPTION DISCOUNT CARD
Apply at www.bigapplerx.com or Call 311 or 1-800-697-6974
With the BigAppleRx card, you can expect to save an average of 15% on brand name and 53% on generic
medications. You will receive the best price available to you through this program at the pharmacy. On
occasion, the pharmacies may price a particular medication lower than the discount rate provided by the card.
If that is the case, you will receive the lower price.
FEDERALLY-FUNDED HEALTH CENTERS
If you have no health insurance, federally-funded health centers care for you. You pay what you can afford, based on your
income. Health centers provide:
 Checkups & Treatment when you're sick
 Dental care and prescription drugs for your family
 Complete care when you're pregnant
 Mental health and substance abuse care if you need
it
 Immunizations and checkups for your children
Go to this link & put in your zipcode http://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov/Search_HCC.aspx
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SLIDING FEE VISION CLINICS
Name
Street Address
Zip Code
Phone
The Jewish Guild for the Blind - Center for Diabetes
Care
15 West 65th Street
10023
(212)712-9944
The Jewish Guild for the Blind - Early Intervention and
Preschool Programs
15 West 65th Street
10023
(212)769-6306
The Jewish Guild for the Blind - Independent Living Skills
Program
15 West 65th Street
C Level (Basement)
10023
(212)769-7850
William F. Ryan Community Health Center
110 West 97th Street
10025
(212)749-1820
St. Luke's Ambulatory Care Services
1111 Amsterdam Avenue
(at 114th Street)
10025
(212)523-4403
Renaissance Health Care Network Diagnostic &
Treatment Center
215 West 125th Street
10027
(212)932-6500
Naomi Berrie Diabetes Center
1150 Saint Nicholas Avenue
Columbia University Medical Center
Russ Berrie Medical Science Pavilion
10032
(212)851-5494
BronxCare at Third Avenue
2737-41 Third Avenue
10451
(718)838-1000
Montefiore Comprehensive Health Care Center
305 East 161st Street
10451
(718)579-2500
Morrisania Diagnostic & Treatment Center
1225 Gerard Avenue
10452
(718)960-2777
Morris Heights Health Center - Burnside
85 West Burnside Avenue
10453
(718)716-4400
Union Community Health Center - Grand Concourse
2021 Grand Concourse
10453
(718)960-6433
United Cerebral Palsy of NYC - Bronx Health Care
Services
408 East 137th Street
10454
(877)827-2666
BronxCare - Westchester Ave. Medical &Dental
614 Westchester Avenue
10455
(718)742-5252
Hunts Point Multi-Ctr - Dr. Ramon S. Velez Health Center
754 East 151st Street
10455
(718)402-2800
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Health Center
1265 Franklin Avenue
3rd floor
10456
(718)503-7700
Claremont Family Health Center - Promesa
262-4 East 174th Street
10457
(718)299-6910
BronxCare - Eye Care Center
1650 Grand Concourse, Ground Floor
10457
(718)518-5300
Union Community Health Center - Fordham Plz
470 East Fordham Road
10458
(718)960-3805
Union Community Health Center - Main Facility
260 East 188th Street
10458
(718)960-9110
Urban Health Plan - El Nuevo San Juan Health
1065 Southern Boulevard
10459
(718)589-4755
Comprehensive Family Care Center
1621 Eastchester Road
10461
(718)405-8040
Montefiore Medical Group - Bronx East
2300 Westchester Avenue
10462
(718)829-1900
Bronx Park Medical Pavilion
2016 Bronxdale Avenue
10462
(718)822-1515
Mt. Sinai Hospital of Queens Physician
27-15 30th Avenue
11102
(718)932-0007
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SLIDING FEE DENTAL CLINICS
http://www.nyc.gov/html/hia/html/resources/services_dental.shtml
Dental Clinics and Centers
Telephone
Number
Dental Clinics and Centers
Phone Number
(718) 240-6281
Morris Heights Health – St. Ann’s
625 East 137th Street
Bronx, New, New York 10454
(718) 250-8963
Mount Sinai Hospital
Dept. of Dentistry
1 Gustave L. Levy Place
Annenberg Building – 2nd Floor
New York, New York 10029
(212) 241-7121
718-901-6271
New York Presbyterian
Weill Cornell
525 East 68th Street – 21st Floor
New York, New York 10021
(212) 746-5190
(212) 305-6726
New York Methodist Hospital
506 Sixth Street
Kirkwood Pavilion – 1st Floor
Brooklyn, New York 11215
(718) 780-5410
Harlem Hospital Ctr.
16 West 137th Street
New York, New York 10037
(212) 939-2890
New York University
College of Dentistry
345 East 24th Street
New York, New York 10010
(212) 998-9800
Interfaith Medical Ctr.
1536 Bedford Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11216
(718) 613-7375
North General Hospital
1879 Madison Avenue
New York, New York 10035
(212) 423-4322
Jamaica Hospital
134-20 Jamaica Avenue
Jamaica, New York 11418
(718) 206-6980
Soundview Healthcare Network
731 White Plains Road
Bronx, New York 10473
(718) 589-8324
Kings County Hospital
441 Clarkson Avenue, “E Bldg. 1st
Floor
Brooklyn, New York 11203
(718) 245-4915
St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hosp. Ctr.
1000 Tenth Avenue
New York, New York 10019
(212) 523-6389
Long Island College Hospital
339 Hicks Street
Brooklyn, New York 11201
(718) 780-1243
St. Mary’s Hospital
170 Buffalo Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11213
(718) 221-3107
Maimonides Medical Ctr.
4802 Tenth Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11219
(718) 283-7428
Woodhull Medical & Mental Health 760
Broadway
(718) 963-8308
Brooklyn, New York 11206
MediSys Family Health Care-tr.– Astoria
4-21 27th Avenue
Astoria, New York 11102
(718) 278-6885
Wycoff Heights Medical Ctr.
374 Stockholm Street
Brooklyn, New York 11237
Morris Heights Health Ctr. - Walton
25 East 183rd Street
Bronx, New York 10453
(718) 716-4400
Brookdale Univ. Hosp. & Medical Ctr.
1 Brookdale Plaza
Brooklyn, New York 11212
Brooklyn Hospital Ctr.
155 Ashland Place
Brooklyn, New York 11201
The Charity Care Office
1276 Fulton Ave. 2nd Fl.
Bronx, NY
Columbia Presbyterian Medical Ctr.
622 West 168th Street
New York, New York 10032
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(718) 401-6578
(718) 963-7174
NEW YORK STATE PRESCRIPTION SAVER PROGRAM
Call 1-800-788-6917
What is the New York State Prescription Saver card?
The New York Prescription Saver is a pharmacy discount card sponsored by New York State. This
program offers discounts on prescription drugs to New York residents who have limited incomes,
and are either 50 to 64 years of age or have been determined by the Social Security
Administration to have a disability. The card is free and can provide savings on your prescription
medications right at the counter.
How much can I expect to save with the New York Prescription Saver card?
Savings will vary depending on the quantity, type and brand of the drug purchased. In general, you
can expect savings of up to 60% off the retail price of generics, and up to 30% off the retail price of
A. brand name drugs. All drugs receive a discount from the pharmacy, and many drugs
receive an additional discount from the manufacturer which further reduces the price.
Is there a discount on every drug?
The New York Prescription Saver card offers discounts on nearly all brand and generic prescription
drugs. There are very few drugs that are not included in the program. These exceptions include Drug
Efficacy Study Implementation (DESI) drugs and medications used for the treatment of erectile
dysfunction.
Are specialized and expensive drugs included?
Yes. Many medications that are used to treat chronic diseases are covered, even those that are very
expensive. However, drugs that have to be injected by your physician, like some chemotherapy
drugs, are not included. Only prescription drugs that are dispensed at a participating pharmacy are
included. Check with your pharmacist for more details.
Are there discounts on diabetic supplies?
Yes. The New York Prescription Saver card provides discounts on some diabetic supplies such as
insulin, insulin syringes and insulin needles; if accompanied by a prescription from your doctor. Test
strips and glucose monitors are not covered.
How do I apply?
You can apply for the New York Prescription Saver card online at
http://nyprescriptionsaver.fhsc.com, by mail, or by phone. Online applicants will need to affirm that
the information provided on the online application is true, complete, and accurate. To apply by mail,
an application form and brochure is available for print on the website. Or, you can call
1-800-788-6917 to apply by phone or request an application brochure. If you are approved, a New
York Prescription Saver card will be mailed to you usually within two weeks of receipt of the
application. As soon as you get the new card, you can begin saving at participating pharmacies.
CITY OF NEW YORK'S OFFICIAL PRESCRIPTION DISCOUNT CARD
Apply at www.bigapplerx.com or Call 311 or 1-800-697-6974
With the BigAppleRx card, you can expect to save an average of 15% on brand name and 53% on
generic medications. You will receive the best price available to you through this program at the
pharmacy. On occasion, the pharmacies may price a particular medication lower than the discount
rate provided by the card. If that is the case, you will receive the lower price
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PFIZER FREE MEDICATION MAINTAIN™ PROGRAM
1-866-706-2400
How can this Program help?
The Pfizer MAINTAIN Program (Medicines Assistance for Those who Are In Need) provides
free Pfizer medicines to qualified patients, delivered right to their home. This program can
help eligible patients who have recently become unemployed and are uninsured continue
receiving their Pfizer medicines.
Program participants will receive their Pfizer medicines for free for up to one year, or until they
become insured again, whichever comes first.
Can unemployed people in need of Wyeth medicines get help?
As a result of Pfizer and Wyeth coming together, Pfizer is extending the benefits of the
MAINTAIN program to people who need help staying on their Wyeth medicines if they are
unemployed and uninsured. For more information or to apply, please call 1-800-568-9938.
What Pfizer medicines are available?
Call 1-866-706-2400 to get a list of medicines that are covered.
People who need Pfizer's specialty and oncology medicines can find out if they qualify for
help through Pfizer's other patient assistance programs by calling 1-866-706-2400.
Who is eligible for the Pfizer MAINTAIN Program?
Individuals and their immediate family members are eligible for this program if:
 They have become unemployed since January 1, 2009
 They were prescribed and have been taking a Pfizer medicine for at least 3 months prior to
becoming unemployed and enrolling in the program
 They have no prescription coverage
Where would I get my medicine?
Enrolled patients will receive a 90-day supply of medicine, sent directly to their home, and will
continue to do so for up to one year, or until they become insured, whichever comes first.
Refills are available during the 1-year enrollment period. Patients can call 1-866-578-4995 to
order their refills.
How do I apply?
To apply for the Pfizer MAINTAIN Program, please:
Request an application by calling 1-866-706-2400
The application will be processed in 2 to 3 weeks. If approved, your medicine will be sent
directly to your home.
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JOB SEARCH ENGINES AND CAREER SPECIFIC WEBSITES
WEBSITE
DESCRIPTION
www.aaas.sciencecareers.org
Education, Science, Engineering, Business Development
www.aacc.nche.edu
American Association of Community Colleges Job listings
www.aba.careerbank.com
American Banking Association: variety of jobs in the banking industry
www.academic360.com
Listing of Faculty, Staff and Administrative positions
www.academiccareers.com
Job Search specifically for academic careers
www.accountemps.com
Staffing firm for financial and accounting professionals
www.acphysci.com
Medical and Scientific fields
www.adjunctadvocate.com
Search adjunt, part-time, visiting or full-time faculty positions
www.aiche.org/CareerResources
Chemical Engineering jobs plus career development and support
www.ams.org
Academic and Non-Academic Math Majors
www.brokerhunter.com
Financial Services jobs
www.beyond.com
Large search engines for a variety of jobs
www.careerbank.com
Accounting, finance, banking, insurance
www.careerbuilder.com
Large search engine for a variety of jobs
www.careers.findlaw.com
Legal jobs: paralegal, office assistant, estate planning attorney
www.careers.ieee.org
Job listings and career resources for engineers
www.chronicle.com
On-line community geared for college educators
www.classifieds.dolanmedia.com
Jobs in the legal profession: legal secretaries to attorneys
www.computerjobs.com
Computer related job search
www.computerwork.com
Information technology
www.cra.org
Computer Scientists, computer engineers and computer researchers
www.dice.com
Information Technology Job Search
www.ecoemploy.com
Environmental careers in the US and Canada
www.educause.edu
Information Technology in Higher Education
www.engineerjobs.com
Engineering job search by state, city or discipline
www.environmentalcareer.info
Environmental careers
www.federaljobsearch.com
Federal & State Government Job listings
www.flipdog.com
Search by City or Job Category
www.higheredjobs.com
Search by faculty or staff position by category
www.h-net.org
History, Humanities & Social Sciences. Faculty, archivists, librarians, etc
www.hotjobs.yahoo.com
Large search engine for a variety of jobs: Hourly and Professional
www.idealist.org
Social Service and Community Service Job listings
www.indeed.com
Search engine that pulls jobs from many websites including Careerbuilder
and Monster.
www.itjobs.computerworld.com
Information technology
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www.jobbankusa.com
Search Engine and Information on Cover letters, Interview questions, etc.
www.jobcentral.com
Search by State and Employers who are hiring
www.jobcircle.com
Large search engines for a variety of jobs
www.jobdig.com
Large search engines for a variety of jobs
www.jobfox.com
Large search engines for a variety of jobs
www.job-hunt.org
Find websites and information to assist in job search, lots of information
www.jobofmine.com
Search by salary, occupation, and location including outside of the US.
www.jobs.net
Search by State and City
www.jobs.treehugger.com
Jobs from Administrative to professional in conservation
www.jobs4sales.com
Sales and marketing
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Search Jobs in specific cities of interest. Nationwide.
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Jobs in law enforcement
www.lawjobs.com
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www.monster.com
Large search engine for a variety of jobs, tips on resumes, interviewing, etc.
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Job listings in education from kindergarten through college.
www.net-temps.com
Temp and permanent jobs in a variety of industries: clerical, executive,
engineering, etc.
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Job seekers with PhD's in Science, Math or Engineering
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opportunities in college and university psych departments
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IT placement in various states.
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Professional positions: Senior Mgmt, Finance, Technology, Marketing, etc.
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Federal Government Jobs
www.waterjobnetwork.net
Jobs in government and water resource jobs, engineering and mgmt
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Go to website below and click on the listed icons for further
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IMMIGRANT ASSISTANCE
The New Americans Welcome Centers serve as multilingual information resource and referral
centers, and provide immigrant families with a wide array of instructional, vocational, recreational,
family support, and social services. Instructional services include English as a Second Language,
Cultural Orientation, Citizenship Preparation, Job Readiness, and Computer Literacy. In addition,
some of our Centers offer Adult Literacy and GED preparation classes.
Bronx YMCA New Americans Welcome Center at Glebe Senior Center
2125 Glebe Ave., Bronx, NY 10462
www.ymcanewamericans.org
(Via Public Transportation: Take 6 train to Castle Hill Ave Stop and Walk to Glebe Ave. or
Bus BX4/BX 22 to Westchester Ave & Castle Hill Ave Stop. Walk to Glebe Ave.)
Classes Offered
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Beginning ESL
Intermediate/Advanced ESL
Computer Literacy/Job Preparation
U.S. Civics/Citizenship Preparation
Conversational English
For more information, please call:
Ruben Arce, Coordinator, 917.673.8688
Tania Alor, Counselor, 917.721.0748
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FREE CELLPHONE PLANS (FREE MINUTES)
SAFELINK
WWW.SAFELINKWIRELESS.COM
(Provides Discounted Or Free Cell Telephone Service)
Phone Numbers For Enrollment: 1-800-977-3768
Lifeline Assistance is part of a program that was created by the government to provide
discounted or free telephone service to income-eligible consumers. To help bring you
this important benefit, SafeLink Wireless is proud to offer Lifeline Service. Through our
Lifeline Service you will receive FREE cellular service, a FREE cell phone, and FREE
Minutes every month! SafeLink Wireless Service does not cost anything – there are no
contracts, no recurring fees and no monthly charges.
Assurance Wireless
http://www.assurancewireless.com
1-888-898-4888
250 FREE Voice Minutes, Voicemail, Call Waiting, Caller ID, 911 Access,
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
Or for $5.00 a month get 500 Voice Minutes

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You may qualify based on your income or if you participate in any of the following government
programs:
_
Medicaid
_ Food Stamps/SNAP
_ Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
_ Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
_ Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA) or Section 8
_ Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
_ National School Lunch Program’s Free Lunch Program
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UTILITY PROGRAMS
You or someone you know may need financial help to get through this heating season. New York State’s
utilities and energy service companies offer bill payment options to help customers manage their bills. There
are also utility-sponsored financial assistance programs and energy efficiency programs to help consumers
with their heating costs.
Bill Payment Options
Budget Billing – A balanced, or levelized, billing plan provides equal monthly payments. The plan helps even
out bills that are high in one season and low in another so that your charges remain the same throughout the
year. The payment plan does not reduce your overall energy bill for the year, but does help you manage your
budget.
Deferred Payment Agreement – A deferred payment agreement (or DPA) assists customers who have fallen
behind on their bills and cannot pay in full. Your energy provider can work with you to develop a plan to pay
outstanding charges over a specific period of time. The length of the agreement and the amount of each
monthly payment will be decided between you and your provider based on your ability to pay.
Utility-sponsored Programs
The New York State Public Service Commission has developed a listing of the payment assistance programs
available through each of the major natural gas and electric utilities. The chart provides information on the
program name, a description of the program and benefits, as well as the eligibility requirements and a contact
name and number.
In addition to these assistance programs, and as part of their rate cases with the Commission, each major gas
and electric utility has developed programs that promote affordability of essential utility services for low-income
customers. Eligible customers receive a discount on their monthly electric and/or gas bills, as well as other
benefits, depending on the characteristics of the particular utility’s program. For more information, contact your
utility directly.
Consolidated Edison 1-800-752-6633
Utility Program Name Program Description
Eligibility
Who to
(Including amount of (What criteria must be met to qualify
benefit and/or special for benefit)
services offered)
Contact(Include Phone
Numbers)
Con
Energy Share
Edison
Offers a one-time grant Must be a Con Edison residential
of up to $200 toward
customer with an active termination
outstanding bills.
notice, must have made at least one
good-faith payment. Must be eligible for
government financial assistance and/or
meet federal HEAP income guidelines.
Heartshare Human Services
of New York
1-877-480-SHARE
(1-877-480-7427)
Con
Con Edison's
Edison Electric Low
Income
Program
Program services
include Electric & Gas
Charge reduction.
Contact Department of
Social Services, call 311 or
the HRA Infoline at
1-877-472-8411
Electric Customers -- recipients of Public
Assistance, Food Stamps, Supplemental
Security Income, or HEAP. Eligibility is
determined by DSS .
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BRONX MEDICAID & FOOD STAMP CENTERS
The Food Stamp centers are all open Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-5PM. The ones marked with an
*asterisk stay open until 6PM daily and are also open on Saturday from 9AM-5PM.
Rider
305 Rider Avenue
2nd Floor
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 742-3711
(718) 742-3727
Applicants must enter the building at
300 Canal Place
4th Floor
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 664-1607
(718) 664-2071
Crotona
1910 Monterey Avenue
5th Floor
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 901-0287
(718) 901-5459
Melrose
260 East 161 Street
HOW CAN I GET A FOOD STAMP APPLICATION?
 Call HRA's Infoline at 1-877-472-8411 or 311
and we will send you an application and information on where you may bring, mail or fax it.
 Pick one up from any Food Stamp center listed above.
 Download an application from HRA’s website at NYC.gov/HRA/FoodStamps
 For an application as well as eligibility prescreening, go to NYC.gov/ACCESSNYC
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO APPLY
 PROOF OF IDENTITY:
Photo ID, driver's license, passport, naturalization certificate, hospital/doctor's records, or adoption
papers.
 PROOF OF WHERE YOU LIVE:
Statement from landlord/primary tenant, current rent receipt or lease, or mortgage records.
 PROOF OF INCOME (IF ANY):
Unemployment Insurance Award letter or Unemployment Payment History, Current pay stubs, pay
envelopes, business records, tax records, or current income tax return, etc.
 PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP OR CURRENT ALIEN STATUS:
Birth certificate, U.S. passport, USCIS documentation, military service records, etc
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FREE GROCERIES
To help New Yorkers in need access programs in their communities, our Food Program Locator, below, can be used to locate food
pantries, soup kitchens and senior centers throughout New York City.
To find other types of programs in our food assistance network — including after-school and summer programs, low-income daycare
centers, Open Market BackPack Programs for children, shelters, rehabilitation centers and youth programs — contact the Food Bank at
(212) 566-7855.
Food Program Locator
Online go to : www.foodbanknyc.org/foodprogramlocator
Click On:
FOOD PROGRAM LOCATOR
In the Location field put: Zip Code or Bronx
Select Program:
Pantry
Enter ZIP or Keyword:
OR Location:
Select Program:
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BRONX
(optional)
DIVISION OF HOUSING & COMMUNITY RENEWAL
http://www.dhcr.state.ny.us/
DHCR'S Main Toll-Free Phone Number:
For general information and questions:
Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
1-866-ASK-DHCR
(1-866-275-3427)
Other Informational Phone Numbers:
Mitchell-Lama Hotline:
1-866-463-7753
Rent Info Line:
718-739-6400
Section 8 Program:
Subprime Foreclosure Prevention Hotline:
212-480-6460
1-866-760-3745
1-888-736-8457 (En Español)
OFFICE OF FAIR HOUSING AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
38-40 State St.
Albany, NY 12207
Phone: 518-474-6157
Contract Compliance 518-474-6157
Equal Employment Opportunity Unit 518-474-6157
Fair Housing Unit
212-480-7492 or 518-474-6157
RENT ADMINISTRATION BOROUGH AND DISTRICT OFFICES:
Bronx Borough Rent Office
One Fordham Plaza
2nd Floor
Bronx, New York 10458
Phone: 718-563-5678
Lower Manhattan Borough Rent Office
(South Side of 110th St. and below)
25 Beaver Street, 5th Floor
New York, New York 10004
Phone: 212-480-6238
Upper Manhattan Borough Rent Office
(North Side of 110th St. and above)
Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Office Building
163 West 125th St, 5th Floor
New York, New York 10027
Phone: 212-961-8930
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SUBSTANCE ABUSE/ COUNSELING WEBSITES
http://www.fortunesociety.org/
http://www.etcny.org
www.exponents.org
www.gosonyc.org
www.palladiainc.org
www.use.salvationarmy.org
www.wpaonline.org
http://www.drugfree.org
http://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/
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P.O.T.S. - Part of the Solution
POTS is a ‘one-stop shop,’ that provides a variety of quality assistance programs
under one roof with the goal of moving individuals from crises to stability, and
ultimately to self-sufficiency.
Services:

Community Dining Room-POTS serves hot meals to the homeless, poor and working poor 7
days a week
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Food Pantry- POTS operates a grocery style food pantry inviting individuals to shop for
grocers, including fresh produce and dairy items once a month. (Please call for scheduling and
requirements)
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Shower Program
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Clothing Closet
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Haircuts-Open to men, women and children (Call or visit website for hours)

Mail Program- People needing a safe mailing address are welcomed to use POTS mail
program (Call or visit website for hours)
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Case Management- Assists guest experiencing crisis. If POTS doesn’t offer the directly they
can find someone who does.
Public benefits applications
Supportive housing applications
Financial Advising (by appointment only)
Earned income tax credit screening and referrals to tax preparation sites (during tax season
only)
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Legal Clinic
Same day consultation on Thursdays 1:00PM-3:00PM or make an appointment with intake
coordinator weekdays 1PM-4PM. Legal advice and representation are available in the following
issues:
 Eviction prevention
 Counsel and advocacy with housing matters
 Council and advocacy with Public Benefits (NYC HRA and SSI/SSD)
 Representation in hearings
Contact Info
2759 Webster Avenue
Bronx, NY 10458
718-220-4892
www.potsbronx.org
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BRONX WORKS
www.bronxworks.org
Bronx Works serves in assisting individuals and families improve their economic and social wellbeing.
Programs
Benefits & Other Assistance
 Walk-in offices; Single Stop; Food Stamp outreach; food pantry; health insurance assistance; Family Rewards
Children & Youth Programs
 Early Childhood Learning Centers for preschoolers; after-school and summer camp programs; teen programs; college
guidance; a high school for students who have fallen behind academically; out-of-school youth programs; GED
training and testing; swimming lessons.
Family Programs
 Foster care prevention, Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY), and aquatics at the
Community Center swimming pool.
Services for Seniors
 Five senior centers, senior housing assistance, minor home repairs, elder abuse assistance, and a senior mental
health program.
Immigration Services
 Application assistance, legal advice, ESOL classes, civics classes, and counseling on resources for housing,
financial, and health needs.
Eviction Prevention
 BronxWorks has several homelessness prevention programs designed to help low-income renters in emergency
situations.
Homeless Services
 Homeless Outreach Team, Living Room homeless drop-in center, Safe Haven temporary shelter for adults, three
homeless family shelters, and supportive housing.
Chronic Illness
 Help for people living with chronic illnesses, including HIV/AIDS: case management, housing placement assistance,
nutrition, harm reduction, family supports, HIV prevention.
Workforce Development
 Job skills training, job placement assistance, employment counseling, budgeting and financial literacy counseling,
benefits assistance, ESOL and Adult Basic Education classes, internships for young people.
Locations
Burnside Avenue
(Also a Single Stop site)
2070 Grand Concourse
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 731-3114
Bedford Park Blvd.
(Also home to our Food Stamp
Outreach program)
2925 Grand Concourse
(entrance on 199th St.)
Bronx, NY 10468
(718) 295-7160
Townsend Avenue
(Also home to our managed
healthcare assistance
services)
1477 Townsend Avenue
(entrance on 172nd St.)
Bronx, NY 10452 (718) 588-3836
Avenue St. John
630 Southern Boulevard
Bronx, NY 10455
(718) 585-4619
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Single Stop Program
BronxWorks Community
Center
1130 Grand Concourse
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 508-3040
NYC FAMILY ANTI-EVICTION LEGAL SERVICES
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BEHIND ON RENT OR FACING EVICTION
A variety of government agencies and non-profit organizations provide support to those who have fallen behind on rent.
RENTAL ARREARS GRANTS FOR SINGLE ADULTS AND FAMILIES
The New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA) can assist tenants who have legal possession of an
apartment, or applicants who have been evicted but whose landlords are willing to continue renting the apartment, by
paying their arrears through a rental arrears grant. Grants are available for Public Assistance recipients and for those
people ineligible for Public Assistance. Families and single adults are eligible.
Dial 311 to contact the HRA Job Center in your area and apply for a rental arrears grant.
FAMILY EVICTION PREVENTION SERVICES (FEPS)
If you are on Public Assistance, you may be eligible to receive a monthly rental supplement (in addition to your shelter
allowance) and have some, or all, of your rental arrears paid. In order to be eligible for this supplement, you must:
 be a recipient of family assistance; and
 have a child younger than 18 at home, OR younger than 19, in high school, and at home; and
 be in court because you are being sued for back rent.
To learn more, dial 311 for a list of these legal services or community-based organizations approved by the State of New
York to handle FEPS applications.
HOMELESS PREVENTION FUND
The Homeless Prevention Fund provides emergency financial assistance to households citywide, who are unable to
secure sufficient assistance through available programs and are at imminent risk of homelessness due to rent arrears.
The Fund offers emergency financial assistance to low-income households who meet the following criteria:
 Household income range between $15,000 and $30,000 annually; and

An eviction petition has been filed; and
 The household has the ability to pay rent in the future.
Please contact:
Coalition for the Homeless
129 Fulton Street
New York, NY 10038
Ph: 212-776-2044
New York, NY 10016
Ph: 212-674-0812
Community Service Society
105 East 22nd Street
New York, NY 10010
Ph: 212-614-5375
The Bridge Fund
105 East 22nd Street, Suite 621 E
FREE LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO PREVENT EVICTION
DHS' Anti-Eviction Legal Services offices, with locations across the city, provides comprehensive, flexible and
individualized legal and related services to help ensure that families with children avoid becoming homeless. Services
may include:
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Preparation and filing of required agency and court papers
Negotiations with landlords and/or other advocacy assistance
Court appearances
Inquiries into whether a tenant's rent level is correct, whether there are conditions which require repair and
whether these constitute defenses to a proceeding
In addition to our community-based offices, residents in zip codes 10456, 11207 and 11691 who are facing eviction may
be eligible for comprehensive anti-eviction legal services offered at housing court. The Housing Help Program provides
full social services, legal intake and assessment and case management in the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens.
FORECLOSURE PREVENTION
The Center for New York City Neighborhoods is a not-for-profit entity founded by the City of New York, the New York City
Council and non-profit partners to expand and coordinate services to homeowners and tenants facing foreclosure actions.
Services include counseling, legal assistance, loan remediation and preventive outreach, as well as education, research
and advocacy. Dial 311 for assistance.
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EVICTION HELP, ROOMS TO RENT, HOMELESS RESOURCES
http://www.midtownsouthcc.org/?q=content/homeless-resources
EVICTION PREVENTION
Bridge Fund of NYC 105 East 22nd Street, Suite 621E (at Park Avenue), 212-674-0812
Provides loans and assistance with rent arrears to Manhattan residents who are at risk of eviction. Clients must
be referred by a social service agency. Call to request an application.
Catholic Charities 1011 First Avenue bet. 55th and 56th Streets, 212-371-1000
Provides limited financial assistance for families and individuals facing eviction; referral needed.
Coalition for the Homeless 129 Fulton Street at Nassau, 4th floor, 212-964-5900
Provides cash assistance for households facing eviction, along with client advocacy to assist in securing rent
arrears grants from public and private agencies. Call for appointment.
Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies 281 Park Avenue at 22nd Street, 212-777-4800 ext.329
Provides limited financial assistance for rent arrears and other expenses. Assistance provided on a one-time
basis. Case assessment by telephone.
City Task Force 14141 Livingston Street, Housing Court, 2nd floor, 212-962-4795
Mondays until 4 p.m.
Salvation Army 120 West 14th Street, 212-477-3719, Brooklyn: 718-455-4102
Provides limited financial assistance for families and individuals facing eviction.
United Way of New York City 2 Park Avenue bet. East 32nd and 33rd
Streets, 212-982-5512
Provides financial assistance for families and individuals who are facing eviction.
HOUSING COUNSELING
Structured Employment Economic Development Company 915 Broadway, 17th Floor,
212-204-1389
Strycker's Bay Neighborhood 61 West 87th Street, Lower Level, 212-874-7272
United Jewish Council, East Side 235 East Broadway 212-233-6037
West Harlem Group Assistance 500 West 134th Street, 212-862-1399 Ext. 26
SRO and Short Term Rentals
INTAKE SHELTERS FOR MEN AND WOMEN
30th Street Men’s Shelter 400-430 30th Street at First Avenue, Manhattan. Take the 6 train to 28th Street.
Brooklyn Women’s Shelter 116 Williams Avenue, Brooklyn, NY.
Take the C train to Liberty Avenue.
Franklin Shelter 1122 Franklin Avenue Bronx, NY. Take the 2 or 5 train to 149th Street / 3rd Avenue and the
55 Bus to 3rd Avenue and East 166th Street.
Jamaica Armory 93-05 168th Street, Jamaica, NY.
Take the E train to Jamaica Center / Archer Avenue.
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SHELTERS FOR MEN
Third Avenue Men's Shelter 186 East 123rd Street at Lexington Avenue,
917-324-9642
Shelter for men with mental illness. 30th Street Men's Shelter Vacancy Control and Intake Unit, 400-430 East
30th Street at First Avenue, 212-481-0771. Intake center for homeless men who are new to the DHS shelter
system or who have not resided in the DHS system for over six months.
Bowery Mission 45-51 Avenue D, NY, NY, 10009, 212-777-3424, 777-5649
Transitional housing, taking you from the streets to permanent housing. Open 24 hours.
Cathedral Cares 1047 Amsterdam Avenue at 111th Street, 212-316-7582
Targeted primarily to employed or employable men. Residents must be drug-free or enrolled in an addiction
treatment program. Curfew is at 8:15 p.m.
Yorkville Dignity Shelter 8 East 109th Street bet. Madison and Fifth Avenues, 212-410-2264
Private shelter for homeless men who are in recovery from addiction. Six-month program of intensive case
management, employment and housing aid.
Church of the Blessed Sacrament 152 West 71st Street bet. Columbus and Amsterdam Avenues
873-9224
Private shelter for homeless, working men. Call for intake information. Doors open at 7 a.m.
212-
SHELTERS FOR WOMEN
Missionaries of Charity Saint Joseph Residence. 406 West 127th Street, 212-222-7229
For homeless women and survivors of domestic violence. Call for intake information.
Dwelling Place 409 West 40th Street bet. Eight and Ninth Avenues, 212-564-7887
Women 30 and older. Must be drug and alcohol-free.
MATERNITY SHELTERS
Louise Wise Maternity Residence 55 West 125th Street bet. Fifth and Lenox Avenues,
646-981-1700
Inwood House 320 East 82nd Street bet. First and Second Avenues, 212-861-4400
Ages 13-22 only. Pre-natal and post-natal care provided. Also operates a foster care program.
New York Foundling 590 Sixth Avenue bet. 16th and 17th Streets, 212-633-9300
Pre and post-natal care provided. Call for intake.
SHELTERS FOR YOUTH
Covenant House 460 West 41st Street bet. Ninth and Tenth Avenues, 212-613-0300
For runaways and homeless youths. Provides counseling and other services.
Safe Horizon 545 Eighth Avenue bet. 37th and 38th Streets, 22nd Floor, 212 695-2220
No referral necessary. Drop in center with showers, laundry, bag lunches, counseling and advocacy provided.
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SHELTERS FOR SENIORS
Dorot Transitional Shelter 316 West 95th Street bet. West End Avenue and Riverside Drive, 212-666-2000
Transitional shelter for seniors who wish to find permanent housing. Must be ambulatory with no history of
mental illness. Rent charged on a sliding scale (30 percent of income). Average stay is two to four months.
Intake: Monday- Thursday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.
American Red Cross 150 Amsterdam Avenue bet. West 66th and 67th Streets, 212-875-2250
Arranges temporary shelter for elderly New Yorkers. Meals and casework provided. Clients must have a
history of paying rent and maintaining an apartment in their own name.
Peter’s Place 123 West 23rd Street bet. Sixth and Seventh Avenues, 212-727-0725
Drop in center for men and women over 60 years of age. Arranges referrals to overnight faith based shelters.
Assists with benefits and housing.
SRO AND SHORT TERM RENTALS
City Rooms 60 West 22nd Street bet. 5th and 6th Avenues, 212-243-3234
Rent is $125 per week with three weeks advance. Proof of income and picture ID required.
Easy Room Rental 3766 Broadway bet. 156th and 157th Streets, 212-234-2338
Rent is $125 per week with three weeks advance. Proof of income and picture ID required.
New York City Rooms for Rent 606 West 145th Street bet. Broadway and Riverside Drive,
212-368-2685 Rents are $100-$125 per week with three weeks advance. Proof of employment and picture ID
required.
New York Rental 3476 Broadway bet. 141st and 142nd Streets, 212-281-7983
Rents are $100- $150 per week per week with three weeks advance. Proof of employment/income and picture
ID required. Student friendly.
Riverview Hotel 113 Jane Street bet. Washington and West Streets, 212-929-0060
Welfare payments not accepted. $159.38 + tax, weekly.
Room Finders 107-36 Continental Avenue, Forest Hills, NY 11375, 718-793-0044
Rents are $100 per week per week with three weeks advance. Proof of employment/income and picture ID
required. Student friendly.
Sunshine Hotel SRO 241 Bowery between Prince & Stanton Streets, 212-674-3445
Must be employed. Frequent vacancies. Cubicles and dormitory-style accommodations, and public bathroom.
Welfare payments accepted.
Vigilant SRO 370 Eighth Avenue between West 28th and 29th Streets, 212-594-5246
MEN ONLY DROP-IN CENTERS
Urban Community Services 521 West 126th Street bet. Broadway and
Amsterdam Avenue, 212-749-8900
Monday-Friday: 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Referral, medical and psychiatric services, case management, benefits
assistance and housing placements, transitional employment services, meals, showers, and laundry facilities.
The Bridge 551 West 125th Street, 212-663-3000
Monday-Friday 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Provides outreach services and drop-in center for homeless individuals in
Harlem and Morningside Heights, including referrals for mental health services. Call for a referral. Walk-in
services available.
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MEN ONLY DROP-IN CENTERS (Continued)
Neighborhood Center for Homeless People Drop-In Center 237 East 77th Street bet. Second and Third
Avenue, 212-861-0704
24-hours, daily. Provides case management, benefits assistance, and referrals. Arranges referrals to overnight
faith-based shelters.
Safe Space 133 West 46th Street Bet. Sixth Avenue and Broadway 212-481-8062
Monday-Friday 1 p.m.-7 p.m. Drop-in center for homeless and runaway youths. Provides showers, meals,
clothes, counseling, medical treatment, case management, arts/recreation, and shelter.
Grand Central Neighborhood 147 East 43rd Street, 212-818-1220
Open daily 5 a.m.-12 midnight. Referrals to overnight faith-based shelters.
Open Door 402 West 41st Street at Ninth Avenue, 212-465-0975
Ages 21 years and older only. Daily: doors open at 6 a.m. Evening shelter available at 6 p.m. Social services
available weekdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Provides case management, shower, benefits assistance, food, and other
services. Arranges referrals to overnight faith-based shelters. Breakfast, lunch, dinner served daily.
Antonio Oliveri Drop-In Center 257 West 30th Street bet. Seventh and Eighth Avenues, 212-947-3211
Daily: doors open at 6 a.m. Evening shelter available at 6 p.m.
Drop-in center for homeless women providing case management, benefits assistance, food, and referrals to
services. Arranges referrals to overnight faith-based shelters. Breakfast, lunch, dinner served daily. Weekdays
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Peter's Place 123 West 23rd Street bet. Sixth and Seventh Avenues, 212-727-0725
24-hours, daily. For men and women over 60 years of age or individuals living with disabilities. Arranges
referrals to overnight faith-based shelters. Assistance with benefits and housing referrals
provided.
Safe Space 29 West 17th bet 5th & 6th Avenues, 212-645-8873; Mobile unit on weekends, 917-586-1108
Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Provides showers, meals, clothes, counseling, medical treatment, case
management, and arts.
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THE LEGAL SUPPORT UNIT
These materials were prepared from a joint project of the committee on social welfare law of the association of
the bar of the City Of New York and legal services for New York City. This is a short guide to emergency
financial assistance in New York City
There
are a number of benefit programs in New York City that may provide financial assistance to people who
An accredited provider of Continuing Legal Education in the State of New York
are in need because of an emergency situation that can lead to homelessness, like the World Trade Center
tragedy. These programs are often referred to as “one shots” because they provide the applicant with a lump
sum rather than continuing assistance. A person, however, may get more than one “one shot.”
The three main emergency assistance programs are called:
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Rent Arrears Assistance – One Shot Deal
Emergency Assistance to Needy Families (EAF)
Emergency Assistance to Adults (EAA), and
Emergency Safety Net Assistance (ESNA).
Applicant Arrears
Even people who make or have too much money to receive regular public assistance may still be eligible for
these three programs, if they can show that without the money, they and their family will become homeless or
that the stability of their family will be seriously threatened.
In non-emergency situations, the City also has the authority to provide assistance to persons already receiving
public assistance to pay for rent arrears whether those arrears accrued before or after the recipient’s
application for public assistance. These grant programs are called Applicant Arrears and Recipient Arrears
respectively.
Unfortunately, each of these programs has a different set of eligibility requirements and is issued at the
discretion of the City. The following fact sheets summarize these programs.
Finally, the City has the authority to issue emergency assistance to people who do not meet the precise
eligibility requirements for each program. When the City exercises its discretion to issue such a grant outside
the emergency assistance rules, it is called an “exception to policy.” The City may also issue special benefits to
public assistance recipients with special needs.
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RECIPIENT ARREARS - ONE SHOT DEAL
What is a Recipient Arrears Grant?
In a non-emergency situation, a public assistance recipient can apply for a grant to pay rent arrears that
accrued while a person was receiving public assistance. This grant is called “Recipient Arrears.” The City will
recoup (make you pay back) any portion of the grant that either duplicates an earlier shelter allowance or pays
for excess rent (rent above your shelter allowance).
Who is eligible for a Recipient Arrears grant?
You may be eligible for a Recipient Arrears grant, if you:
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Agree to use all liquid resources toward the arrears;
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Show that you can pay future rent;
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Agree to future rent restrictions like direct vendor payment;
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Have not previously received an arrears grant in excess of the shelter allowance and then after receiving it
requested a discontinuance of the shelter restriction to which you had agreed.
EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES (EAF)
What is EAF?
EAF is a non-recoupable grant (you do not have to pay it back) for aid, care, and services issued to families with
children. Its purpose is to help with emergency situations threatening the family and to meet urgent needs
resulting from a sudden event or set of circumstances demanding immediate attention.
Who is eligible for an EAF grant?
Your household may be eligible for an EAF grant if:
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You have a child under 21 living in your home or who has lived in your home in the last 12 months;
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You are a relative of that child (almost any relative will do but you can’t be merely a friend);
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The need must be necessary to avoid great hardship or to provide living arrangements in a home;
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The hardship can not have arisen because you or the child refused employment without good cause ;
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The emergency needs must have resulted from a catastrophic event or a situation that threatens family
stability;
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The emergency cannot have been foreseen. Fire, flood, and earthquake are the classic examples, but the
WTC tragedy would clearly meet this requirement;
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The applicant cannot be under a work sanction because of some problem with the City’s workfare program.
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EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE TO ADULTS (EAA)
What is EAA?
EAA is a non-recoupable grant (you do not have to pay it back) intended to pay certain temporary
emergency expenses for households that include a recipient of SSI. You may request an EAF
grant for a number of emergency situations in order to obtain food, clothing, household supplies,
equipment, utilities, moving expenses, or rent arrears that happened during the 4 months before
you submit the application. There is no need to show an unforeseeable sudden catastrophic
event, as the EAF program requires. For rent arrears that are more than four months, consider
other rent arrears programs like ESNA.
Who is eligible for an EAA grant?
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You or some member of your household must be receiving or be eligible for SSI;
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The household must have an emergency need that threatens the health, safety, or welfare of the
household
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The emergency need cannot be met by SSI, EAF, or the your own income or resources
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The applicant must meet the citizenship/immigrant requirements for SSI
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The applicant should not have a pattern of requests
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EMERGENCY SAFETY NEW ASSISTANCE (ESNA)
What is ESNA?
Just as the SNA program is the program for individuals who do not qualify for any other program,
ESNA is an emergency grant program for individuals who do not qualify for any other program.
ESNA is available to families without children, singles, and some families with children who do not
meet the "unforeseeable catastrophic event test" and are therefore not eligible for EAF.
Who is eligible for an ESNA grant?
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There must be an identified emergency described as a “serious occurrence or situation
needing prompt action”
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Your household’s gross income1 cannot be more than 125% of the current federal poverty level
unless the emergency arose from fire, flood or like catastrophe or the grant is necessary to
obtain or maintain heat in your apartment emergency need cannot be met under EAF, HEAP,
or FA
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The applicant cannot not be disqualified from receiving ongoing public assistance or be
subject to a sanction for a set number of months.
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If you are an individual who is NOT eligible for ongoing assistance (FA or SNA), EAF, or EAA,
but are seeking ESNA to pay rent or utility arrears there are additional requirements:
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You must not have liquid assets;
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You must demonstrate the ability to pay future rent;
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You must enter into a binding 12-month repayment agreement with the City.
Gross income = average of the last four weeks of income (or most recent weeks if there has been a large
change in pay). The household includes everyone in the housing unit whether or not related or legally
responsible for one another including SSI recipients and stepparents. Roomers and borders do not
count, but their contributions do
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APPLICANT ARREARS
What is an Applicant Arrears Grant?
In a non-emergency situation, a public assistance recipient can apply for a rent arrears grant for
the months before the City accepted his or her public assistance application. This grant is called
“Applicant Arrears” not because an applicant is making the request, but rather because the arrears
that are the subject of the grant were from before the person applied for public assistance.
Who is eligible for an Applicant Arrears grant?
You may be eligible for an Applicant Arrears grant if:
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You are eligible for or are receiving public assistance;
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The grant is needed to stop eviction and no other shelter allowance is available;
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Your health and safety is severely threatened;
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The grant has been authorized by the City’s Rental Assistance Unit;
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You can demonstrate the ability to pay your entire rent in the future (shelter plus excess)
and twelve monthly repayment charges for the grant sought.
Any assistance arrears paid in excess of your maximum shelter allowance are recoupable, and if such
arrears are paid, future rent must be restricted (paid by direct vendor or two party checks).
Please note: Each person’s situation is different and written materials cannot take the place of direct legal
assistance from an attorney. If you need legal help or advice, you can consult www.lawhelp.org for a referral
directory of free legal services, or call the Association of the Bar of the City of New York at (212) 626-7373.
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FAMILY EVICTION PREVENTION SUPPLEMENT
(FEPS)
Need help paying back rent?
What is it?
The Family Eviction Prevention Supplement was started in 2005 by the Human Resources
Administration of New York City as a program to pay back rent and provide ongoing rental
assistance for families receiving Public Assistance.
What do you get?
If you meet eligibility criteria, your rent arrears (up to $7,000) will be paid, and you will receive a
monthly housing supplement for ongoing excess rent.
How long do you get it
The rental arrears payment is a one-time deal, but the monthly housing supplement lasts for
five years.
The payments you receive from FEPS will not count towards your Food Stamps budget
Do I qualify for FEPS?
You must meet the following eligibility criteria:
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Receive Public Assistance.
Have at least one child under 18 years old living with you (or 18 and still in high school or vocational school).
Tenant of record with at least a one year lease, or live in rent-regulated apartment.
Have been sued by your landlord for non-payment of rent.
Owe back rent ($7,000 maximum, higher if special circumstances such as disabled household member).
Rent is higher than Public Assistance rent allowance (Example: your rent is $800 per month, and you receive a rent
allowance of $400 per month).
Meet rent limits (See below).
FEPS Rent Limits
family size
PA Shelter Allowance
FEP Supplement
Maximum Rent**
1
$277
$373
$650
2
$283
$467
$750
3
$400
$450
$850
4
$450
$450
$900
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5
$501
$499
$1,000
6
$524
$526
$1,050
7
$546
$554
$1,100
8
$546
$654
$1,200
**The household's shelter expense can exceed the FEPS maximum for family size by up to $100, which will be taken
out of the Food and Other portion of the grant.
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People living in public housing or receiving Section 8 vouchers do not qualify for
FEPS because they do not face ongoing excess rent. They pay 30% of their income
on rent.
If your PA case is sanctioned, FEPS will not pay rent arrears or provide a rent
supplement for that month.
How do I apply for FEPS?
You must apply at an authorized FEPS organization. Call the Legal Aid Society closest to you for a list of
organizations:
Upper Manhattan: 212-426-3000
Lower Manhattan: 212-577-3300
Bronx: 718-991-4758
Brooklyn: 718-722-3100
Queens: 718-286-2450
Staten Island: 718-273-6677
The organization you choose will submit your application to the state, which will determine eligibility and send an
approval letter to the organization. They will then send this letter to HRA, which will pay the rent arrears directly to
your landlord and begin to make monthly rent supplement payments.
This whole process can take 30 days or more.
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If you are receiving FEPS, you must be pre-approved before you move.
There are several valid reasons for moves:
-- Inability to pay rent
-- Court-ordered vacate notice
-- Health, safety, or other compelling reasons
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Emergency Assistance (One-Shot Deal)
Need help paying back rent?
What is it?
The Human Resources Administration (HRA) of New York City provides rental arrears
payments to tenants who are either facing eviction or who have already been evicted.
One Shot is a one time emergency grant for rental assistance, home energy and utility
bills, disaster assistance including moving expenses, and the purchase of personal
items for health and safety.
What do you get?
If you meet eligibility criteria, HRA will pay the rent arrears directly to your landlord.
How long do you get it
The rental arrears grant is a single payment that you can apply for once per year.
How do I apply for the One-Shot Deal?
You need to go to an HRA office (Job Center) to apply for the One-Shot Deal. To find your local office, call 311 or go to the HRA
website.
You will meet with a case worker who will review your documents and make a follow-up appointment with you. You will also
have to meet with the Bureau of Eligibility Verification.
HRA uses several factors to determine whether you will have to pay back the money. Those who do not have to pay HRA back
include:
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SSI recipients.
People receiving four months of rent or less.
People with children in the household who show good reason for falling behind on rent.
Those who may have to pay back at least part of the payment:
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People receiving more than four months of rent.
Public Assistance recipients (money will be recouped from your cash assistance).
People without children in the household.
People without a good reason for falling behind on rent.
To apply for this benefit, you will need:
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Photo ID
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Lease or rent bill
Housing court papers
Proof of income
Social security cards for all household members
If you don’t have regular pay stubs to prove your income, see alternatives here or see below.
The needed documents section lists all the forms and documents you can use to prove your
household's income, resources, where you live, your social security number, your citizenship or
immigration status, etc. or see below.
Self-employment Earnings
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Signed and dated income tax return and all Schedules, OR
Records of earnings and expenses
Unemployment Benefits
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Award letter/certificate, OR
Benefit check, OR
Correspondence from New York State Department of Labor
Private Pensions/Annuities
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Statement from pension/annuity
Social Security Benefits
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Award letter/certificate, OR
Benefit check, OR
Correspondence from Social Security Administration
Child Support/Alimony
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Letter from person providing support, OR
Letter from court, OR
Child support/alimony check stub
Worker's Compensation
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Award letter, OR
Check stub
Veteran's Benefits
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Award letter, OR
Benefit check stub, OR
Correspondence from Veterans Administration
Military Pay
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Award letter, OR
Check stub
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Interest/Dividends/Royalties
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Statement from bank, credit union or financial institution, OR
Letter from broker, OR
Letter from agent
Income from Rent or Room/Board
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Letter from roomer, boarder, tenant, OR
Check stub/Cancelled check
Support from Other Family Members/ Friends
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Signed statement or letter from family member/friend
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It is best to go to the HRA offices early in the morning, because there is usually a
line. If you go later in the day you may not get seen.
If you have no income when you go to apply for the One-Shot Deal, you should apply
for other HRA-administered benefits while at the office (Food Stamps, Medicaid,
Cash Assistance).
Do I qualify for the One-Shot Deal?
The HRA does not provide specific eligibility criteria for the One-Shot Deal. It is recommended that you contact HRA
if you have back rent that you will not be able to pay off. Eligibility will be determined on a case by case basis.
Some of the general eligibility guidelines include:
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You have legal possession of an apartment, or you have been evicted and your landlord is willing to re-let.
Good reason for falling behind on rent:
-- medical expenses-- losing a job
-- unemployment insurance ending
-- not getting child support payments
-- death in the family
Reasonable income to pay for future rent.
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Disability Rent Increase Exemption (DRIE)
Need to prevent a rent increase?
What is it?
Administered by the New York City Department of Finance, DRIE provides protection
from rent increases for low- to moderate -income tenants with disabilities living in rentregulated apartments.
What do you get?
If you meet eligibility criteria, your monthly rent will be adjusted to the level prior to the
increase. For example, if your rent increases from $600 to $700 per month, DRIE will
cover the $100 difference and you will continue paying $600 per month.
How long do you get it
To remain eligible, you must renew your benefits when your lease expires. For
example, if you have signed a one-year lease, the benefits must be renewed after the
first year.
Failure to renew your benefits in the appropriate time will result in their termination.
Do I qualify for DRIE?
You must meet the following eligibility criteria:
• Rent an eligible apartment:
-- Rent controlled or rent stabilized apartment
-- Mitchell-Lama development
-- Building owned by a limited dividend housing company, redevelopment company, or housing development
fund company incorporated under the private housing finance law
-- Building where the mortgage was federally insured under Section 213 of the National Housing Act, and
the applicant was tenant of record at the time of the mortgage termination
• Be named on the lease or rent order, the tenant of record, or the spouse with a disability of either of the above.
• Receive eligible state or federal disability-related financial assistance:
-- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
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-- Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
-- Department of Veterans Affairs disability pension or compensation
-- Disability-related Medicaid
• Net annual income limits:
-- Household size of one - $19,284
-- Household size of two or more - $27,780
• Pay more than one-third of net income on rent.
Tenants who live in Public Housing or receive Section 8 vouchers do not qualify for
DRIE.
How do I apply for DRIE?
You can get an application by calling 311 or by clicking here.
Mail the completed application to:
New York City Department of Finance
Attn: DRIE
59 Maiden Lane, 19th Floor
New York, NY 10038
For information on the status of a submitted DRIE application or appeal form, call the DRIE unit at 212-4876736.
Once your application has been approved, your rent will be frozen at the level prior to the increase.
The DRIE office will send you a letter within 30 days stating whether your application was approved or denied.
If denied, you will be given an explanation. If approved, your Approval Order will tell you the amount of your
rent increase exemption and when your exemption period begins and ends.
The rent increase exemption usually begins on the first day of the month after your application has been
received.
If you are denied DRIE or you disagree with the Approval Order, you may appeal the Department of Finance’s
decision. You can access the appeal form here. Submit the Application for Appeal of the Disability Rent
Increase Exemption within 60 days of the date of the denial notification.
If you need assistance completing the DRIE application, call 311 or the Mayor’s Office for People with
Disabilities at 212-788-2830.
 You do not need your landlord’s permission to participate in DRIE.
 If you have already paid the increased rent for any period within the
exemption dates, your landlord must repay you the amount covered by the
exemption.
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RENT HELP IN NEW YORK CITY
http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/rent_assistance_new_york_city.html
Individuals and families across the entire New York City region can contact numerous agencies for
rent assistance. Non-profit organizations, charities, and government programs are in place in
Queens, the Bronx, Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Staten Island and they can provide emergency
financial assistance to New York residents for paying their rent and funds to prevent an eviction.
Many of the non-profits focus on providing legal aid and eviction prevention services. The New York
City Department of Homeless Services has partnered with several non-profit organizations, law firms,
and anti-eviction legal services providers in order to help keep rents and families in their homes.
BRONX RENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Legal Aid Society (Bronx)
953 Southern Boulevard
Bronx, NY 10459
Phone: 718-991-4758
Neighborhood Assoc. for Intercultural Affairs
1055 Grand Concourse
Bronx, NY 10452
Contact - 718-538-3344
LSNY Bronx
369 East 148th Street
Bronx, NY 10455
718-928-3700
CAMBA Legal Services
855 Flatbush Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11226
Phone number 718-287-0010
MANHATTAN RENT HELP PROGRAMS
Eviction Intervention Services
150 E. 62nd Street
New York, NY 10021
Dial 212-308-2210 for rent help and eviction
prevention.
New York, NY 10038
212-440-4300
Harlem Legal Services
55 West 125th Street
New York, NY 10027
Call: 212-348-7449
Legal Aid Society (Harlem/CLO)
230 E. 106th Street
New York, NY 10029
212-426-3000
LSNY Manhattan
90 John Street
New York, NY 10038
646-442-3100
Legal Aid Society (Manhattan Court House)
111 Centre St
New York, NY 10013
212-766-2450
Northern Manhattan Improvement Corp.
76 Wadsworth Ave.
New York, NY 10033
Phone number - 212-822-8300
Legal Aid Society (Lower Manhattan)
199 Water St
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BROOKLYN RENT HELP PROGRAMS
Legal Aid Society (Brooklyn)
166 Montague
Brooklyn, NY 11201
718-722-3100
Brooklyn Legal Services Corporation A
260 Broadway
Brooklyn, NY 11211
718-487-2322
South Brooklyn Legal Services
105 Court Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
718-237-5500
LSNY Brooklyn
180 Livingston Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
718-852-8888
Bedford Stuyvesant Legal Services
1360 Fulton Street
Brooklyn, NY 11216
718-636-1155
Ridgewood Bushwick Senior Citizen's
Council
217 Wyckoff Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11237
Dial 718-366-3800 for rent and housing
assistance.
QUEENS NEW YORK RENTAL ASSISTANCE
Queens Legal Services
89-00 Sutphin Boulevard
Jamaica, NY 11435
718-657-8611
Legal Aid Society (Queens)
120-46 Queens Boulevard
Kew Gardens, NY 11415
Phone number: 718-286-2461
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RENT ASSISTANCE
Bridge Fund of NYC 105 East 22nd Street, Suite 621E (at Park Avenue)
212-674-0812
Provides loans and assistance with rent arrears who are at risk of eviction. Clients
must be referred by a social service agency. Call to request an application.
Catholic Charities 1011 First Avenue bet. 55th and 56th Streets
212-371-1000
Provides limited financial assistance for families and individuals facing
eviction; referral needed.
Coalition for the Homeless 129 Fulton Street at Nassau, 4th floor, 212-964-5900
Provides cash assistance for households facing eviction, along with client advocacy
to assist in securing rent arrears grants from public and private agencies. Call
for appointment.
Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies 281 Park Avenue at 22nd Street
212-777-4800 ext.329
Provides limited financial assistance for rent arrears and other expenses.
Assistance provided on a one-time basis. Case assessment by telephone.
City Task Force 14141 Livingston Street, Housing Court, 2nd floor
212-962-4795
Mondays until 4 p.m.
Salvation Army 120 West 14th Street
212-477-3719, Brooklyn: 718-455-4102
Provides limited financial assistance for families and individuals facing eviction.
United Way of New York City 2 Park Avenue bet. East 32nd and 33rd Streets
212-982-5512
Provides financial assistance for families and individuals who are facing eviction.
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BRONX COUNTY GED® PREPARATION PROGRAMS
Bronx Community College
2155 University Ave
Gould Residence Hall, Room 410
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 289-5834/5835
Bronx EOC
Bathgate Industrial Park
1666 Bathgate Avenue
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 530-7002/7039
Eugenio Maria de Hostos Community College
Adult Learning Center
Room B-208
500 Grand Concourse
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 518-6723/6840
Highbridge Community Life Center
1438 Ogden Avenue
Bronx, NY 10452
(646) 393-9533
Lehman College Adult Learning Center
250 Bedford Park Blvd. West- Old Gym 019
Bronx, NY 10468
(718) 960-8740
Bronx Adult Learning Center
3450 East Tremont Avenue
Room 323
Bronx, NY 10465
(718) 863-4057
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BRONX EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY CENTER
Bronx Educational Opportunity Center
Bathgate Industrial Park, 1666 Bathgate Avenue, Bronx, New York 10457
(718) 530-7000
www.bronxeoc.org
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Microsoft Certification: Microsoft Office 2007:Word, Excel,
Outlook, Powerpoint
Medical Assistant
Direct Care Professional
Emergency Medical Technician (must have Drivers License)
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Security Guard Registration Training
College Preparation
GED & GED in Spanish
THE BRONX EOC ADMISSION PROCESS – GO IN PERSON
**Registration will be on a first-come, first-serve basis.
STEP 1: You must arrive no later than 9:00 am sharp on Mondays and Wednesdays,
except on holidays. Bring in photocopies of all documents as listed in Step 5.
***Only the first 30 prospective students with all the required documents will be able to
register at a time.
STEP 2: All prospective students will be given an orientation, complete an application
and provided a ticket to the TABE Adaptive placement exam (TABE).
STEP 3: The TABE will be administered on the following Monday or Wednesday at
12:00 pm sharp.
STEP 4: Once the TABE is completed, then the prospective student will meet with the
assigned Counselor for scores and any other pertinent information.
STEP 5: All applicants must provide the SUNY/Bronx Educational Opportunity Center
with the following documents:
1. PROOF OF UNITED STATES LEGAL STATUS: US Birth Certificate, US
Passport, Citizen Certificate or Alien Card or foreign passports will be
accepted only if has DHS/INS stamp).
2. PROOF OF EDUCATION
3. PROOF OF N.Y. STATE RESIDENCY - NY STATE
4. PROOF OF INCOME - All that apply
5. SOCIAL SECURITY CARD
6. PICTURE ID
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275 Seventh Avenue, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10001
212- 647-1900
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Basic Literacy
English as a Second Language
General Equivalency Diploma
Introduction to Computers
Computer software operation
A+ Certification
Citizenship and Civics
Parenting skills
Pre-vocational training
Job readiness and life skills
Culinary Skills training
Artisan baking
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PER SCHOLAS - COMPUTER TECHNICIAN TRAINING
http://www.perscholas.org/
If you are committed to moving from unemployment or underemployment to a
higher income and a permanently improved life, the Per Scholas Computer
Technician Training Program is for you.
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Per Scholas New York
804 E. 138th St.
Bronx, NY 10454
Phone: (800) 877-4068
Phone: (718) 991-8400
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MANHATTAN EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY CENTER
163 West 125th Street • New York, NY 10027
212.961.4400 • 212.961.4343
In addition to the required placement scores, all vocational students must possess a High School
Diploma or GED®.
The MEOC offers FREE classes in:
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Pre-GED, GED, ESL, College Prep, The MEOC is an official GED testing site
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Certified Microsoft Office® Program, Development Assistant Program,
The Certified Microsoft Office® training program consists of self-paced modules that prepare
students for the independently administered certification exams in Microsoft Word and Excel. The
training is supplemented with instructor support. Admission to the CMO program is based on a
minimum placement score of 9.0 for reading and 9.0 for math.
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Development Assistant Program (Day Only)
This program prepares students for entry-level development (fundraising) positions in not-for-profit
organizations. Non-profits include social service organizations, hospitals, schools and
museums. Students learn the structures of non-profits, everyday activities of such offices, as well
as customer service skills and the use of the most frequently used database in the industry, The
Raiser’s Edge. DAP includes a comprehensive Customer Service Training course, where students
learn a broad range of new, interactive skills. Admission to DAP is based on a minimum
placement score of 9.0 for reading and 9.0 for math.
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Electronic Health Records
A new program which prepares students for employment in hospitals, clinics and physician offices
working as a health records specialist. This 7-week program, includes Microsoft Word and Excel
workshops and Job Readiness Training. Upon completion of the program, students will participate
in internships to gain everyday work experience in electronic health records.
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PC Repair with A+ Technician (Day Only)
The A+ Technician program helps students become entry-level computer service technicians. The
program prepares students for the widely recognized Comp TIA A+ exam. The program covers
PC hardware and systems software, including operating systems. Admission to the PC Repair
program is based on a minimum placement score of 9.0 for reading and 7.5 for math.
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Security Officer Training (Day Only)
This program prepares students for the New York State Security Officer License. Students
undergo 8 hour pre-assignment training, 16 hour on-the-job training and information regarding the
NYCFD Certificate of Fitness as a Fire Guard. Admission to the SOT program is based on a
minimum placement score of 8.0 for reading.
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Civil Service Exam Preparation
A 4-week programs that is designed to ease test-taker anxiety, improve basic skills and includes a
review of the general math and vocabulary skills needed for civil service exams. This course is
designed to ease test-taker anxiety, improve basic skills and help students attain higher placement
on the “eligible-to-hire” list. It includes a review of the general math and vocabulary skills needed
for civil service exams.
Students are not required to take the TABE placement test for this class.
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QUEENS EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY CENTER
158-29 Archer Ave, Jamaica, NY 11433
Telephone Number: 718-725-3300 / www.qns.eoc.suny.edu
VOCATIONAL SKILLS AND JOB TRAINING:
 Medical Billing Specialist
 Microsoft Office Specialist (Certifications): Word; Excel; Powerpoint.
 Security Guard Registration Training
 Home Health Aide/Attendant
 Bridge Mentoring Program – Employment Services Plus
 Civil Service Test Preparation
 ATTAIN Lab
ATTAIN (Advanced Technology Training and Information Networking) is a
Statewide technology based employment initiative. ATTAIN provides
communities access to new technologies. Using state-of-the-art technology,
ATTAIN Labs offer 32 occupational, academic and self-development courses.
REMEDIAL/ACADEMIC PROGRAMS:
 ESL (Intermediate & Advanced)
 Basic Education (Pre-GED)
 High School Equivalency (GED) Preparation
 Pathways-to-College (College Prep)
 College Connections Initiative
 GED Assessment Project (GAP)
 Job Readiness/Development
 Employment & Career Counseling
 Post-program transition follow-up
 A full range of support services including one-on-one advisement.
DIRECTIONS
E, J, or Z trains to Parsons Blvd.-Jamaica Center. F train to Parsons Blvd., 4 block south to
Archer Avenue. 165th Street Bus Terminal: One block south to Jamaica Avenue; turn right on
Jamaica and go 4 blocks to 160th Street; left on 160th and one block to Archer Avenue. Turn left
for SUNY-Queens EOC.
NYC Transit Bus:Q4-Q5-Q20A/B-Q24-Q30-Q31-Q42-Q44-Q54-Q56-Q83-Q84-Q85 MTA Bus:
Q6-Q8-Q9-Q25-Q34-Q41-Q65-Q111-Q112-Q113
Long Island Bus: N4 or Long Island Railroad (LIRR) to Jamaica Station
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BROOKLYN EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY CENTER
FREE academic and career training
programs
Academic Programs:
GED
ESOL
College Prep*
Career Programs*:
Medical Assisting
Medical E-Records
Hospitality Management
111 Livingston Street (enter on Boerum Pl btwn Livingston & Joralemon St)
Directions by Public Transportation:
All buses to Downtown Brooklyn
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3
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5 Trains to Borough Hall
A
C
F Trains to Jay Street
BEOC Minimum Qualifications:
 18 years of age or older (17 with a High School Diploma or
GED)
 US Citizen, Permanent Resident or Refugee
 Low to moderate income
 New York State Resident for at least one (1) year prior to
enrolling
 Applicants with more than 30 college credits (Associate or
Bachelor degree) are not eligible*
Visit our temporary website: http://tinyurl.com/beocadmit
Admissions Contact Information:
(718) 802-3300/3330•admissions@beoc.cuny.edu
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MID-MANHATTAN ADULT LEARNING CENTER (MMALC)
NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Office of Adult and Continuing Education
http://adultednyc.org/
212 West 120th Street, N.Y., NY 10027
212-666-1919 or 212-666-1920
FREE* Classes For Adults 21 Years Of Age And Older. HRA/AARP Approved
THE MID-MANHATTAN ADULT LEARNING CENTER IS ALSO A GED TESTING SITE
(TEST OFFERED IN ENGLISH ONLY)
Computers/Technology
A+ Computer Repair
Business Solutions
Computer Literacy
Computer Repair
ESOL Computer Literacy
IC3 Certification
Microsoft Office
Network+
Web Page Design
Health Careers
Certified Nursing Assistant
Emergency Medical Technician
Licensed Practical Nursing (Register in October)
General Trades
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
Automotive Mechanics
Automotive Engine
Building Maintenance
Food Preparation/Catering
Nail Specialty
Plumbing (water and waste line)
Welding (gas and electric)
Construction Trades
Carpentry (interior and exterior)
Electrical Installation
DIRECTIONS
A, C, D or 2, .5 Trains to W. I25” Street
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FREE CDL TRAINING AT FROM ST. NICKS ALLIANCE
Commercial Drivers License, Class B
This 12-week daytime training prepares graduates for the Class B commercial driving test with
the Hazmat endorsement. After passing, you’ll work with a career developer to gain knowledge
about how to increase your earnings and move up in your career ladder. We need eager people
who want to learn a valuable skill. Students will get 20 hours of hands-on lessons learning air
brakes, vehicle control, pre trip inspections, just to begin with. Job readiness and life skills
courses prepare them for a growing industry as a professional truck driver. This course is NOT
intended for those who wish to drive a school bus or Access-a-ride vehicles.
Program Requirements
To be considered, attend the St. Nicks Alliance Workforce Orientation any:
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday @10am
Tuesday and Thursday evenings @ 6pm.
Please bring 2 forms of ID.
Valid NYS DMV ID for 3yrs
Social Security Card
Current NYS DMV Abstract
If available, please bring resume.
No more than 2 points on license
Ability to pass criminal background check
Drug Testing
HS Diploma/GED required
St. Nicks Alliance Workforce Development
790 Broadway, 2nd Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11206
Tel. 718 302-2057 ext.219
Fax. 347 381-3208
www.stnicksalliance.org
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Para-Transit Drivers - Will Train FREE CDL B TRAINING
This 8-12-week daytime training prepares graduates for the Para-Transit Class B commercial driving
test. After passing, you’ll work with a career developer to gain knowledge about how to increase your
earnings and move up in your career ladder.
To be considered, attend:
Any Tuesday and Thursday evenings @ 6pm.
St. Nicks Alliance Workforce Development
790 Broadway, 2nd Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11206
Tel. 718 302-2057 ext.219 Fax. 347 381-3208
www.stnicksalliance.org
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BWI SECURITY GUARD TRAINING (WOMEN ONLY)
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BROOKLYN WORKFORCE INNOVATIONS
621 Degraw Street , Brooklyn, NY 11217
Phone: 718-237-2017
Fax: 718-237-5366
http://www.bwi ny.org/
PROGRAM NAME
PHONE
TYPE OF TRAINING
Red Hook on the Road
Brooklyn Woods
Brooklyn Networks
Made in NY” Production
Assistant
New York Drives
FirstSource Staffing
718-237-4846
718-389-3636
718-237-2017
718-237-2017
CDL Training
Woodworking and Green Cabinetmaking
Voice and Data Telecommunications Cable Installation
Careers in TV and Film production
718-237-2017
718-237-2017
Learn How to Drive
Full-service social purpose staffing company
Brooklyn Workforce Innovations also offers:
Single Stop Benefits screening, on-site application and advocacy; and free legal, financial and tax preparation
services, for all BWI and FAC participants. Neighborhood Employment Services Free computer classes,
resume assistance, job placement, and referrals to training
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION TECHNICIAN
St. Nicks Alliance Workforce
790 Broadway, 2nd Floor. Brooklyn, NY (Between Sumner Place and Fayette Street)
718 302-2057 ext.231
www.stnicksalliance.org
Environmental Remediation is one of America’s fastest growing fields. We prepare graduates to secure up to
6 industry-recognized certificates that translate into high salaries, including OSHA, Hazwopper, and Asbestos
training. Our graduates often earn between $12 and $25 per hour, and work closely with career counselors to
discover how to earn more.
Orientation any Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday @ 10am. Tuesday and Thursday evenings @ 6pm.
Must be at least 21 or older
Able to lift 30 lbs and move it 30 ft
High School Diploma/GED required
Ability to pass criminal background check
Drug Testing
Commit to Finish the Program
Seating for these classes is limited. To learn more, call or visit us at:
Nearby transportation: J or M train to Flushing Avenue OR B47/57/15 & B46 buses
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GREEN JOBS TRAINING IN THE BRONX
Sustainable South Bronx
Best Academy
1231 Lafayette Avenue 4th Floor, Bronx, NY 10474
(between Tiffany and Barretto Streets)
646.400.5430 or 646-400-5438
www.ssbx.org
CONSTRUCTION TRAINING FOR WOMEN
NEW (Nontraditional Employment for Women)
243 West 20th Street (between Seventh and Eighth Avenues) New York, NY, 10011
(212) 627-6252
What can I learn at NEW?
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Basic carpentry, electricity, painting, plumbing
Job safety
Trades math
Health and physical fitness
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Blueprint reading
Interview strategies
Employment rights and responsibilities
Life skills
CASAC TRAINING
ARGUS COMMUNITY
760 East 160th Street
Bronx, New York 10456
(718) 401-5700 or 718-401-5700
http://www.arguscommunity.org
Located between Tinton and Forest Avenues, in a school building across from a library.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------OUTREACH TRAINING INSTITUTE
They have grants that offer free training (e.g. Robin Hood and Ryan White Scholarships. Also free training to Vets).
Customers have to contact them to see availability. They have internship and job placement asst.
117-11 Myrtle Avenue
Richmond Hill, NY 11418 (Queens)
Phone: (718) 847-9233 / http://opiny.org/outreach-training-institute
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FREE FOOD PROTECTION COURSE – ONLINE TRAINING
http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/hany/hanyfood-online.shtml
You're invited to learn more about food safety and the safety of your valued customers.
Access to the course material is free, however as of March 29th, 2010, if you wish to take the final exam
and obtain a Food Protection Certificate, there is a fee of $24.00.
This course satisfies the Health Code requirement that supervisors of food service establishments and
non-retail food service establishments be certified as having completed a course in food protection.
The course is now offered in Spanish, Chinese and English. The online course is designed for individuals with
busy schedules to study at their convenience. The course is divided into fifteen lessons, each of which takes
about an hour to complete. A short quiz is at the end of each lesson. This must be successfully completed
before the next section is accessible.
An in-house final examination is scheduled at the end of the course.
The fee for this exam is $24.00 plus a convenience fee of $0.60 bringing the total to $24.60. Payment must be
made with a Credit card.
Participants who complete this course and are successful at the final examination are issued certificates.
Location of the Health Academy:
THE COURSE IS ALSO AVAILABLE IN A CLASSROOM SETTING.
If you take the course in the classroom, the Food Protection Course costs $114.00 and lasts for five sessions.
It usually starts on Monday and ends Friday. The course is fifteen hours long, three hours each day. When
Monday is a City holiday, classes begin on Tuesday. Durring a four day work week classes will last three hours
and forty-five minutes each day.
In the daytime, classes are held in English from 9am to noon and 1pm to 4pm. Chinese and Spanish classes
are offered twice a month from 5pm to 8pm. In addition, one Korean evening class is held each month.
Participants who complete the Food Protection Course and pass the final examination are issued certificates.
Register for this class in person at the Citywide Licensing Center. Certified check, money order or Credit Card
payments are accepted.
The Citywide Licensing Center:
42 Broadway, 5th floor
New York, NY 10004
The Health Academy:
East Harlem Multi-Service Center, Second Floor
413 East 120 Street
New York, NY 10035
917 492 6990
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HOME HEALTH AIDE TRAINING
Cooperative Home Care Associates
Cooperative Home Care Associates is a licensed home care agency that provides high-quality, reliable
services to clients who are elderly, chronically ill, or living with disabilities. CHCA provides services throughout
Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, and the Bronx.
Training + Employment
 CHCA offers free, four-week home health aide training in both English and Spanish.
 Classes take place at 400 East Fordham Road in the Bronx
 Classes run Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
 Graduates of the training program receive dual certification as a Certified Home Health Aide and
Personal Care Assistant, with guaranteed employment through CHCA.
We believe that the quality of our home care services depends on the training and ongoing support we provide
to our employees. CHCA’s training program graduates are employed in jobs that recognize the dignity of their
work and its value to the community, with: above-average wages, full-time hours, overtime protection,
opportunities for career advancement and worker-ownership, and extensive employment supports.
To attend an open house information session and find out more about our home health aide training and
employment opportunities, please call:
(718) 993 7104. Ext. 1069
Cooperative Home Care Associates
400 East Fordham Road, 13th Floor (entrance on Webster Ave.)
Bronx, NY 10458
(718) 993 7104. Ext. 1069
OTHER HOME HEALTH AIDE AGENCIES
PARTNERS IN CARE
1250 Broadway (@ 32nd Street)
New York NY
Open House Monday through Friday
between 8 AM and 10 AM, on the 10th floor in Manhattan.
2488 Grand Concourse Suite 329
Bronx, NY 10458
Website: http://www.1st-care.org
718-478-1454|
PREMIER HOME HEALTH CARE SERVICES, INC.
There are no educational requirements, but applicants should
be able to read and write English. Bilingual Spanish, Russian
or Chinese is a plus. No experience is necessary for HHA
trainee.
1-800-693-5495
XINCON HOME CARE
224 WEST 35TH ST, SUITE 708
New York, NY 10001
212-560-9218
FREE TRAINING: Open house on Tuesday at 3pm
PROGRESSIVE HOME HEALTH SERVICES
132 West 31st St. 7th Floor (Between 6th and 7th Avenues)
New York, NY 10001
212-273-5699
Classes in English and Spanish
VIP HEALTH CARE SERVICES
459 Main St.
New Rochelle, NY 10801
914-654-6540
116-08 Myrtle Ave.
Richmond Hill, NY 11418 (Queens)
718-849-2300 or 212-687-3311
BEST CHOICE HOME HEALTH CARE INC.
612 Allerton Ave.
Bronx, NY 10467
718-944-2255
FIRST CARE OF NEW YORK INC
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PROJECT RISE @ KBCC
Website: http://kingsboroughcyap.ning.com/
About
Project Rise at Kingsborough Community College is building on the promising
experience of the CUNY Young Adult Program, as well as lessons from evaluations
of other youth programming.
The program will provide young adults from the ages of 18-24 years old, living in
the 5 boroughs, and those who are interested in obtaining their GED:
 Food Service Training/Certificates
 The opportunity to gain 12 college credits
Additionally, this Free Training comes with a paid internship, job skills training,
workshops, life skill development, and so much more!
Call 718-368-6600 to find out more today!
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