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A Guide to Community-Based Organizations for New York City Immigrants 2019.

A Guide to Community-Based Organizations for New York City Immigrants

Table of Contents A Message from The New York State Education Department's Office of Bilingual Education and World

A Guide to Community-Based Organizations for Immigrants is intended to be a public resource. The New York State Education Department (NYSED) does not control or guarantee the quality of service of any of the listed organizations, nor does any reference to an organization constitute or imply an endorsement by NYSED of the organization and its services.

* The organization offers services to all, irrespective of religious affiliation.

A Message from The New York State Education Department's Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages An informed, empowered community of parents, guardians and other persons in parental relation is critical to ensuring that Multilingual Learners/ English Language Learners (MLLs/ELLs) are well supported and thrive. The New York State Education Department's Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages (OBEWL) has created A Guide to Community-Based Organizations for Immigrants which provides a list of organizations throughout New York State. Each organization offers a variety of services. Some of these services include, advocacy & community engagement, health care & insurance, housing, labor & employment, legal services & lawful status, public assistance, safety, and youth & education, that may be useful to parents and communities.

OBEWL is committed to supporting MLLs/ELLs and their families across New York State. Parents of MLLs/ELLs and former MLLs/ELLs are encouraged to contact these organizations when they need assistance. When families’ needs are supported, children have a base to build upon in order to achieve academic success and become college and career ready.

OBEWL has also produced many resources for parents of MLLs/ELLs that you might find useful:

• Multilingual Learner/English Language Learner Parent Resources- In here, you will find information

about how children are identified as MLLs, the kinds of programs available for MLLs/ELLs, when students can exit MLL/ELL programs and services, and how can parents obtain additional information, materials, and resources from local schools. http://www.nysed.gov/bilingual-ed/english-language-learnermultilingual-learner-parent-resources

• A Guide for Parents of Multilingual Learners/English Language Learners in New York State- This is

a ten-page booklet that includes Bilingual Education and English as a New Language program descriptions, Frequently Asked Questions about MLLs/ELLs, Facts about Bilingualism and Bilingual Education, links to MLL/ELL parent resources, and tips on “Participating in Your Child’s Education.” This booklet has been translated twenty-five languages, including the top ten MLL/ELL home languages in NYS.

http://www.nysed.gov/bilingual-ed/guide-parents-english-language-learnersmultilingual-learners-new- york-state

• The Parent Bill of Rights- This document summarizes critical rights concerning educational access and

programming for MLLs/ELLs and their parents. These key rights are summarized in an easy to reference one-page format and have been translated into twenty-seven languages. http://www.nysed.gov/bilingual-ed/parents-bill-rights-new-york-states-english-language- learnersmultilingual-learners-ell

• Multilingual Learners/English Language Learners Parent Hotline- This Hotline was created to provide

parents, guardians and other persons in parental relation of MLLs/ELLs with information about their rights and services for their children pursuant to Commissioner’s Regulation 154. It also provides a mechanism to respond to specific inquiries about the delivery of these services. Phone number: (800) 469-8224 https://steinhardt.nyu.edu/metrocenter/ellparenthotline i

• NYSITELL and NYSESLAT Parent Guides- These guides provide an explanation of two of the

assessments that assess the English language level/proficiency of students whose home or primary language is other than English. The guides have been translated into twenty-two languages. http://www.nysed.gov/bilingual-ed/nysitell-and-nyseslat-parent-guides

• Parent Orientation Video: Multilingual Learner/English Language Learner Programs in New York

State, available in 10 languages- This whiteboard animation video, describes the MLL/ELL identification and assessment process and outlines in detail various available program options. It also describes the differences between English as a New Language and the various Bilingual Education program models.

http://www.nysed.gov/bilingual-ed/parent-orientation-video-english-language-learner-ell-programs- new-york-state. The text of the Video Narration, is also available in 9 additional languages http://www.nysed.gov/bilingual-ed/parent-orientation-video-english-language-learner-ell-programs- new-york-state

• Roadmap to College for Multilingual Learners/English Language Learners- A College Access Guide

for Multilingual Learners/English Language Learners in New York State. http://www.nysed.gov/bilingual-ed/roadmap-college

• In addition, each office in the New York State Education Department has created multiple resources to

support parents. To access a list with all the Department’s offices, please visit: http://www.nysed.gov/about/program-offices ii

Guidance on Recent Immigration-Related Actions The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is committed to ensuring that our schools remain safe havens where all students can learn. NYSED, along with the New York State Office of the Attorney General, has put forward the following guidance protecting immigrant students.

Information regarding immigration status: ❖ New York State Education Law states that all children over five and under twenty-one years of age who have not received a high school diploma are entitled to attend the public schools in the school district in which they reside without paying tuition regardless of citizenship or immigration status.

❖ In Plyler v. Doe, the Supreme Court held that school districts may not deny students a free public education on the basis of their undocumented or non-citizen status, or that of their parents or guardians. ❖ At the time of registration, schools should not ask questions that may reveal a child’s immigration status, such as requesting a Social Security number.

❖ With regards to inquiries from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), including requests to meet with or interview students, or to obtain access to student records, school district employees should immediately consult with their superintendents and school attorneys to determine whether honoring such a request could cause the school district to violate a law of general applicability, including the New York Family Court Act (NYFCA) and the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

Information regarding discrimination, harassment, and bullying in schools: ❖ New York’s Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) was signed into law in 2012 to provide students with a safe and supportive environment free from discrimination, harassment, and bullying on school property, a school bus and/or at a school function and was amended in 2013 to include cyberbullying.

❖ NYSED provides support to districts, parents, and guardians who have questions regarding DASA. The department can be contacted at: o The Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages at (718) 722-2445 or obewl@nysed.gov. o The Office of Student Support Services at (518) 486-6090 or studentsupportservices@nysed.gov.

o For language assistance, contact the Language Regional Bilingual Education Resource Network (RBERN) Parent Hotline at (800) 469-8224 or nysparenthotline@nyu.edu. ❖ For an official copy of these communications and translations, please see: http://www.nysed.gov/bilingual- ed/information-regarding-recent-immigration-related-actions.

Guidance from the New York Governor’s office: ❖ Per Executive Order 170 signed by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, New York State agencies and officers are prohibited from inquiring about or disclosing and individual’s immigration status unless required by law or necessary to determine eligibility for a benefit or service. This includes law enforcement officers unless investigating criminal activity. Access the executive order here: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-signs-executive- order-prohibiting-state-agencies-inquiring-about-immigration.

❖ The New York State Governor’s Office has reaffirmed its support for immigrants and has announced initiatives, such as designating a new State Police Hate Crimes Unit to investigate potential hate crimes, expanding New York’s Human Rights Law to protect all students statewide, and establishing the Office of New Americans and Immigrant Legal Defense Fund to ensure all immigrants have access to information and representation. Access the Governor’s communications here: https://www.ny.gov/programs/we-are-all-immigrants.

How to Use this Guide The New York State Education Department strongly believes that the education of the child does not happen only in the classroom, but also in their homes and communities. This directory provides a list of community-based organizations in New York City that offer a variety of services that may be of use to immigrant New Yorkers.

❖ The directory lists the name of the organization, location, contact information, a brief description of the services offered, and the languages in which these services are provided. ❖ Organizations are arranged alphabetically. ❖ This guide is divided into several sections. The first lists programs that are available throughout all five boroughs of New York City (Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island). The lists that follow are borough-specific and may only offer services in that particular borough.

❖ Most of the listed services are free. However, some services may not be. You should always confirm the cost with the organization prior to using their services. ❖ To ensure availability of programs, it is recommended that you call the organization in advance. The symbols highlighted next to each organization represent its service areas.

Advocacy & Community Engagement Legal Services & Lawful Status Health Care & Insurance Public Assistance Housing Safety Labor & Employment Youth & Education iv

Programs in New York City 1. 100 Black Men of America, Inc. Languages: English 105 E. 22nd St. Suite 911, New York, NY 10031 Phone: (212) 777-7070 https://100blackmen.org/ The largest network of African American male mentors in the nation. Also provides services in education, health and wellness, economic empowerment, and leadership development.

2. 100 Hispanic Women National, Inc. Languages: English, Spanish 413 E. 120th St. Suite 314 New York, NY 10035 Phone: (646) 689-2260 https://www.100hispanicwomen.org/ Seeks to empower Latinas through personal and professional advancement initiatives, networks, and events. 3. Advocates for Children of New York Languages: Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, English, French, Haitian Creole, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Urdu 151 West 30th St. 5th Floor, New York, NY 10001 Phone: (212) 947-9779 http://www.advocatesforchildren.org/ Seeks to promote access to the best education New York can provide for all students.

Provides services with education specialists and attorneys for free legal counsel and representation at school-related hearings and appeals, and informative workshops and free resources. 4. Advocates for Justice Languages: English, Mandarin 225 Broadway, Suite 1902, New York, NY 10007 Phone: (212) 285-1400 www.advocatesforjustice.net Aims to do research, publish educational and investigative materials, and organize lawyers across the country to provide pro bono and low fee legal representation.

Provides immigration legal help, small business assistance, job development, and: general social work and service referral. Also, has interpreting services and advocacy..

5. African Communities Together Languages: Amharic, Arabic, English, French, Fulani, Igbo, Krio, Kru, Mandingo, Yoruba, Wolof, and other African languages 127 West 127th Street, Suite 221, New York, NY 10027 Phone: (347) 746-2281 http://www.africans.us/ 6. Alianza (Dominican Cultural Center) Languages: English, Spanish 530 West 166th Street at Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10033 Phone: 212-740-1960 www.harlemonestop.com/organization/748/alianza-dominicana-cultural-center A non-profit community development organization that partners with youth, families and public and private institutions to revitalize economically distressed neighborhoods.

7. Asian Americans for Equality Languages: English, Chinese, Mandarin, Cantonese, Spanish 108 Norfolk Street, New York, NY 10002 Phone: 212-979-8381 aafe.org An organization committed to preserving affordable housing throughout New York and to providing counseling services, financial assistance and training to empower people, small businesses and neighborhoods.

8. Asian American Legal Defense Fund Languages: Bengali, Burmese, Cambodian, Cantonese, English, Filipino, Gujarati, Hindi, Hmong, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Laotian, Mandarin Chinese, Nepali, Punjabi, Tagalog, Taiwanese, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Vietnamese, and others 99 Hudson St., 12th Floor, New York, NY 10013 Phone: (212) 966-5932 http://aaldef.org/ An organization that protects and promotes the civil rights of Asian Americans through litigation, advocacy, education, and organizing.

9. ASPIRA of New York Languages: English, Spanish 15 W. 36th St. 15th Floor, New York, NY 10018 Phone: (212) 564-6880 http://www.aspirany.org/ Advocates for and provides programs for the education and development of Latino and Puerto Rican youth in New York City. Programs relate to graduation, college access, skill development, community service, and other enrichment activities.

10. Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New York Languages: English, Spanish 1011 First Avenue, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10022 Phone: (888) 744-7900 https://catholiccharitiesny.org/ Provides services for children, the homeless and hungry, families, individuals with disabilities, and assist with crisis resolution and immigrant and refugee integration through legal counseling, English and civics classes, and work authorization.

11. Center for an Urban Future Languages: English 120 Wall Street, 20th Floor, New York, NY 10005 Phone: 212-479-3344 www.nycfuture.org Works towards reducing inequality, increasing economic mobility, and grow the economy in NYC. The organization uses fact-based research to elevate important and often overlooked issues onto the radar of policymakers and advance practical solutions that strengthen New York and help all New Yorkers participate in the city’s rising prosperity.

12. Center for Independence of the Disabled, NY Languages: ASL, Arabic, Bengali, Cantonese, Edo, English, Farsi, French, Greek, Haitian Creole, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Loma, Mandarin, Nepali, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Tibetan, Urdu, Uzbeki 841 Broadway Suite 301, New York, NY 10003 Phone: (212) 674-2300 https://www.cidny.org/ Works in advocacy, policy, and direct services for individuals with disabilities in: benefits counseling, independent living skills development, housing assistance, employment- related assistance, healthcare access, peer counseling, nursing home transition and diversion, youth transition, referrals, and recreational activities.

13. Children’s Aid Society Languages: English, Spanish 711 Third Ave. Suite 700, New York, NY 10017 Phone: (212) 949-4800 https://www.childrensaidnyc.org/ Supports children, youth, and families in New York City through family support programs, afterschool and summer programs, early childhood education, social services, health and wellness, and college access and career development.

14. Chinese American Planning Council Languages: Cantonese, English, Mandarin 150 Elizabeth St., New York, NY 10012 Phone: (212) 941-0920 https://www.cpc-nyc.org/ Provides programs in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens for the Chinese American community in early childhood services, afterschool and summer programs, youth services, senior services, cultural events, workforce development, and community engagement.

15. Chinese Progressive Association Languages: Chinese, English 230 Grand St., New York, NY 10013 Phone: (212) 274-1891 https://www.cpanyc.info/ Helps Chinese immigrants through English and citizenship classes, outreach and education, political empowerment, and information and referrals.

16. Church Avenue Merchants Block Association Languages: English, French, Haitian Creole, Russian, Spanish 1720 Church Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11226 Phone: (718) 287-2600 https://www.camba.org/ Offers a range of comprehensive programs in economic and career development, education and youth development, family support, health and wellness, housing, and legal services.

17. City Bar Justice Center Languages: Has access to interpretation services for any language 42 West 44th St., New York, NY 10036 Phone: (212) 382-6727 https://www.citybarjusticecenter.org/ Offers access to legal services for low-income and disadvantaged New Yorkers in areas such as victims of violence, visas for immigrant victims of human trafficking, asylum representation, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and other forms of immigration relief.

18. Coalition for Asian American Children & Families Languages: Bengali, Cantonese, English, Japanese, Mandarin 50 Broad St. 18th Floor, New York, NY 10004 Phone: (212) 809-4675 http://cacf.org/ Advocates for the Asian Pacific Americans in New York City through policy, youth leadership, parent leadership, and capacity and coalition building. Can also refer individuals to their member organizations that operate in a variety of areas.

19. Committee for Hispanic Children and Families Languages: English, Spanish 75 Broad Street #620, New York, NY 10004 Phone: (212) 206-1090 www.chcfinc.org Combines education, capacity-building, and advocacy to strengthen the support system and continuum of learning for children and youth.

20. Comprehensive Development, Inc. Languages: Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, Spanish, Wolof 240 Second Ave., New York, NY 10003 Phone: (212) 353-2010 https://www.cdi-ny.org/ Partners with four NYC public high schools to provide services to high school students and recent graduates to help them graduate high school and go onto college or the workforce. These services include college and career advising, legal, medical, and housing assistance, case management, and intensive tutoring.

21. CUNY Citizenship Now! Languages: Cantonese, English, French, Haitian Creole, Korean, Italian, Mandarin, Polish, Spanish See website for a full list of locations and phone numbers. http://www1.cuny.edu/sites/citizenship-now/ University-based legal assistance program that provides free, high quality, and confidential citizenship and immigration law services to New Yorkers. Also hosts community, educational, and volunteer initiatives.

22. Damayan Migrant Workers Association Languages: English, Tagalog 406 West 40th St. 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10018 Phone: (212) 564-6057 https://www.damayanmigrants.org/ Helps labor trafficking survivors develop escape plans, secure emergency housing and financial assistance, access social and legal services, find employment, and facilitate family reunifications. Also engages in community and organizing for fair labor standards and labor trafficking.

23. The Door Languages: English, French, Haitian Creole, Spanish 121 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10013 Phone: (212) 941-9090 https://www.door.org/ Provides young people with services in reproductive health care, mental health counseling, legal assistance, GED and English classes, college preparation, career development, supportive housing, recreational activities, and meals.

24. Families for Freedom Languages: English, Spanish 35 West 31th St #702, New York, NY 10001 Phone: (646) 290-8720 www.familiesforfreedom.org This is a multi-ethnic human rights organization by and for families facing and fighting deportation. 25. Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies Languages: English, Spanish 40 Broad St., New York, NY 10004 Phone: (212) 777-4800 http://www.fpwa.org/ A collective organizing and advocacy organization that works with its member agencies to influence policy for low-income communities, eliminate barriers to upward mobility, and fights entrenched poverty. Can connect individuals to member agency resources.

26. Flanbwayan Haitian Literacy Project Languages: English, Haitian Creole 208 Parkside Ave. 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11226 Phone: (718) 774-3037 http://www.flanbwayan.org/ Seeks to empower Haitian immigrant students in New York City, primarily English Language Learners, in their education. Provides advocacy services in school placement for newcomer youth and leadership and cultural events.

27. Global Action Project Languages: Bengali, English, Spanish 130 W. 25th St. #2C, New York, NY 10001 https://www.global-action.org/ An organization for youth from low-income, new immigrant, LGBTQ communities that does leadership development and community engagement, such as creative programming through media arts production, community arts partnerships and trainings, and media outreach.

28. GMHC, Inc. Languages: English, French, Hindi, Korean, Polish, Spanish, Swedish 307 W. 38th St., New York, NY 10018 Phone: (217) 367-1000 http://www.gmhc.org/ The leading provider of HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and advocacy. Provides services in legal assistance, mental health, substance abuse, social services, workforce development, health insurance applications, rental support, financial management, housing, and more.

29. Good Shepherd Services Languages: English, Spanish 305 7th Ave. 9th Floor, New York, NY 10001 Phone: (212) 243-7070 https://goodshepherds.org/ Provides youth and family support services throughout New York City. Operates over 80 programs in education, college and career, family support, foster care and adoption, and domestic violence programs.

30. Hanac

Languages: English, Greek 27-40 Hoyt Ave. S, Astoria, New York 11102 Phone: (212) 840-8005 http://hanac.org/ A social services organization that provides adult services such as legal help, training and employment, housing and counseling, arts programs, community building, early childhood education, mental health services, and youth development and education.

31. Her Justice Languages: Arabic, English, French, Hindi, Italian, Korean, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Urdu 100 Broadway 10th Floor, New York, NY 10005 Phone: (212) 695-3800 https://herjustice.org/ Provides legal and social services to New York City women living in poverty in family court issues, divorce, and immigration. Does legal counseling, brief services, and free volunteer attorney representation.

32. Human Rights First Languages: Arabic, English, French, Spanish 75 Broad St. 31st Floor, New York, NY 10004 Phone: (212) 845-5200 https://www.humanrightsfirst.org/ Does advocacy work and provides services like asylum representation and social work services. 33. Immigrant Defense Project Languages: English, Spanish 40 West 39th St., 5th Floor, New York, NY 10018 Phone: (212) 725-6422 www.immigrantdefenseproject.org/ Uses impact litigation, advocacy, and public education to fight to stop mass deportations and an unjust immigration system.

34. Immigrant Justice Corps Languages: Arabic, Cantonese, Czech, French, Haitian Creole, Korean, Mandarin, Polish, Punjabi, Soninke, Spanish, Turkish, Urdu Phone: (212) 407-3417 https://tinyurl.com/ijcwaitinglist Provides legal services in issues relating to immigrants and immigrant status such as naturalization, green card renewal, adjustment of status, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, and Temporary Protected Status.

35. Indochina Sino American Community Center Languages: Cambodian, Cantonese, English, Fujianese, Lao, Mandarin, Vietnamese 170 Forsyth St. 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10002 Phone: (212) 226-0317 http://www.isacc-ny.org/ Offers services to people from Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Mainland China, and other parts of Southeast Asia. Offers immigrant and naturalization services, computer training, senior services, health services, English education, free food services, storage rooms, and a Buddhist sanctuary.

36. International Refugee Assistance Project Languages: English, Spanish, French 40 Rector Street, 9th Floor, New York, NY 10006 Phone: (646) 602-5600 www.refugeerights.org The International Refugee Assistance Project works to organize lawyers and law students to fight for the human and legal rights of refugees through legal aid and policy advocacy.

37. International Rescue Committee Languages: Has access to interpretation services for any language 122 East 42nd Street, New York, New York 10168 Phone: (212) 551-3000 www.rescue.org Helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and regain control of their future.

38. Kids in Need of Defense Languages: English, Spanish Infonewyork@supportkind.org Phone: (202) 824-8680 https://supportkind.org/ Kids in Need of Defense staff and pro bono attorney partners at law firms, corporations, and law schools nationwide represent unaccompanied immigrant and refugee children in their deportation proceedings. Together, we ensure that no child stands in court alone.

39. The Legal Aid Society Languages: Has access to interpretation services for any language Phone: (212) 577-3300 https://www.legalaidnyc.org/ Provides individuals with legal assistance and advice in civil, criminal, and juvenile rights matters. Operates hotlines in immigration, access to benefits, homelessness, and low- income taxpayer, and has multiple locations.

40. Legal Services NYC Languages: Cantonese, English, French, Haitian-Creole, Mandarin, Spanish, and others 40 Worth St. Suite 606, New York, NY 10013 Phone: (646) 442-3600 http://www.legalservicesnyc.org/ Provides accessible legal services in a variety of areas, such as education, bankruptcy, civil rights and language access, consumer rights, disability, disaster recovery, employment law, family law, homeowner rights, government benefits, immigration, and LGBTQ advocacy.

41. Libertas Center for Human Rights Languages: English, Sinhala, Spanish; has access to interpretation for any language Elmhurst Hospital Annex G, 5th Floor, Rooms 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 at 79-01 Broadway, Elmhurst, NY 11373 Phone: (718) 334-6209 http://www.libertascenter.net/ Provides comprehensive medical, mental health, social and legal services to survivors of torture and human rights violations in the New York City area.

42. Lutheran Social Services of New York Languages: English, Farsi, French, Portuguese, Spanish 475 Riverside Drive Suite #1244, New York, NY 10115 Phone: (212) 870-1100 http://lssny.org/ Provides services in early childhood, family, healthy homes, nutrition and food assistance, housing assistance, immigration and legal assistance, disaster response, and education.

43. Mobilization for Justice Languages: Chinese, English, French, Spanish 100 William St. 6th Floor, New York, NY 10038 Phone: (212) 417-3700 http://mobilizationforjustice.org/ Provides direct services in civil legal assistance in areas such as bankruptcy, disability rights, housing and tenants, family, mental health, public benefits, and workers’ rights.

44. Muslim Community Network Languages: Arabic, English, Hindi, Urdu 239 Thompson St., New York, NY 10012 Phone: (646) 481-1772 http://mcnny.org/ Seeks to connect and engage the Muslim community through civic education workshops, leadership development for youth, diversity education and presentations, and food assistance and toy drives.

45. New Women New Yorkers Languages: Programs can accommodate for all levels of English proficiency http://www.nywomenimmigrants.org/ Aims to empower immigrant women through workforce development and networking to obtain their first paying, fulfilling job in NYC, enroll in higher education, and increase their confidence and community engagement.

46. New York Legal Assistance Group Languages: English, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish; interpretation services available as necessary 7 Hanover Square 18th Floor, New York, NY 10004 Phone: (212) 613-5000 http://www.nylag.org/ Addresses legal needs with comprehensive, free civil legal services in areas such as education, family, housing, employment, public benefits, immigration, and health.

47. People Against Landlord Abuse & Tenant Exploitation Languages: English, Spanish 479 West 126 St., New York, NY 10027 Phone: (212) 491-2541 https://www.palanteharlem.org/ Organizes and empowers residents of New York City against tenant exploitation through advocacy, outreach, organizing, providing long-term technical assistance, and connecting individuals to free or reduced-rate legal services and housing benefits.

48. Puerto Rican Family Institute Languages: English, Spanish 145 W. 15th St., New York, NY 10011 Phone: (212) 924-6320 http://prfi.org/ Offers social and health care services in mental health treatment, crisis intervention, placement prevention, residential care and education. 49. Qualitas of Life Foundation Languages: English, Spanish 1221 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10020 Phone: (646) 885-2295 http://qualitasoflife.org/ Provides basic financial education to Hispanic individuals and their families in free, bilingual workshops.

50. Queer Detainee Empowerment Project Languages: English, French, Polish, Spanish 505 8th Ave. #1212, New York, NY 10018 Phone: (347) 645-9339 http://www.qdep.org/ Assists LGBTQIA GNC & TS individuals coming out of immigration detention in securing social supports and services. 51. Restaurant Opportunities Centers United Languages: Arabic, English, French, Spanish, and others 275 Seventh Ave. Suite 1703, New York, NY 10001 Phone: (212) 343-1771 http://rocunited.org/ Seeks to improve wages and working conditions for the nation’s restaurant workforce.

Does restaurant job training and placement, leadership development, legal support, and policy advocacy.

52. Russian-Speaking Community Council of Manhattan and the Bronx Languages: English, Russian P.O. Box 707, New York, NY 10033 http://russianspeakingcouncil.org/ An interfaith and interethnic organization of Russian-speaking immigrants with initiatives in economic empowerment, intercommunal dialogue, immigrant integration, and arts and culture.

53. Safe Horizon Immigration Law Project Languages: English, Spanish 50 Court St. 8th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201 Phone: (718) 943-8632 https://www.safehorizon.org/ A victim assistance nonprofit that provides assistance, advocacy, and legal service support to immigrant victims of domestic violence, child abuse, sexual assault, stalking, human trafficking, youth homelessness, and other crimes.

54. Safe Passage Project Languages: English, French, Spanish; access to volunteer interpreters who speak a variety of languages 185 West Broadway, New York, NY 10013 Phone: (212) 324-6558 https://www.safepassageproject.org/ Works with volunteer attorneys and law school students to provide representation of unaccompanied minors in the immigration process.

55. Sakhi for South Asian Women Languages: Bengali, English, Hindi, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Tamil, Urdu P.O. Box 1333, Church Street Station, New York, NY 10008 Phone: (212) 714-9153 http://www.sakhi.org/ Seeks to end violence against women from the South Asian Diaspora through domestic violence & sexual assault services, an economic empowerment program, immigration & civic integration, reproductive justice, a youth empowerment program, and outreach, workshops and trainings.

56. Sanctuary for Families Languages: English, Spanish, with additional languages depending on availability. PO Box 1406, Wall Street Station, New York, NY 10268 Phone: (212) 349-6009 https://sanctuaryforfamilies.org/ Seeks to provide services and advocate for survivors of domestic violence, sex trafficking, and related forms of gender violence.

57. UnLocal, Inc. Languages: English, Spanish Phone: (646) 216-8210 http://www.unlocal.org/ Connects immigrants with affordable, trustworthy, comprehensive, and multilingual legal representation and case management. Also provides immigration information and develops community projects based on need. 58. Urban Justice Center Languages: Has access to interpretation services for any language Phone: (646) 602-5600 https://www.urbanjustice.org/ Provides programs in direct legal services, advocacy, community education, and political organizing to New York City residents. Populations served include asylum seekers, refugees, and other vulnerable groups.

59. Violence Intervention Program, Inc. Languages: English, Spanish; has access to interpretation services for most languages Triborough Station, P.O. Box 1161, New York, NY 10035 Phone: (800) 664-5880 https://www.vipmujeres.org/ Provides services to victims of domestic violence, including those with undocumented status. Has programs in immigration, counseling, housing, economic justice, language access, and other trainings and workshops.

60. The Workmen’s Circle Languages: English, Yiddish 247 West 37th St. 5th Floor, New York, NY 10018 Phone: (212) 889-6800 https://circle.org/ A social justice organization that has programs in Jewish cultural engagement, Yiddish language learning, multigenerational education, and activism. 61. Youth Represent, Inc.

Languages: English, Spanish 11 Park Place Suite 1512, New York, NY 10007 Phone: (646) 759-8080 http://youthrepresent.org/ Provides youth under the age of 25 who have had involvement with the criminal justice system with free legal services, resources, and community engagement projects.

Programs in the Bronx 1. Casita Maria Center for Arts & Education Languages: English, Spanish 928 Simpson St., Bronx, NY 10459 Phone: (718) 589-2230 https://www.casitamaria.org/ Supports youth and students in the South Bronx through a range of arts, education, and public programs. Has a facility with performance spaces, an exhibition gallery, and dance and music studios for the community.

2. Community Association of Progressive Dominicans Languages: English, Spanish 3940 Broadway, New York, NY 10032 Phone: (212) 781-5500 http://www.acdp.org/ Provides services to New York’s Dominican immigrants and their communities. Offers education and youth development programs, such as college access, career development, afterschool programs, mental health services, adult literacy, and English classes.

3. Dominicanos USA Languages: English, Spanish 369 E. 149th St. 11th Floor, Bronx, NY 10455 Phone: (718) 665-0400 http://dominicanosusa.org/ Does work in the Dominican American community, focusing on civic engagement, free citizenship application assistance, and youth development through service projects.

4. Masa-MexEd, Inc. Languages: English, Spanish 2770 Third Ave. 1st Floor, Bronx, NY 10455 Phone: (646) 481-5890 http://masany.org/ Serves Mexican and Latino individuals in the South Bronx with early childhood education programs, afterschool and extracurricular programs for youth, civic engagement workshops, family support, case management, legal services in immigration, and community leadership initiatives.

5. Mekong NYC Languages: English, Khmer, Vietnamese 2471 University Ave., Bronx, NY 10468 http://mekongnyc.org/ Provides services to the Southeast Asian community in the Bronx and New York City through community organizing, cultural events, and referrals to health care and social services. 6. Mercy Center, Inc.

Languages: English, Spanish 377 E. 145th St., Bronx, NY 10454 Phone: (718) 993-2789 https://www.mercycenterbronx.org/ Empowers women and their families in the South Bronx through services such as counseling, parenting classes and support groups, family development, domestic violence support, career development, English classes and immigrant services, and youth programs.

7. Sauti Yetu Center for African Women and Families Languages: Arabic, English, French, Fulani, Kotokoli, Mandingo, Soninke, Susu, Twi, Wolof, and other African languages 2417 3rd Ave. Suite 205, Bronx, NY 10451 Phone: (718) 665-2486 http://www.sautiyetu.us/ Provides services for poor and low-income African immigrant women and families.

Includes social services support, awareness workshops and information on female genital cutting, services in domestic & sexual violence, programs in supportive counseling, and an immigrant youth program. 8. Sisters of Charity of New York Languages: English, Spanish 6301 Riverdale Ave., Bronx, NY 10471 Phone: (718) 549-9200 https://www.scny.org/ A faith-based organization that provides social services to all in need, including education programs, English classes, health and human services, housing development, counseling for immigrants, and arts programs.

9. SoBRO Languages: English, French, Haitian Creole, Spanish 555 Bergen Ave., Bronx, NY 10455 Phone: (718) 292-3113 https://sobro.org/ Seeks to enhance the quality of life in the South Bronx with youth and adult education programs, a workforce development center, and business and property assistance.

10. St. Jerome H.A.N.D.S. Community Center Languages: English, Spanish 330 E. 138th St., Bronx, NY 10454 Phone: (718) 402-7866 https://www.jeromehands.com/ Offers education and social services to families and immigrants with classes in English, computer literacy, citizenship, and GED. Also provides food services and job security assistance.

Programs in Brooklyn 1. Academy of Medical and Public Health Services Languages: Arabic, Burmese, Cantonese, English, French, Indonesian, Mandarin, Spanish 5306 Third Ave. Second Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11220 Phone: (212) 256-9036 http://www.amphsonline.org/ Offers free and accessible care to immigrant New Yorkers, including clinical services, social services referrals and information, and training and education to those interested in the healthcare professions field.

2. Arab American Association of New York Languages: Arabic, English, Spanish 7111 5th Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11209 Phone: (718) 745-3523 http://www.arabamericanny.org/ Provides services to the Arab American community in Bay Ridge and the surrounding neighborhoods of Brooklyn. Includes adult education and classes, advocacy, immigration services, youth development, social services in case management and interpretation, and mental health counseling.

3. Arab-American Family Support Center Languages: Arabic, Bengali, English, Farsi, French, Hindi, Pashto, Punjabi, Nepali, Spanish, Tibetan, Urdu, Wakhi, and various dialects 150 Court St. 3rd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201 Phone: (718) 643-8000 https://aafscny.org/ Offers programs for immigrants in preventive services, health care access, adult education and literacy, legal assistance, youth development, and anti-violence.

4. Atlas: DIY Languages: English, Italian, Khmer, Mandarin, Spanish 462 36th St., #PHB Brooklyn, NY 11232 Phone: (347) 599-1641 http://www.atlasdiy.org/ Serves immigrant youth between 14-24 with access to legal services, leadership development, educational opportunities such as summer camps and afterschool programs, and leadership and career development.

5. Brooklyn Defender Services Languages: English, Spanish 177 Livingston St. 7th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201 Phone: (718) 254-0700 http://bds.org/ A public defender organization that provides comprehensive legal representation and services to those who cannot afford to retain an attorney. 6. Catholic Migration Services Languages: Has access to interpretation in any language 191 Joralemon St. 4th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201 Phone: (718) 236-3000 https://catholicmigration.org/ Offers assistance to immigrants in immigration legal services, housing legal services, and immigrant workers’ rights legal services, regardless of religious background.

7. Central American Legal Assistance Languages: English, French, Spanish 240 Hooper St., Brooklyn, NY 11211 Phone: (718) 486-6800 https://www.centralamericanlegal.info Provides free or low-cost legal services to Central and South American asylum-seekers in Brooklyn. 8. Center for Popular Democracy Languages: English 449 Troutman Street, Suite A, Brooklyn, NY 11237 Phone: (347) 985-2220 www.populardemocracy.org The Center for Popular Democracy works to create equity, opportunity and a dynamic democracy in partnership with high-impact base-building organizations, organizing alliances, and progressive unions.

10. Council of Peoples Organization Languages: Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, English, French, Hebrew, Hindi, Punjabi, Russian, Spanish, Urdu, Uzbek 1077 Coney Island Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11230 Phone: (718) 434-3266 https://copo.org/ Serves the South Asian and Muslim community in New York City through programs for seniors, early childhood, youth, and adults. Provides services in health care, community relations, legal clinics, and community organizing.

11. Family Health Centers at NYU Langone Languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, Russian, Spanish Visit their website for their multiple locations. Phone: (718) 630-7942 https://nyulangone.org/locations/family-health-centers-at-nyu-langone Provides quality primary and preventive outpatient care to individuals, regardless of ability to pay or health insurance status. Many Brooklyn sites.

12. Federation of Italian American Organizations of Brooklyn, Ltd. Languages: English, Italian, Spanish 8711 18th Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11214 Phone: (718) 259-2828 https://fiaobrooklyn.org/ An Italian cultural community center with facilities such as a library and gymnasium. Offers classes in parenting, adult fitness, afterschool activities, summer programs for youth, offices for social services, and cultural events.

13. Flanbwayan Haitian Literacy Project Languages: English, Haitian Creole, French 208 Parkside Avenue, 2nd Floor Brooklyn, NY 11226 Phone: (718) 774-3037 flanbwayan.org This organization serves newcomer and young adult Haitian immigrant students in New York City who are English Language Learners (ELLs) between the ages of 14 to 14. Galapagos Center for New Americans Languages: English, Spanish Phone: (347) 709-4262 http://www.galapagoscenternyc.com/ Works with immigrant women to enhance their participation in leadership roles and the economy through the support of a network of mentors.

15. La Unión Languages: 6025 6th Avenue, Room 221, Brooklyn, NY 11220 Phone: (718) 630-8903 la-union.org This organization aims to empower new immigrants to be actively involved in shaping the dialogue around immigration policy and policy reform, as well as to advocate for themselves and their community in cases of exploitation, injustice, and inequality.

16. Make the Road NY Languages: English, Spanish 301 Grove Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237 Phone: (718) 418-7690 www.maketheroadny.org Make the Road New York builds the power of Latino and working-class communities to achieve dignity and justice through organizing, policy innovation, transformative education, and survival services.

17. Mixteca Organization Languages: English, Spanish 245 23rd St. 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, New York 11215 Phone: (718) 965-4795 http://www.mixteca.org Offer programs and services for the Mexican and Latin American immigrant communities in Brooklyn and New York. Programs in adult education, health, domestic violence services, HIV/AIDS services, and immigration legal services.

18. Neighbors Helping Neighbors, Inc./Fifth Avenue Committee Languages: English, Spanish 621 DeGraw St., Brooklyn, NY 11217 Phone: (718) 237-2017 http://www.nhnhome.org/ Helps low- and moderate-income Brooklyn residents secure quality housing and build financial assets through training, counseling, and information.

19. Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow Languages: English, Spanish Has multiple locations in Brooklyn. Phone: (718) 369-0303 https://obtjobs.org/ Offers job training and support services to young adults, adults, and immigrants. Includes job training, job placement assistance, GED classes, and English classes as well as legal services for immigrants.

20. Shorefront YM-YWHA of Brighton-Manhattan Beach, Inc. Languages: English, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian 3300 Coney Island Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11235 Phone: (718) 646-1444 https://www.shorefronty.org/ A Jewish community center and social service agency in southern Brooklyn that provides youth programs, cultural events and engagement, and health and human services.

Programs in Manhattan 1. East Harlem Tutorial Program Languages: English, Spanish 2050 Second Ave., New York, NY 10029 Phone: (212) 831-0650 https://ehtp.org/ Offers free, high-quality educational programs and enrichment opportunities to East Harlem youth, including afterschool and summer programs, public charter schools, and a college assistance and access program.

2. Hudson Guild Languages: Cantonese, English, Mandarin, Spanish 441 W. 26th St., New York, NY 10001 Phone: (212) 760-9800 http://hudsonguild.org/ Offers programming to individuals who work, live, or go to school in the Chelsea neighborhood, including adult services, arts and community engagement, early childhood care, mental health, and youth development.

3. LSA Family Health Service Languages: English, Spanish 333 E. 115th St., New York, NY 10029 Phone: (646) 672-5200 http://littlesistersfamily.org/ Provides comprehensive services in El Barrio/East Harlem, such as a food pantry, public benefits applications, nursing, environmental health, parenting and child development, preventive services, a thrift store, mental health counseling, and other supports.

4. Northern Manhattan Coalition for Immigrant Rights Languages: English, French, Spanish 665 West 182nd Street, Ground Floor, New York, NY 10033 Phone: (212) 781-0355 nmcir.org Is committed to expanding access to legal immigration services, participating in policy making and community organizing. Educates, defends and protects the rights of immigrants.

5. Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation Languages: English, Spanish 45 Wadsworth Ave., New York, NY 10033 Phone: (212) 822-8300 http://www.nmic.org/ Provides comprehensive services in crisis intervention, legal services, safety planning, immigration services, mental health counseling, language interpretation, public benefits, job training, eviction prevention, access to healthcare, and adult education.

6. Northern Manhattan Perinatal Partnership Languages: English, French, Spanish 127 W. 127th St. Third Floor, New York, NY 10027 Phone: (212) 665-2600 http://nmppcares.org/ Provides health services in Northern Manhattan including prenatal care, parenting, and child care and Head Start. Also offers social services such as case management for pregnant and parenting women and men.

7. People’s Theatre Project Languages: English, Spanish 5030 Broadway, New York, NY 10034 Phone: (646) 398-9062 https://www.peoplestheatreproject.org/ Engages Washington Heights and Inwood immigrant youth in arts and social justice projects. These include afterschool, weekend, and summer programs that involve theater activities and performances.

Programs in Queens 1. Adhikaar Languages: English, Hindi, Nepali, Tibetan 71-07 Woodside Ave. 1st Floor, Woodside, NY 11377 Phone: (718) 937-1117 http://www.adhikaar.org/ A service and advocacy organization for the Nepali-speaking community that provides direct services such as translation and interpretation for Nepali and Tibetan, and focus on workers’ rights, access to healthcare, and immigrant rights.

2. The ANSOB Center for Refugees Languages: Arabic, English, French, Romanian, Spanish 28-19 Steinway St. 2nd Floor, Astoria, NY 11103 Phone: (718) 278-4303 https://www.ansob.org/ Provides immigrants, refugees, and asylees with immigration legal services, English language and citizenship classes, case management, education consulting, and job placement assistance.

3. Arab-American Family Support Center Languages: Arabic, Bengali, English, Farsi, French, Hindi, Pashto, Punjabi, Nepali, Spanish, Tibetan, Urdu, Wakhi, and various dialects 37-10 30th St. 2nd Floor, Queens, NY 11101 Phone: (718) 937-8000 https://aafscny.org/ Offers programs in preventive services, health care access, adult education and literacy, legal assistance, youth development, and anti-violence, as well as a new immigrants and refugee fund.

4. CAIR-NY Council on American-Islamic Relations Languages: English, Arabic, Urdu 46-01 20th Avenue, Astoria, NY, 11105 Phone: (646) 665-7599 www.cair-ny.org/ The Council on American-Islamic Relations-NY (CAIR) is one of the largest civil rights and advocacy organizations dedicated to fighting against discrimination against Muslims.

5. Catholic Migration Services Languages: Has access to interpretation in any language 47-01 Queens Boulevard Suite 201, Sunnyside, NY 11104 Phone: (347) 472-3500 https://catholicmigration.org/ Offers assistance to immigrants in immigration legal services, housing legal services, and immigrant workers’ rights legal services, regardless of religious background.

6. Center for the Integration and Advancement of New Americans Languages: Arabic, Bengali, English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Punjabi, Spanish, Turkish, Urdu, and other languages 31-09 Newtown Ave. Suite 411, Astoria, NY 11102 Phone: (718) 545-4040 https://www.cianainc.org/ Offers services for immigrants including adult English and citizenship classes, legal services, tutoring and afterschool programs for youth, career services, and case management.

7. Chhaya Community Development Corporation Languages: Arabic, Bengali, English, Hindi, Nepali, Punjabi, Spanish, Urdu 37-43 77th St. 2nd Floor, Jackson Heights, NY 11372 Phone: (718) 478-3848 http://chhayacdc.org/ Advocates for the housing needs and economic development of New York City’s South Asian community through outreach and direct services, including workforce development, tenant rights, and foreclosure prevention.

8. Cidadão Global Languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish Phone: (718) 619-8529 https://www.cidadaoglobal.org/ Promotes the rights of Brazilian immigrants through economic empowerment, organizing and leadership development, cultural activities, legal assistance, and language access programs.

9. Coalition for Hispanic Family Services Languages: Bengali, English, French, Mandarin, Patois, Spanish 315 Wyckoff Ave. 4th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11237 Phone: (718) 497-6090 https://www.hispanicfamilyservicesny.org/ Offers comprehensive family services to the Queens communities of Ridgewood, Elmhurst, and Corona. Includes foster care and adoption, mental health services, a children’s community residence, afterschool and summer programs, and parenting support and child abuse prevention programs.

10. Council on American-Islamic Relations, New York Chapter Languages: Arabic, English, Spanish, Urdu 46-01 20th Ave., Queens, NY 11105 Phone: (646) 665-7599 http://www.cair-ny.org/ Advocates for and empowers the New York Muslim community through legal support for those facing discrimination, support for victims of hate crimes and violence, Know Your Rights seminars and workshops, voter registration, and advocacy for Muslim Americans in schools and at the border.

11. Cuny Clear

Languages: Arabic, Bangla, English, French, Spanish, and Urdu 2 Court Square Long Island City, NY 11101 Phone: (718) 340-4558 http://www.cunyclear.org/ The CLEAR (Creating Law Enforcement Accountability & Responsibility) project primarily aims to address the unmet legal needs of Muslim, Arab, South Asian, and other communities in the New York City area that are particularly affected by national security and counter-terrorism policies and practices.

12. Desis Rising Up & Moving Languages: Bengali, English, Hindi, Nepali, Urdu 72-18 Roosevelt Ave. 2nd Floor, Jackson Heights, NY 11372 Phone: (718) 205-3036 http://www.drumnyc.org/ An organization that advocates for low-income South Asian and Indo-Caribbean immigrants in New York City. Coordinates legal and community services such as referrals and translations, youth leadership programs, worker rights organizing, and racial and immigrant justice campaigns.

13. DSI International, Inc. Languages: English, French, Ibo, Yoruba 110-16 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, NY 11435 Phone: (347) 257-4244 https://www.dsiinternational.org/ Offers services to African families in civics workshops, legal services, cultural activities, youth programs, career development, and financial education.

14. Emerald Isle Immigration Center Languages: English, Spanish 59-26 Woodside Ave., Woodside, NY 11377 Phone: (718) 478-5502 http://eiic.org/ Provides immigration information, social services assistance in public assistance, senior services, healthcare, mental health, and education and employment referrals and workshops.

15. Immigration Advocacy Services, Inc. Languages: Arabic, English, Greek, Hindi, Italian, Punjabi, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Urdu 36-16 Astoria Blvd. South, Astoria, NY 11103 Phone: (718) 956-8218 http://www.immigrationadvocacy.com/ Offers comprehensive legal services and assistance with immigration affairs.

16. India Home, Inc. Languages: Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Punjabi 178-36 Wexford Terrace 2nd Floor, Jamaica, NY 11432 Phone: (917) 288-7600 http://indiahome.org/ Assists South Asian seniors with services in English classes, translation services, health and wellness programs, recreational activities, meal programs, case management, and advocacy.

17. Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement Languages: Bengali, English, French, Greek, Haitian Creole, Hindi, Italian, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish, and other languages 10-25 41st Ave., Long Island City, NY 11101 Phone: (718) 784-7447 http://www.riissettlement.org/ Offers immigrant services in western Queens, such as English classes, support services, and community building activities, as well as general youth and senior programs.

18. Latin Women in Action, Inc. Languages: Chinese, English, Portuguese, Spanish 103-06 39 Ave., Corona, NY 11368 Phone: (718) 478-2972 http://www.latinwomeninaction.com/ Seeks to empower Latina women and their families through domestic violence and child abuse prevention, political empowerment, civic engagement, and direct services in immigration, health, employment, counseling, and others.

19. Metropolitan Russian American Parents Association (MRAPA) Languages: English, Russian 84-05 108th Street, #C4, Richmond Hill, NY 11418 Phone: (718) 415-5912 Email: rusamvlad@yahoo.com Aims to help Russian-speaking émigrés acclimate to their new lives in the United States. Families are offered tutoring, various enrichment, recreational and cultural programs, and are connected with the community services that they may be having difficulty to access.

20. MinKwon Center for Community Action, Inc. Languages: Chinese, English, Korean 136-19 41st Ave. 3rd Floor, Flushing, NY 11355 Phone: (718) 460-5600 http://minkwon.org/ Advocates for Korean American and Asian American immigrant communities through community organizing, civic participation initiatives, cultural events, and youth development. Also offers social and legal services in immigration, tenants’ rights, workers’ rights, and public assistance.

21. Polonians Organized to Minister to Our Community Languages: English, Polish 6660 Fresh Pond Road, Ridgewood, NY 11385 Phone: (718) 366-5365 Assists Polish immigrants in filing for government entitlements, job referrals, English classes, and emergency assistance in food and clothing. 22. Queens Community House Languages: English, Hindi, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish 108-25 62nd Drive, Queens, NY 11375 Phone: (718) 592-5757 https://www.qchnyc.org/ Has 29 sites in Queens that provide youth development programming, housing and homeless prevention services, food access initiatives, immigrant services including English classes and legal assistance, and senior programs.

23. South Asian Council for Social Services Languages: Bengali, Cantonese, English, Gujarati, Haitian Creole, Hindi, Kannada, Mandarin, Marathi, Malayalam, Nepali, Punjabi, Spanish, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu 143-06 45th Ave., Flushing, NY 11355 Phone: (718) 321-7929 https://www.sacssny.org/ Serves South Asian immigrants in healthcare access, senior support services, civic engagement, English and computer classes, and public assistance.

24. Sunnyside Community Services Languages: English, Hindi, Spanish, and other languages 43-31 39th St., Sunnyside, NY 11104 Phone: (718) 784-6173 https://www.scsny.org/ Offers prekindergarten and afterschool programs, college prep and career programs for teens and young adults, a senior center, home care services, family caregiver supports, and a program for adults with disabilities.

25. Women for Afghan Women New York Community Center Languages: Dari, English, Pashto 71-19 162nd St. Unit CF-D, Fresh Meadows, NY 11365 Phone: (718) 591-2434 http://www.womenforafghanwomen.org/ Provides supports and services for Afghan women including case management counseling, immigration assistance, housing, public benefits, education and classes, employment, health, domestic violence services, wellness workshops, a girls’ leadership program, and a support group.

26. YWCA Queens Languages: English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish 42-07 Parsons Blvd., Flushing, NY 11355 Phone: (718) 353-4553 http://ywcaqueens.org/ Provides services to women and families in Queens through programs addressing economic empowerment, racial justice, women’s health, family support, employment assistance, workshops, and immigration services.

Programs in Staten Island 1. El Centro del Inmigrante Languages: English, Spanish 1546 Castleton Ave., Staten Island, NY 10302 Phone: (718) 825-2086 http://elcentronyc.org/ Provides services to Staten Island immigrants primarily from Mexico and Latin America. Includes English, GED, and literacy classes, labor organizing, health education and screenings, family and immigrant rights services, legal assistance, community activities, and food and clothing distribution.

2. The Ghanaian Association of Staten Island NY, Inc. Languages: Akan, English, and other languages of Ghana https://ghanaiancivicassoc.wordpress.com/ Organizes events promoting Ghanaian culture and community. Meets the first Sunday of every month from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at El Centro del Inmigrante. 3. Migration Resource Center Staten Island Languages: Albanian, Dutch, English, French, Greek, Italian, Spanish 36 Richmond Terrace Suite 307, Staten Island, NY 10301 Phone: (646) 609-8805 http://www.migrationusa.org/ Offers immigration legal services, English and citizenship education and classes, community outreach programs, and fundraising for the low-income immigrant community.

4. Project Hospitality Languages: English, Spanish 100 Park Ave., Staten Island, NY 10302 Phone: (718) 448-1544 https://www.projecthospitality.org/ Provides health and human services to Staten Island such as food and nutrition services, outreach, health services, youth and senior programs, disaster recovery services, women’s emergency services, and domestic violence intervention.

5. Sauti Yetu Center for African Women and Families Languages: Arabic, English, French, Fulani, Kotokoli, Mandingo, Soninke, Susu, Twi, Wolof, and other African languages 380-384 Van Duzer St. 1st Floor, Staten Island, NY 10304 http://www.sautiyetu.us/ Provides services for poor and low-income African immigrant women and families.

Statewide Resources New York State Immigrant Resource Guide https://www.ny.gov/we-are-all-immigrants/new-york-state-immigrant-resource-guide The New York State Immigrant Resource Guide offers a comprehensive list of state government agencies that can provide services in language access, crime & discrimination, legal services, consumer protection, health services, financial assistance, and community involvement.

2-1-1 New York https://211nys.org/ Dial 211 on your phone for a free, non-emergency information service that connects you to health and human services. Operators are available in many languages. Their database of services is also accessible online. Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) of New York State https://www.boces.org/ BOCES provide shared educational programs and services to nearly all school districts except the “Big Five” (New York City, Buffalo, Rochester, Yonkers, and Syracuse). Some of their services include career and technical programs for high school students, services for students with disabilities, summer school, and literacy and employment training programs for adults. Find your local BOCES at the website listed above.

New York State Division of Human Rights (DHR) https://dhr.ny.gov/ The DHR enforces New York’s Human Rights law, which prohibits discrimination in employment, housing, credit, places of public accommodations, and non-sectarian educational institutions, based on age, race, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military status, and other specified classes. You can report complaints of discriminatory practices for DHR’s investigation on their website or at (888) 392-3644.

New York State Office for New Americans (ONA) https://www.newamericans.ny.gov/ ONA operates 27 neighborhood-based Opportunity Centers that provide a variety of free services including legal assistance, English-for-Speakers-of-other-Languages (ESOL) classes, naturalization support, entrepreneurial trainings and workshops on accessing state services. The multi-lingual New York State New Americans Hotline (1-800-566-7636) provides free and confidential immigration information and referrals to trusted help in more than 200 languages.

Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages (OBEWL) http://www.nysed.gov/bilingual-ed New York State Education Department’s OBEWL provides guidance and resources for Multilingual Learners/ English Language Learners (MLLs/ELLs). Their website offers the most up-to-date regulations and memoranda as well as parent resources and a hotline for families of MLL/ELL students in New York schools.

Statewide Community-Based Organizations American Immigration Lawyers Association – New York Chapter http://www.ailany.org/ The American Immigration Lawyers Association is an association of attorneys who practice and teach immigration law. They represent tens of thousands of U.S. businesses and industries, foreign students, entertainers, athletes, and asylum seekers, often on a pro bono basis.

Asian American Federation http://www.aafny.org/ The Asian American Federation represents a network of pan-Asian community service agencies in the Northeast. They work in research, policy advocacy, public awareness, and organizational development in the areas of health & human services, education, economic development, civic participation, and social justice.

Empire Justice Center https://empirejustice.org/ The Empire Justice Center is a statewide organization that seeks to strengthen the legal rights of people in New York who are poor and disenfranchised. They provide training, support, and technical assistance to legal services, offer direct civil legal assistance to individuals, and engage in policy analysis, research, and advocacy.

Hispanic Federation https://hispanicfederation.org/ The Hispanic Federation is a national Latino nonprofit membership organization that works in the areas of education, health, immigration, civic engagement, economic empowerment, and the environment. They provide services to their member groups as well as advocate for the interests of Latinos and run community assistance programs with direct social services.

Immigrant Defense Project https://www.immigrantdefenseproject.org/ The Immigrant Defense Project works to secure fairness and justice for immigrants in the United States through training and advice, impact litigation, advocacy, community engagement and education, and communications and messaging. They provide resources for communities and attorneys and a hotline for free legal advice.

International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP) https://refugeerights.org/ The International Refugee Assistance Project provides pro bono direct legal aid, litigation, and advocacy for refugees and displaced persons, as well as information and resources for these populations.

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) https://www.nysnaacp.org/ The NAACP advocates for the political, educational, social, and economic equality of all citizens and a society in which all individuals have equal rights without discrimination based on race. They work in the areas of civic engagement, criminal justice, education, health, and economic sustainability.

New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) https://www.nyclu.org/ The New York Civil Liberties Union fights for the civil liberties and civil rights through a multi-layered program of litigation, advocacy, public education, and community organizing. NYCLU has eight offices across New York State and provides legal services, information, and resources in response to civil rights violations.

New York Immigrant Coalition (NYIC) https://www.nyic.org/ immigrant and refugee rights groups throughout New York. They engage in voter outreach and mobilization, offer multilingual informational materials on issues pertaining to immigrants, advocate for laws and policies, and conduct annual workshops and presentations on immigration law and other issues that affect immigrants.

Parent-Child Home Program (PCHP) http://www.parent-child.org/ The Parent-Child Home Program’s network of program sites provides low-income families with the necessary skills and tools to ensure their children achieve their greatest potential in school and in life. They offer 29 sites across New York that engage in home visits, educational resource distributions, and academic preparation.

Protecting Immigrant New Yorkers (PINY) https://protectingimmigrants.org/ Protecting Immigrant New Yorkers is a task force under the New York Immigrant Coalition that coordinates between government agencies and community-based organizations to combat immigration services fraud. They promote best practices, encourage dialogue, coordinate enforcement action against scammers, produce materials such as public awareness ad campaigns, know-your-rights flyers, and consumer scam advisories.

Acknowledgements We would like to express a special thanks of gratitude to all of those that contributed to the creation of this guide. Furthermore, we appreciate the support provided by the following institutions: Advocates for Children Education Trust NY Hispanic Federation New York Immigration Coalition Regional Bilingual Resource Networks (RBERNs)

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