Free Water Testing Kits

Group: New York City Department of Environmental Protection

Fill out the request form to receive a free kit to test your drinking water for lead. The kit comes with a pre-paid label to send it to a laboratory for lead analysis, and the results will be mailed t...
  • 81 Willoughby Street, Suite 302
Need Category: Food
Community Focus: People with low-income/limited income

Free weekly grocery distribution

Group: Community Solidarity

Find a Food Share location and weekly date/time on the website. Anyone can come to a Community Solidarity Food Share and get most, if not all, of the groceries they need for the week. Each Food Share...
  • 81 Willoughby Street, Suite 302
Need Category: Food

Friendly VOICES Program

Group: New York City Department for the Aging

The Friendly VOICES program builds friendships and limits social isolation for older adults who are isolated for reasons such as COVID-19. Volunteers will do virtual visits over phone and video calls....
(212) 244-6469
  • 81 Willoughby Street, Suite 302
Need Category: Mental & Behavioral Health Socializing (e.g. video calls)
Community Focus: Seniors and elders

From Shelter to Apartment: A Guide to New York City's Department of Homeless Services

Group: Center for Urban Pedagogy

A foldout poster (English and Spanish versions) that breaks down people’s rights in homeless shelters and the different programs available to help them leave shelter and find affordable permanent hous...
  • 81 Willoughby Street, Suite 302
Need Category: Housing
Community Focus: Healthcare workers

Gay Men’s Health Crisis (GMHC) Hotline

Group: GMHC

Call 1-800-243-7692 for a safe space to discuss a wide range of concerns. They provide information about topics such as HIV/AIDS, STDs, post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP), Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)...
(800) 243-7692
  • 81 Willoughby Street, Suite 302
Need Category: Education
Community Focus: LGBTQIA2+

Generation Q, at Queens Community House

Group: Queens Community House

An after-school youth center for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth and allies, between the ages of 13 and 21. They offer a wide variety of educational and recreational opportunities...
718-592-5757 Ext. 450
  • 81 Willoughby Street, Suite 302
Need Category: Socializing (e.g. video calls) Childcare and Pregnancy
Community Focus: LGBTQIA2+

Get Help Connecting to Services

Group: CUCS

CUCS Benefit Centers provide individuals and families with coordinated access to resources, including income support, health insurance enrollment, legal support, and financial coaching. Free and open...
1-855-932-CUCS
  • 81 Willoughby Street, Suite 302
Need Category:
Community Focus: People with low-income/limited income

Get Someone to Accompany You During an ICE Checkin Date

Group: Families For Freedom

Got an upcoming ICE check-in date? Fill out the form linked on the website with your name, email, and ICE check-in date, and Families for Freedom staff will reach out to accompany you during the proce...
  • 81 Willoughby Street, Suite 302
Community Focus: Undocumented people/immigrants

Growing Up Healthy Hotline

Group: NY State Department of Health

Call the Hotline anytime at 1-800-522-5006. We're open 24/7. TTY 1-800-655-1789. Help is available for health care, nutrition, pregnancy, family planning, children's needs, and more.
1-800-522-5006
  • 81 Willoughby Street, Suite 302
Need Category: Food
Community Focus: People with low-income/limited income

Guide to Reduced-Cost Veterinary Care

Group: Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals

An informational guide to programs offering financial assistance to help pay for veterinary care for your companion animals in the New York City area.
  • 81 Willoughby Street, Suite 302
Need Category: Food Mutual Aid Organizing
Community Focus: Coordinators of mutual aid efforts

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