Manhattan community resources · Sources reviewed October 26, 2026
Seven selected community organizations and service contacts. This is a starting point for finding a program, not a complete list of Manhattan nonprofits. A headquarters address is not necessarily the place where a particular service is delivered.
Community organizations and contacts
1. Union Settlement
237 East 104th Street, New York, NY 10029
212-828-6000
East Harlem community organization offering education, wellness and neighborhood programs. This is the general administrative contact; use the official program directory to find the correct team and service location. Confirm eligibility and enrollment with that program.
2. Henry Street Settlement
265 Henry Street, New York, NY 10002
212-766-9200
Lower East Side organization with social-service, arts and health programs. This is the administrative number. The official directory lists separate contacts for employment, early childhood, older-adult services and the Neighborhood Center; ask for the appropriate program before visiting.
3. Goddard Riverside
593 Columbus Avenue, New York, NY 10024
212-873-6600
Administrative contact for an organization with programs for children, young adults and older adults, plus housing, homelessness, wellness and community services. Programs operate at multiple sites. Confirm the service address, intake process and any fees directly with the program.
4. Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation — NMIC
45 Wadsworth Avenue, New York, NY 10033
929-415-8970
The provider’s service hotline covers food, unemployment insurance, benefits, housing and immigration inquiries. The main office general number is 212-822-8300. Its contact page notes limited on-site programming; call or use the official request form before traveling. Some classes meet off-site.
5. Lenox Hill Neighborhood House
331 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021
212-744-5022
Headquarters contact for this neighborhood organization. Use its official locations and program information to find the service you need. The headquarters, older-adult centers, shelter and housing programs have separate addresses and contacts; confirm appointments and eligibility before visiting.
6. CIDNY Manhattan
1010 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 301, New York, NY 10018
646-442-4186
Manhattan intake for independent-living support, benefits guidance and disability-related referrals. Ask about the program that fits your needs. The provider lists an elevator building and ASL staff.
7. Manhattan Chamber of Commerce
575 Fifth Avenue, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10017
212-473-7875
Business connections, educational events and a Business Help Desk. Ask about the free Manhattan Business Community tier and current paid membership or event options. Business support has different requirements from individual social-service programs.
Finding the right program
Explain the type of assistance you need and ask which team handles intake. Confirm location, appointments, eligibility, accessibility and any cost before traveling. General administrative phone numbers are labeled above; they do not guarantee access to every service. Contacts and descriptions were checked against the organizations’ official websites; telephone numbers have not been tested by calling.
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