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Brooklyn College — Adult Literacy Program
Free GED preparation and English for Speakers of Other Languages for New York State residents age 18 or older. Brooklyn College states that classes are fully in person and weekend classes are not offered. Use the official sign-up link or call for placement, available seats and the current schedule.
Brooklyn Public Library — Adult Learning
Adult-learning resources include English learning, literacy and high-school-equivalency support. Contact the Adult Learning hotline for current enrollment and locations.
Brooklyn Public Library — Business & Career Center
Library support for job seekers, freelancers and small business owners, including resume and career help, business research and workshops. Call and ask for the Business & Career Center; check current program registration and library-card requirements for laptop loans and room reservations.
Brooklyn Small Business Development Center
The official New York SBDC directory lists the Brooklyn center as serving Kings County through Pace University. Brooklyn satellite and outreach appointments must be scheduled through the regional center. Call before visiting; the regional-center address is in Manhattan.
CAMBA
Brooklyn-based community organization offering housing, education, family support and other programs. The listed contact is the main administration office; use the official program finder for service locations and eligibility.
CAMBA HomeBase — Flatbush
Homebase office listed by NYC HRA for homelessness-prevention assistance. Call in advance to arrange an appointment and discuss eligibility. Service area: 11204, 11209, 11210, 11214, 11218, 11219, 11220, 11223, 11224, 11226, 11228, 11229, 11230, 11232, 11235.
CAMBA HomeBase — Staten Island, Bay Street
HomeBase homelessness-prevention office serving eligible Staten Island residents facing a housing crisis. CAMBA provides housing-stability support directly or through referrals, including budgeting, benefits advocacy and mediation. Call ahead to discuss eligibility and intake arrangements.
Carter Burden — Leonard Covello Older Adult Program
East Harlem program offering social, recreational and educational activities for adults over 60, with in-person programming and congregate dining. Call the listed shared center number and ask about the Leonard Covello program, enrollment and current schedule before visiting.
Catholic Charities Homebase — Jamaica
Homebase office listed by NYC HRA for homelessness-prevention assistance. Call in advance to arrange an appointment and discuss eligibility. Service area: All of Queens.
CIDNY — Manhattan Intake
Manhattan intake line for the Center for Independence of the Disabled, New York. CIDNY works with people across all five boroughs. Its official contact page lists ASL staff and an elevator building. Call intake to discuss the appropriate services and visit arrangements.
CIDNY — Queens Intake
Queens intake line for the Center for Independence of the Disabled, New York. Its official page lists ASL staff and a wheelchair-accessible office in an elevator building. Call intake to confirm available support and appointment arrangements.
City Bar Justice Center — Legal Hotline
Attorney-staffed civil legal hotline for callers of limited income. Listed topics include housing, family, consumer-debt and benefits issues. English and Spanish staff and interpretation services are listed. Check the hotline’s official page for current calling hours and online intake; assistance does not guarantee full representation.
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