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Community OrganizationsHousing HelpNonprofitsManhattanEnglish
516 West 181st Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY
Homebase office listed by NYC HRA for homelessness-prevention assistance. Call in advance to arrange an appointment and discuss eligibility. Service area: All of Manhattan.
Community OrganizationsLegal HelpNonprofitsNYCEnglish
Citywide information; contact the appropriate office or program before visiting
The Legal Aid Society’s main contact and official Get Help resource hub for low-income New Yorkers. Programs cover different legal issues and have their own access rules. Use the hub or call to identify the appropriate office or program; contacting the organization does not guarantee representation.
Citywide program; class locations vary. MOIA phone referral
Free English conversation learning for New Yorkers, with online and in-person class options. Call MOIA at 212-788-7654 and ask to be connected with We Speak NYC. This is a shared referral line, not a classroom phone. Check the official class finder for current locations, schedules and registration rules.
Free English ClassesSchools / EducationQueensEnglish
94-43 160th Street, Classroom Building, Room CL-104, Jamaica, NY 11451
Adult learning center offering English-language and basic education/HSE programs. CUNY lists York among its free adult-literacy class providers. Contact the Learning Center for current eligibility, placement assessment, schedule and available seats before visiting.
