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BOC Women’s Business Center — Staten Island
Staten Island business-center contact in the Business Outreach Center Network. The official site lists counseling, workshops and other entrepreneur resources. Contact the center to arrange counseling, confirm program eligibility, meeting location and any workshop fees.
BronxWorks
Bronx community organization providing family support, housing-related assistance, education, older-adult and workforce programs. The listed number is the administrative office. Contact the organization to identify the appropriate program.
BronxWorks — Morris Older Adult Center
BronxWorks older-adult center offering community programs. The organization lists meals, recreation, educational and exercise activities across its centers, with offerings varying by location. Call Morris to confirm age requirements, enrollment, current activities, meal arrangements and accessibility before visiting.
BronxWorks — Workforce Development
Employment-support program offering job readiness, training, job referrals and financial counseling. Some programs serve specific groups, including young adults and housing-program residents. Contact the workforce office for current information sessions and eligibility; participation does not guarantee a job.
BronxWorks Homebase — Jackson Avenue
Homelessness-prevention assistance for eligible households in ZIP codes 10451, 10452, 10454 and 10455. BronxWorks can assess housing problems and connect clients with services or referrals. Call before visiting to confirm intake; residents in other ZIP codes should use the official NYC Homebase locator.
Brooklyn Center for Independence of the Disabled
Brooklyn independent-living organization serving people with disabilities. The official contact page lists its downtown Brooklyn office and general phone. Call to discuss available support, intake and accessibility needs before visiting.
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.
City Harvest
New York City food-rescue organization working with food pantries, soup kitchens and community food programs across all five boroughs. The listed number is for general inquiries, and the address is its Brooklyn contact location; it is not a promise of walk-in food distribution.
Commonpoint — Central Queens
Commonpoint’s Central Queens location in Forest Hills. The official hours page lists this site’s contact number and current facility schedules. Ask about the specific program, registration, accessibility and any fees before visiting.
CONNSTEP — Connecticut Manufacturing Optimization & Lean Consulting
Connecticut nonprofit manufacturing consultancy offering continuous improvement, Lean methods, operations support, quality systems, workforce development and business growth guidance.
Food Bank For NYC — Community Kitchen
Food Bank For NYC’s Community Kitchen in West Harlem. The official site lists hot meals, groceries and other support. The listed number is the organization’s published contact number. Confirm the specific meal or pantry schedule and current access arrangements before visiting.
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