Staten Island community resources · Sources reviewed October 27, 2026
Six selected community organizations offering social services, youth and family programs, disability support, older-adult activities or business connections. This is a starting point, not a complete list of Staten Island nonprofits.
Organizations and service contacts
1. Project Hospitality — community assistance and referrals
Administrative office: 100 Park Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10302
718-448-1544
A borough nonprofit providing food access, housing support, benefits assistance and other programs. This is its general office contact; service locations and intake numbers differ. For public-benefit and related assistance, the Help Centers are at 221 Port Richmond Avenue (646-417-1204) and 211 Canal Street (718-448-3470), Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Use the official Get Help page to select the appropriate program before visiting.
2. Staten Island JCC — social services and community programs
Joan & Alan Bernikow JCC: 1466 Manor Road, Staten Island, NY 10314
718-475-5228
Social-services contact for benefits screening, case management and service referrals. The department states that its services are available to the community without JCC membership. Other offerings include adult learning, family programs and a kosher food pantry; ask the relevant program about registration, eligibility and availability. Recreation, membership and other paid activities have separate terms. Main building contact: 718-475-5200.
3. United Activities Unlimited — youth, family and workforce programs
Main office: 1200 South Avenue, Suite 304, Staten Island, NY 10314
718-987-8111
General contact extension 804. UAU offers afterschool and community-center programs, workforce training, family support and educational activities at multiple sites. This address is the main office, not the location of every program. Ask about the correct site, age requirements, enrollment and fees; nonprofit status does not mean every activity is free.
4. Staten Island Community Services and Friendship Clubs
Main office: 11 Sampson Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10308
718-356-5050
The organization describes two separate nonprofit entities: SICS and SICS Friendship Clubs. Its offerings include a Great Kills preschool/Pre-K location, four Friendship Club locations for older adults, a youth baseball field and community hall rental. Contact the main office for the appropriate location and current participation or rental terms.
5. Staten Island Center for Independent Living
470 Castleton Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10301
718-720-9016
A nonprofit disability organization serving people of different ages and disabilities. It provides advocacy and independent-living support across areas including education, health and employment. Ask staff about the service that fits your needs, accessible arrangements and the intake process.
6. Staten Island Chamber of Commerce — business connections
2555 Richmond Avenue, Suite 240, Staten Island, NY 10314
718-727-1900
Business networking, membership and connections to small-business resources. Ask about membership dues and the terms of each resource or event. For a wider selection of counseling and assistance options, see the BigNY Staten Island small-business guide linked below.
Before you visit
Call the relevant program to confirm its service location, hours, eligibility, available places and any fees. Administrative offices may not provide walk-in services. Details were checked against the organizations’ own websites; telephone numbers have not been tested by calling.
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