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Resource guide for seniors and families
Please visit https://aging.ny.gov/ for more information on services and programs available for elders.
Click on the link for a resource guide to state and national resources.
nysofa-senior-resource-guide-jan2020.pdf.pdf
Access information on:
Community Programs, Services, and Resources
Alzheimer’s Disease and other Dementias
Assistance with Benefits
Burial Assistance
Caregiving
Expanded In-Home Services for the Elderly Program
Hoarding
Home Care Services
Hospice Services and Palliative Care
Local Support Services
Respite Services
Telephone Reassurance and Friendly Visiting
Consumer Complaints, Scams, and Fraud
Crime
Disasters and Emergencies
Employment
Energy
Financial and Tax Assistance
Fitness and Recreation
Health Care and Wellness
Health Insurance / Prescriptions
Housing
Legal Assistance
Nutrition
Services for Older Immigrants and Refugees
Transportation
Veterans Benefits and more…
Collegiate Church Statement on Anti-Asian Racism during the COVID-19 Crisis.
Racial discrimination against Asians and Asian Americans has deep roots in the history of New York and the United States. The Collegiate Churches of New York City confess our complicity in the wave of violence and hatred against Asians and Asian Americans that has arisen in the wake of the Coronavirus. See link above for full statement.
Do you want to donate to a food pantry or need food?
CLOTH (Community League of the Heights) is an active pantry open for pick-up Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 9am-1pm.
CLOTH needs volunteers! Email pantry@cloth159.org to help in the pantry. They are also distributing food to individuals who cannot leave their homes.
Sign up today for a shift on their Doodle poll! For more info, visit https://www.cloth159.org/
Holyrood Church's Food Fest gives away free bagged food every Wednesday at Noon and Fridays at 5pm.
For online donations, please visit Holyrood’s giving page and indicate Food Fest.
Holyrood is also accepting food donations that can be given away in brown bags (no hot food). Proteins are encouraged. For more info, visit https://holyroodsantacruz.org/
The NYC Love Kitchen is seeking volunteers to prepare, serve, and deliver food from their site at 401 W. 205th St in Inwood, and they welcome financial donations. For more info and to donate, visit: https://www.nyclovekitchen.com/
Need more resources for food? Visit New York Cit’s 311 site.
