
RESOURCES

Elected Official Offices
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Find your respective:
Employment & The Job Search
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Guidance for Job Seekers in NYC
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Questions and Answers about the work search during COVID-19
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Take online courses offered by the NY government https://dol.ny.gov/online-learning-coursera
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Apply for Unemployment Insurance
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Build your resume with a free python class from google
Food
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Text “NYC FOOD” or “NYC COMIDA” to 877-877 (text messaging and data rates may apply)
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Community Meals families and students can continue to get meals at schools (halal and kosher meals are available at certain sites/vegetarian is available at every site)
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Locations here Get Food NYC Information
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Kosher meals in the BX
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P.S. 24 Spuyten Duyvil, 660 West 236th Street, Bronx, NY, 10463
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Halal Meals in the BX
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PS 47—1794 E 172nd St, The Bronx, NY 10472
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MS 127 (JHS 127)—1560 Purdy St, The Bronx, NY 10462
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Bronx VA: Fresh Fruit and Vegetables (pick-up by appointment only)
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Call 718-584-9000 ext 5475 to schedule a pick-up date and time
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Free produce at the Project Eats & SBH on Thursdays 1-3pm @ the SBH Health and Wellness Center on the 2nd floor
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Open to anyone in need but supplies are limited, please call in advance to secure a bag
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Walk-ins welcome while supplies last
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Tel :201-485-6212
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Health Services
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Find a COVID-19 testing near you in NYC
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Find out if you are eligible for the vaccine here.
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If you have difficulties making an appointment, call NYC's hotline at 877-VAX-4NYC (877-829-4692). The line is open from 8 am to 9 pm.
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To find vaccine providers and locations near you visit nyc.gov/vaccinefinder or call:
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New York State COVID-19 Vaccination Hotline: 1-833-NYS-4-VAX (1-833-697-4829).
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NYC COVID-19 Vaccine Call Center: 1-877-VAX-4NYC (1-877-829-4692)
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Home Test Kits that you can order online:
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https://picturegenetics.com/covid19: Note that the FedEx service is not free, and there might be other limitations with this test.
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https://www.pixel.labcorp.com/covid-19 Labcorp home test kits can be sent overnight to people’s homes at no upfront cost if you have health insurance.
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Receive the latest updates on COVID-19 in NYC
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Find your nearest NYC Health + Hospitals
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Eligible Patients: schedule a COVID-19 vaccine at Montefiore here or call (844)444-CV19
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Schedule your vaccine at Yankee Stadium here.
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Contact St. Barnabas to schedule a vaccine if eligible via email SBHCovidVaccine@sbhny.org
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The NYC Department of Health has partnered with select chain pharmacies across the City to make FREE Overdose Rescue Kits available to any individual who requests one
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When requesting a kit, ask the pharmacist for a FREE “Emergency Overdose Rescue Kit"
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Anyone can get a kit
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No ID or insurance is required
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The New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) Virtual Town Hall - the presentation will be on the city's phased distribution plan, what to expect at your first appointment, and why it's so important to get the second dose.
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February 18 at 7 pm
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Housing
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Housing Lottery - Check out the spreadsheet below!
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Help to pay for utilities and heating
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Temporary housing for LGBTQ youth (age 24 and under)
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BX location:
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CMCS Sunrise Drop-In
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Address: 333 E 149th St, Bronx, NY 10451
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Contact: 718-993-5495
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Drop-in hours: 24/7
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Hours for new client intake: 9am – 8pm (7 days/week)
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Housing Works Community Healthcare helps people living with HIV/AIDS find housing
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Legal Assistance from Legal Aid Society with housing for tenants
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For help with Housing Problems - call BX office at 718-991-4600
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Housing Database
Immigration
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Access to legal services (regardless of status)
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MOIA Helps with DACA, Knowing Your Rights, Travel Ban, Family Separation, Citizenship, and more
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Resources for Immigrant Communities During COVID-19 Pandemic
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The NYIC is currently working with the NYC Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) to hold Know Your Rights workshops over Facebook Live
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February 16 at 12 pm (Spanish)
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February 23 at 12 pm (English)
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LGBTQ+
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Mental Health services for LGBTQ+ New Yorkers
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Temporary housing for LGBTQ youth (age 24 and under)
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BX location:
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CMCS Sunrise Drop-In
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Address: 333 E 149th St, Bronx, NY 10451
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Contact: 718-993-5495
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Drop-in hours: 24/7
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Hours for new client intake: 9 am – 8 pm (7 days/week)
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Food pantries that are safe spaces for the LGBTQ+ community
Remote Learning
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Translated Support for Remote Learning: has translations in English, Spanish, Chinese, Bengali, Russian, Urdu, Arabic, Haitian Creole, Korean, & French
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Students can request iPads, Apps, and Internet (both free and low-cost options) here iPads and School Devices
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Instructions for teachers looking to learn how to use Zoom and Google Classroom Teach from Home
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Find your school and contact them for assistance
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Childcare options for your child going remote through Learning Bridges
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Application here
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