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Community Access has been leading the charge for safe, affordable housing and employment opportunities for individuals with psychiatric disabilities for over 35 years. We are dedicated to helping vulnerable New Yorkers make the transition from homelessness, institutionalization and incarceration to independent living. Community Access provides a range of housing, job skills, employment placement and professional support services to help break Read more...
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College Access Center has been provided educational assistance and support to the Mount Eden and accompanying communities for over six (6) years. Their track record speaks for itself. To date, 3000 students and adults have achieved higher education because of the efforts. College Access is currently assisting more than 500 college applicants. College Access supports high school juniors, seniors and Read more...
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Claremont Neighborhood Centers, Inc. is a not-for-profit, multi-service center that serves the Morrisania/Claremont area of the South Bronx. We are a financially sound, grass-roots organization, providing and developing social services, recreational and educational programs that will foster and enhance greater cultural and socio-economic participation for children and adults in and around the Claremont community and the South Bronx. Claremont Neighborhood Read more...
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City Year is an education focused, nonprofit organization that unites young people of all backgrounds for a year of full-time service to keep students in school and on track to graduation. One million students drop out of school each year, and half of those dropouts come from just 12 percent of schools. City Year’s Long-Term Impact strategy will challenge the Read more...
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The mission of Citizens Committee for New York City is to stimulate and support self-help and civic action to improve the quality of life in New York City and its neighborhoods. We believe that residents are uniquely situated to define and act on the issues affecting their communities. When provided with modest support, resident-led volunteer groups can effectively mobilize community Read more...
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Resources for Children with Special Needs (RCSN) is New York City’s only independent nonprofit organization that works for families and children with all special needs, across all boroughs, to understand, navigate, and access the services needed to ensure that all children have the opportunity to develop their full potential. Founded in 1983 by three New York mothers, RCSN serves families Read more...
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The Catholic Home Bureau operates the following programs in the Bronx: * Adoption * Foster Care * Homeless Shelters * Maternity Services * Post-Adoption Services Contact Information Phone: (718) 364-9700 Fax : (718) 365-3670 2432 Grand Concourse, Suite 505 (Map) Bronx, New York 10458 Read more...
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Casabe Houses’ 136 residents live in a safe haven of independent, affordable apartments with services that meet the needs of the special needs of its elderly population. Contributing to the benefits of living in a supportive group environment of fellow senior citizens, the facility provides quality management and has an active tenants association. The wheel-chair accessible residence offers spacious living Read more...
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The Fula foundation is a community based not-for-profit organization. Our mission is to provide opportunities for development of low-income communities, by mobilizing, with care and respect, the learning and productive power of individuals, including children, using technology and cultural heritage. Available Services * Pre Kindergarten – Free * Early Childhood / Day Care * After School Computer Program * Read more...
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Friends of Brook Park is a leading community-based environmental organization in the South, South Bronx. We engage youth and adults in organic gardening, Community Supported Agriculture and arts and indigenous cultural events and activities that convey a deep respect for the Natural world. In addition we are strong advocates for environmental justice, waterfront access and green space development. We lead Read more...
