Resources
Key resources available for the 10458 area in the Bronx, plus a few valuable additions to support our community-
📋 NYC 311 Services
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Cash & Expenses Assistance Financial support, utility aid, and emergency cash programs (NYC Food Policy Center (Hunter College), The Help List)
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Help for Older Adults Geriatric mental health, aging-in-place support, and senior services (BronxWorks)
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Food Insecurity Support SNAP, pantries, and free meals (mchcny.org, NYC Food Policy Center (Hunter College))
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Homelessness & Housing Help Shelters, prevention services, and eviction prevention (The Help List)
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Immigration Support Legal assistance and multilingual support centers (NYC Food Policy Center (Hunter College))
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LGBTQ Resources Inclusive help lines and services (NYC Food Policy Center (Hunter College))
📚 Library & Learning Services
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Bronx Library Center (310 E Kingsbridge Rd) NYPL’s flagship branch with job help, technology classes, immigrant services, IDNYC sign-ups, STEAM programs, and more (Wikipedia)
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Mott Haven, Belmont & Eastchester Branches Adult education, English classes, GED prep, free Wi‑Fi, and community workshops (hypothekids.org, The New York Public Library)
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NYPL Extras Seed libraries, tool lending, online research databases like JSTOR and NYT archives, and digital collections (Reddit)
🍽️ Food & Pantry Support
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Grace Episcopal Food Pantry & Soup Kitchen (1909 Vyse Ave) Regular distribution & pantry services (mchcny.org)
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BOOM!Health – Central (540 E Fordham Rd) Free meals, legal advocacy, health + LGBTQ+ services (NYC Food Policy Center (Hunter College))
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Part of the Solution (P.O.T.S.) (2759 Webster Ave) Soup kitchen, showers, clothing, legal clinic (NYC Food Policy Center (Hunter College))
🏥 Community Organizations & Centers
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BronxWorks McLaughlin Community Center (1130 Grand Concourse) Senior supports, immigration services, ESOL (bronxlabschool.org)
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BronxWorks Twin Parks Senior Center (355 E 183rd St) Aging services with ESOL and activities (BronxWorks)
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Kingsbridge Heights Community Center (3101 Kingsbridge Terrace) Early education, after‑school, ESL, college prep, counseling (Wikipedia)
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East Side House Settlement (337 Alexander Ave) Education, workforce prep, youth/family support (Wikipedia)
🧑⚕️ Health, Legal & Social Services
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BOOM!Health Centers (e.g., 3144 3rd Ave) Medical, mental health, harm reduction (NYC Food Policy Center (Hunter College))
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Legal Aid Society – Bronx Offices Housing court and legal aid (mchcny.org)
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Cerebral Palsy Assoc. Bronx Clinic (2432 Grand Concourse) Specialized services for children/adults (NYC Food Policy Center (Hunter College))
🆓 Education & Job Readiness
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Free English Classes & GED Prep at NYPL No-cost learning and test prep (The New York Public Library)
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BronxWorks Employment Programs Job readiness and case management (BronxWorks)
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Bronx Library Center Career Support Resume help and employment workshops (Wikipedia)
✅ Summary & How to Use
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Explore 311 categories online or via phone for tailored referrals.
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Visit NYPL branches for education, digital tools, and community support.
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Connect with centers like BronxWorks, Kingsbridge, and East Side House for wrap-around services.
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Utilize health, legal, & employment agencies (e.g. BOOM!Health, Legal Aid).
⚠️ Disclaimer
The resource links and information provided on this page are for informational purposes only. Fordham High School for the Arts does not endorse or guarantee the accuracy, availability, or quality of services offered by external organizations. We encourage families to contact each organization directly to confirm details, eligibility, and availability. Resources may change without notice.