There are many organizations, non-profits and churches that give away free food, if you are having a hard time finding a place click on the link below.

God’s Love We Deliver cooks and home-delivers nutritious, medically tailored meals for people too sick to shop or cook for themselves.

To support the health of our clients, we also provide ongoing nutrition assessment, education, and counseling. God’s Love is a non-sectarian organization serving people in need and their children and caregivers. All our services are provided free to clients and full of love.

There are many organizations, non-profits and churches that give away free clothes, if you are having a hard time finding a place click on the link below.

Not ALL STAFF are against you. There are many that are qualified and want to help.

If you feel as though you are not being helped in a timely manner by your case manager or housing coordinator.  You may file a Grievance Form in writing to the shelter director or shelter case worker, as a way of presenting grievances concerning. In my experience shelter staff do not file complaints. Contacting the Ombudsman office is more effective.

The Office of the Ombudsman 

Address:

 109 E 16th St 8th floor

New York, NY 10003 

Phone: 800-994-6494, 

Email: ombudsman@dss.nyc.gov

Calls are answered Monday through Friday between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Constituents are also invited to meet with a Constituent Services Representative, at 109 E 16th Street, 8th Floor, Monday through Friday between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.

While not all staff conduct themselves in a poor manner, some need to be held accountable for their improper behavior. If you are experiencing any form of shelter abuse, especially in particular with one employee.  Call 911! 

When police arrive at the shelter, it is not considered residential, it is considered a business. Unless it is absolutely necessary they prefer to handle reports outside of the facility. When they arrive, request that the incident is documented and that you would like a reference number for your complaint. You may pick up the report within 48 hours at the local precinct.
 

If you are in need of a special accommodation for a medical or a mental health disability the COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS will advocate on your behalf.

Crisis Intervention Hotline: 1-888-358-2384

The 51 Council districts throughout the five boroughs are each represented by an elected Council Member.

Filing a complaint with a local Council Member is a good idea, Complaints are addressed empathically and they provide numerous resources in your local area. Council Members also provide one free legal consultation.

The Office of the New York State Attorney General promotes equal justice under the law and protects the civil rights of all New Yorkers from discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, source of income, or disability. We investigate and prosecute discrimination when we observe a pattern or practice of violations.

More than three million of New York City's 8.2 million residents were born outside the United States. The New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) contracts with community-based organizations across all five boroughs that provide a range of services and support to new New Yorkers.

DOHMH has a number of resources available for individuals experiencing mental health conditions in their day-to-day lives. For a full list please visit their website.

New York City Health Department clinics offer patients sexual health, immunization and tuberculosis (TB) services, regardless of immigration status. If you do not have health insurance and cannot pay the fee, you can still get services.

HOMELESS RIGHT PROJECT 

protects and enforces the rights of homeless families and individuals in New York City. 

Help Hotline: 212-577-3300