Fire Guards of NY

Fire Guard is a great way to get back on your feet, and a long term fallback. Consistently training and hiring the job starts with your F-01 certification. Their one day class costs $50 and while unnecessary is recommended as the license test ($25) needs to be paid every time so if you fail it could be more expensive than the $75 to do both.

Assurance wireless Lifeline - free cell phone service

Free wireless service (talk, text and data) for those who qualify. Plans vary.

Bring proof of address, identity and government assistance (SNAP, Medicaid etc) to their table to get a free phone and plan, or do it online.

Access wireless Lifeline - free cell phone service

Free wireless service (talk, text and data) for those who qualify. Plans vary.

Reuse America: free furniture and clothing

ReUse America Is dedicated to assisting people who cannot afford to furnish their homes in New York.

store hours Sunday 10-5pm, Mon & Tues 3-7pm, Wed & Thurs 11-7pm, Friday 11-3pm.

Income Support Services

Provides small grants to qualifying individuals and families who are struggling to make ends meet.

To learn if you qualify for assistance please call their Intake Line at 212-614-5484.

Kosciuszko pool

Free swimming in the summer for all. Also free swim lessons and other events

Food Pantry

Immigration Law Project

The Immigration Law Project is a new initiative designed to bring timely effective legal advocacy and representation to the Bushwick community. The primary goal of the project is to provide legal assistance to help immigrants attain citizenship and lawful immigration status

Hours are Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm

Comrades In A.R.M.S. (AIDS Resource Management Services)

The Comrades In A.R.M.S. (AIDS Resource Management Services), CIA Program was established in 1993. The main goals of the program are to provide Case Management, HIV Prevention Education and Outreach services to residents of North and Central Brooklyn.