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Meals on Wheels NYC

www.citymeals.org

(212) 687-1234

Hand-delivers meals to homebound elderly New Yorkers on weekends, weekdays, holidays, and times of emergency and times when many vulnerable seniors would otherwise go without food.

Live On NY

cscs-ny.org

(212) 398-6565

To ensure that the elderly of New York City receive quality services by helping senior service organizations build their capacity to provide superior programs and services through advocacy, training, innovative programming and the exchange of ideas.

City Bar Justice Center

www2.nycbar.org

(212) 382-6600

Provides pro bono legal services to low income clients.

Access NYC

a858-ihss.nyc.gov

A free online service that helps individuals find out if they may qualify for over 30 city, state, and federal benefit programs.

Grandparent Resource Center (GRC)

www.nyc.gov

Provides information, peer counseling, referral to community services and support groups specifically for seniors that are grandparent caregivers. The Center also offers empowerment training to enable grandparents to better cope with the myriad challenges they face in their situations.

Reduced-Fare MetroCard

web.mta.info

This service allows people 65 years and older to apply for a Reduced-Fare MetroCard. With a Reduced-Fare MetroCard, the individual pays half the current fare on New York City Transit subways and local buses.

The Alzheimer’s Association, New York City Chapter

www.alz.org

(646) 744-2900

Provides free information, confidential assistance and support for those with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, as well as for their family members, caregivers and professionals.

NYC Elder Abuse Center

nyceac.com

Seeks to prevent abuse, and assists people 60 and over who are abused or at risk of abuse – as well as their family members, friends, neighbors, caregivers, and witnesses – by helping to improve how professionals, organizations and systems respond to their needs.

Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE) Program

www1.nyc.gov

Tenants who qualify for the Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE) Program can have their rent frozen at their current level and be exempt from future rent increases.

NYC Parks

www.nycgovparks.org

Offers a variety of programs for older adults to keep active, healthy, social and engaged in their community.

Griot Circle

griotcircle.org

(718) 246-2775

An intergenerational and culturally diverse community-based organization serving older LGBT persons, especially elders of color.

New York City Department for Aging (DFTA)

www.nyc.gov

The mission of the DFTA is “to work for the empowerment, independence, dignity and quality of life of New York City’s diverse older adults and for the support of their families through advocacy, education and the coordination and delivery of services.”

Elder Care Resources New York City

www.eldercareresourcesnyc.com

The website helps families and individuals to quickly and easily find local senior products and services.

Springbrook

www.springbrookny.org

607.286.7171

Springbrook provides innovative supports for individuals of all ages with developmental disabilities.

Resources for Children With Special Needs (RCSN)

www.resourcesnyc.org

212 677 4650

Resources for Children with Special Needs (RCSN) is an independent nonprofit organization that works for families and children with all disabilities, across all boroughs, to understand, navigate, and access the services needed to ensure that all children and youth have the opportunity to develop their full potential.

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