Support for Our Newest Neighbors
From legal support to ESOL classes, these programs and services connect newly arrived migrants — and all New Yorkers — to the resources they need to build workforce skills, find jobs, and put down roots in the city.
Trinity is committed to offering continued support to our community. We believe that every New Yorker, no matter how long they’ve been here or where they come from, is our neighbor. It’s our joy to follow Jesus’s instruction to “welcome the stranger.”
Programs at Trinity
All programs are held at Trinity Commons.
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
Mondays–Thursdays, 10–11:30am
February 17–June 11
A 17-week class to practice speaking, listening, reading, and writing in English. All are welcome!
Legal Clinic
February 6, March 6, April 17, May 15, and June 12; 10am–2pm
Navigating the complex immigration system? Get legal counsel, application assistance, and more.
Housing Clinic
First and Third Tuesdays, 6:30–8pm
February–June
Learn your rights as a tenant and talk through housing issues in a group setting.
Compassion Cuts
February 17, April 23, and June 16, 9am–4pm
Barbers offer free haircuts, shampooing, and hot towel shaves to help meet our community’s needs.
Compassion Circles
February 11, March 4, April 1, May 6, June 3; 10:30am–12pm
A safe and welcoming space to talk through life’s challenges with others.
Compassion Circles: Drawing
Third Wednesday of each month: March 18–June 17; 10:30am–12pm
A safe space to explore how artmaking can help support us through difficult times.
The Compassion Club
February 20, April 17, and June 12; 10:30am–1pm
A gathering for older adults to connect, have fun, and learn. Breakfast and lunch served.
Parenting Support: Sleep Health
March 24, 9am–11am
A workshop to help parents of 0–5-year-olds establish comforting bedtime routines.
Resource Connections
February 20, 23; March 2, 6, 9, 16, 20, 23, 30; April 3, 13, 17, 20, 27; May 1, 4, 11, 15, 18; June 1, 5, 8, 15, 19, 22; 9am–12pm
Get assistance accessing programs like NYC’s free senior meal program, SNAP benefits, and more.
Professional Readiness
Fourth Friday of each month, February–April, 9am–12pm
Resume writing support, interviewing techniques, and referral tips for your job search.
Food Safety Course
Cohort 1 (in Spanish): March 23, 24, and 25
Cohort 2 (in English): April 13, 14, and 15
Cohort 3 (in Spanish): May 11, 12, and 13
9am–3pm
Prepare for the New York City Department of Health's Food Protection Certificate test.
Security Guard Training
Cohort 1 (in English): February 17–18
Cohort 2 (in English): March 2–4
Cohort 3 (in Spanish): April 20–21
Cohort 4 (in Spanish): May 4–6
9am–3pm
We’ll cover all the necessary courses to qualify as a New York State security guard.
OSHA Courses
Cohort 1 (Construction, in Spanish): February 2, 3, 6, 9, 10, 13
SST: February 17 and 20
Flagger: February 23
Scaffolding: February 24
Cohort 2 (Construction, in English): March 2, 3, 6, 9, 10, 13
SST: March 16 and 17
Flagger: March 20
Scaffolding March 23
Cohort 3 (General Industry, in English): March 30, 31; April 3, 7, 10
Cohort 4 (Construction, in Spanish): April 13, 14, 17, 20, 21
SST: April 23 and 24
Flagger: April 27
Scaffolding: April 28
Cohort 5 (Construction, in Spanish): April 30; May 1, 4, 5, 7
SST: May 8 and 11
Flagger: May 12
Scaffolding: May 18
Cohort 6 (General Industry, in Spanish): May 19, 26, and 29; June 1, 2, and 5
Cohort 7 (Supervisor Course): June 8, 9, 12, and 18
9am–3pm
Learn all the safety rules and regulations governing modern residential and commercial buildings. Course offerings also include supervisor, site safety, flagger, and scaffolding training.
Support for New Arrivals
NYS Office for New Americans
This state government office connects new arrivals with a large network of programs and providers. Services include citizenship classes, ESOL classes, workforce development, and more.
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Immigration Hotline: 800-566-7636
Make the Road New York
Make the Road New York combines adult education, civic engagement, health access, legal services, leadership development, and school programs to assist immigrant communities.
Brooklyn: 718-418-7690
Queens: 718-565-8500
Staten Island: 718-727-1222
Long Island: 631-231-2220
Westchester: 914-948-8466
African Communities Together
ACT helps African immigrants find free or low-cost assistance with immigration, jobs, and other needs. Each year ACT helps hundreds of African immigrants with free, high-quality immigration legal services. They also provide free referrals to trustworthy nonprofit and government agency partners.
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Phone: 347-746-2281
Arab-American Family Services
AAFS supports Arab and Muslim immigrants through legal screenings, citizenship classes, ESOL courses, and voting registration assistance.
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Bronx: 718-508-1220
Brooklyn: 718-250-5035
Manhattan: 212-602-2800
Queens: 718-575-4500
Staten Island: 718-697-4300
Legal Aid Society
The Legal Aid Society provides comprehensive, high-quality immigration assistance to low-income New Yorkers. The Immigration Law Unit (ILU) provides direct legal representation in a variety of relevant matters and engages in affirmative litigation. Legal Aid also produced a Know Your Rights page with accessible answers to common questions.
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Phone: 212-577-3300