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.”
Annual Diaper and Stroller Drive
From September 5 through October 17, our congregation is purchasing strollers and diapers to help meet the needs of Lower Manhattan infants and toddlers. For every item donated, our Neighborhood Support team will match your gift. Questions? Email Carmen Rios-Nunez at cnunez@trinitychurchnyc.org.
Programs at Trinity
All programs are held at Trinity Commons.
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
Mondays–Thursdays, 10am–11:30am , September 22–December 11
A 12-week class to practice speaking, listening, reading, and writing in English. All are welcome!
Legal Clinic
Fridays: September 12 and 26, October 3 and 24, November 14 and 21, December 5 and 12, 10am–2pm
Navigating the complex immigration system? Get legal counsel, application assistance, and more.
Housing Clinic
1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 6:30pm–8pm, October–December
Learn your rights as a tenant and talk through housing issues in a group setting.
Compassion Circles
Wednesdays (Biweekly), September 10–December 3, 10:30am–12pm
In English: September 24, October 22, and November 19.
In Spanish: September 10, October 8, November 5, and December 3.
A safe and welcoming space to talk through life’s challenges with others.
Compassion Circles: Drawing
Wednesdays (Biweekly), September 17–December 10, (excluding November 26), 10:30am–12pm
In English: October 1, October 29, and December 10. In Spanish: September 17, October 15, and November 12.
A safe space to explore how artmaking can help support us through difficult times.
The Compassion Club
3rd Fridays, September–December, 10am–1pm
A gathering for older adults to connect, have fun, and learn. Coffee, tea, and lunch served.
Parenting Support: Sleep Health
September 30 and December 9, 9am–11am
A workshop to help parents of 0–5-year-olds establish comforting bedtime routines. In English and Spanish.
Parenting Support: Healthy Screen Habits
November 4 and 11, 10am–11am
A workshop to help parents of 0–5-year-olds manage screen time in a positive way. In English and Spanish.
Resource Connections
Mondays and Fridays, October 20–December 12, 9am–1:30pm (excluding November 7 and 28)
Get assistance accessing programs like NYC’s free senior meal program, SNAP benefits, and more.
Professional Readiness
Fridays, September 12–December 19, 9am–12pm (excluding October 3 and 31, and November 7 and 28)
Resume writing support, interviewing techniques, and referral tips for your job search.
Food Handlers Course
Cohort 1: September 29, 30, and October 2; 9am–3pm
Cohort 2: October 24, 31, and November 3; 9am–3pm
Prepare for the New York City Department of Health's Food Protection Certificate test.
Security Guard Training
Cohort 1: October 14 and 15; 9am–3pm
Cohort 2: November 12–14; 9am–3pm
We’ll cover all the necessary courses to qualify as a New York State security guard.
OSHA
Cohort 1: September 8, 9, 11, 15, 16, 18
Cohort 2: September 22, 23, 25, 29, 30, October 2
SST: October 6 and 7
Flagger: October 9
Scaffolding: October 13
Cohort 3: October 14, 16, 20, 21, 23, 27
Cohort 4: October 28, 30, November 3, 4, 10, 11
SST: November 13 and 17
Flagger: November 18
Scaffolding: November 20
Cohort 5: November 24, 25, December 1, 2, 4, 8
SST: December 9 and 11
Flagger: December 12
Scaffolding: December 15
Cohort 6: December 16, 18, 19, 22
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