Support for Our Newest Neighbors
From legal support to English 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.
Basic Reading and Writing Course
Tuesdays 10–11:30am; Thursdays 10–11:30am and 1–2:30pm
September 15–December 15, except November 24 and 26
A beginner-level course for adults to improve their English reading and writing skills. All are welcome!
Compassion Cuts
September 10 and November 12; 9am–4pm
Barbers offer free haircuts, shampooing, and hot towel shaves to help meet our community’s needs.
Eyeglass Clinic
August 5, 8am–4pm
We’re offering free eye exams and glasses to help meet our community’s needs. Please inquire with staff about future dates.
Compassion Circles
September 23, October 7, November 4, and December 2; 11am–12pm
A safe and welcoming space to talk through life’s challenges with others.
Compassion Circles: Drawing
September 30, October 21, November 18, and December 16; 11am–12pm
Discover how making art can help support us through difficult times.
The Compassion Club
October 16, November 20, and December 18; 10:30am–12:30pm
A gathering for older adults to connect, have fun, and learn. Breakfast served.
Parenting Support
October 13 and December 1; 9:30–11am
A workshop for parents of young children on sleep health, literacy, development, and more.
Parent Café
September 22, October 27, November 10, and December 8; 9:30–11am
Connect with a supportive community working to create stronger families and healthy homes.
Street Outreach Clinic
September 14 and 28; October 5, 12, and 19; and November 9, 16, and 23; 9:30–11:30am
Support for unhoused individuals to obtain identification, medical care, and more.
Tech for Older Adults
September 17, October 15, November 19, and December 3; 10–11am
Workshops for older adults to improve their smartphone technology skills.
Housing Clinic
First and third Tuesdays, September 15–December 15; 6:30–8pm
Learn your rights as a tenant and talk through housing issues in a group setting.
Legal Clinic
September 18, October 16, November 20, and December 11; 10am–2pm
Navigating the complex immigration system? Get legal counsel, application assistance, and more.
Resource Connections
Fridays, September 18–December 18, except November 27; 9am–12pm
Get assistance completing applications for New York City–based services and accessing resources.
Professional Readiness
September 25, October 23, November 20, and December 18; 9am–12pm
Résumé writing support, interviewing techniques, and referral tips for your job search.
Food Safety Course
Cohort 1 (Spanish): October 12, 13, and 15
|Cohort 2 (English): November 16, 17, and 19
9am–3pm
Prepare for the New York City Department of Health's Food Protection Certificate test.
Security Guard Training
Cohort 1 (English): September 14 and 15
Cohort 2 (English): September 21, 22, 23, and 24
Cohort 3 (Spanish): October 19 and 20
Cohort 4 (Spanish): October 21, 22, 26, and 27
9am–3pm
We’ll cover the necessary information to qualify as a New York State security guard.
OSHA Courses
Cohort 1 (Construction, in Spanish): September 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, and 23
SST: September 28 and 29
Flagger: September 30
Scaffolding: October 5
Cohort 2 (Construction, in English): October 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, and 19
SST: October 20 and 21
Flagger: October 26
Scaffolding: October 27
Cohort 3 (Construction, in Spanish): November 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, and 11
SST: November 16 and 17
Flagger: November 18
Scaffolding: November 23
Cohort 4 (General Industry, in Spanish): November 30 and December 1, 2, 3, 7, and 8
Cohort 5 (Supervisor Course): December 14, 15, 16, and 21
9am–3pm
Learn all the safety rules and regulations governing modern residential and commercial buildings. Course offerings also include site safety, flagger, scaffolding, general industry, and supervisor 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