COMMUNITY RESOURCE PAGE
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COMMUNITY
Welcome to The Community Resource Page (Here you can find help with a variety of topics)
RESOURCES FOR IMMIGRANT NEW YORKERS
If you have questions please call 311 or call the Mayor Office of Immigrant Affairs directly (212) 788-7654
Do you need a bit more? Please check out these resources!!!
My Benefits
- Help with buying food
- Temporary Assistance (TA)
- Special tax credits
- Home Energy Assistance
- Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
- Various Health Insurance programs for individuals, families, children, and sole proprietors
- WIC - Women, Infants and Children
- A wide variety of services for older New Yorkers, including:
- Health insurance information, counseling and assistance (HIICAP)
- NY Connects-Information on long term care services and supports and assistance in linking to these services
- Legal assistance
- Nutritional services
- Help with the purchase of prescription drugs
Apply for H.E.A.P : Home Energy Assistance Program
Need help paying your energy bill? Low-income New Yorkers can apply for heating and cooling assistance under the Home Energy Assistance Program, or HEAP.
What is HEAP?
The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) helps low-income people pay the cost of heating their homes.
How does it work?
If you are eligible, you may receive one regular HEAP benefit per season and could also be eligible for an emergency HEAP benefit if you are in impending danger of running out of fuel or having your utility service shut off.
How can I apply?
Online: When the HEAP season is open you may apply online if your household resides outside of New York City. This application is for a Regular HEAP benefit only.
In person:
When the HEAP season is open you may apply in person:
- Outside of New York City at your HEAP Local District Contact, or
- New York City residents at your HEAP office.
In writing:
When the HEAP season is open, print and mail the completed HEAP Application
- Outside of New York City mail it to your HEAP Local District Contact, or
- New York City residents can mail it to: HRA/HEAP, PO Box 1401, Church Street Station, New York, NY 10008
Notes:
- Remember to sign your name on page 5 of the HEAP Application.
- If you qualify for HEAP you will be notified no later than 30 business days from the date the local district received your HEAP Application.
Are HEAP benefits available year-round?
No, the application period normally begins in early to mid-November and continues into the winter, until funding for the program runs out.
Does it matter what my home’s heating source is?
HEAP may be able to help you if you heat your home with:
- Electricity
- Natural Gas
- Oil
- Coal
- Propane
- Wood/Wood Pellets
- Kerosene
- Corn
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TEST THE WATER IN YOUR HOME, STAY SAFE WITH THIS FREE WATER TESTING KIT FOR LEAD
Through 311
You can request a free kit through the Free Residential Lead Testing Program to test your drinking water for high levels of lead. Lead usually enters drinking water when plumbing that contains lead corrodes. Lead does not have any color or smell. You can file a water complaint if your drinking water is not clear (has color) or has an odor or smell.
The Department of Environmental Protection will test your drinking water sample only for lead and nothing else. This kit is for use in private residences only. It cannot be used to meet the lead testing requirements of day care centers or other businesses.
You can order only one kit at a time. If you are a landlord who wants to order more than one kit for your building, you must make a separate request for each apartment.