We worship in person on Sundays at 10:30AM. Click here for more information. For those who are unable to worship in person with us, we record the service each week and it is available on Sundays after 6PM on YouTube. Click here.
IMMIGRATION SERVICES: Mission to North America has gathered these resources for refugees and immigrants, especially in light of the changing political climate with the new administration.
Refugee & Immigrant Ministry for Churches: Help Immigrants Facing 2025 Policy Changes
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: When home isn’t safe, domestic violence survivors can find services 24/7 at the Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-621-HOPE (4673) or online at www.nyc.gov/NYCHOPE. OR call 911 for emergencies. You can also call or text the NYS Office to Prevent Domestic Violence hotline 24/7 at 844-997-2121 or 711 for d/Deaf or hard of hearing access.
MENTAL HEALTH
- New Yorkers can call the State's mental health hotline at 1-844-863-9314 for free emotional support, consultations & referrals to a provider.
- Free Mental Health Services 24/7 for NYC residents. If you are having trouble coping with things like stress, depression, anxiety, or drug and alcohol use, NYC Well is available 24/7 in 200+ languages by phone at 1-888-NYC-WELL or texting "WELL" to 65173
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255), OR text “START” to 741-741 to reach the Crisis Text Line.
PUBLIC BENEFITS: NYS has launched a new web application to help locate public benefits for which you may be applicable. Applicable constituents can also enroll for Medicaid or qualify for a health insurance subsidy on the New York State exchange.
FOOD
- Food Map in Spanish (Comida gratis).
- Food Hub Map- map of Restaurants / Foodservice Providers Donating to Families of Public School Students.
- You can use the Plentiful App on your phone to reserve food from a local food pantry. Download the app or text FOOD to 726-879 to find a pantry and make a pick-up reservation.
- www.cityharvest.org/food-map/
- The Food Bank of NYC has a network of food pantries that you can call to find out their hours.
- Evangel Christian Center Food Pantry: Located at 39-21 Crescent Street in Queens, NY.
- HOURS:
- Monday - Friday from 9 am - 4 pm
- Saturday from 9 am - Noon.
EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING
- Free training: https://dol.ny.gov/jobs-and-careers
- Know your rights: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11cOlPvfLuvkEEh_WtiQSHVcVzU6EOpmpBWX0s0ff_nc/edit?usp=sharing
- If you are unemployed, you can apply for assistance through New York State or by phone at 888-469-7365
- Hire and manage your own caregivers with CDPAP
- UPS is hiring. Earn $22/Hr and up in various company departments (customer service, package handler, short haul driver, warehouse manager.) Use this job search website for more information on these jobs and others.
- Coca Cola is hiring. See this page for more information.
- Amazon
- CVS
SENIORS:
- Excellent resource on Assisted Living for Seniors: https://www.senioradvice.com/
assisted-living. - Also, see this organization's Guide to Senior Living: https://www.seniorhousingnet.com/seniors/senior-living-us/new-york
HEALTH INSURANCE:
- Uninsured New Yorkers can apply for coverage through NY State of Health or directly to insurers. If you lost employer coverage, you must apply within 60 days of losing that coverage. Because of a loss of income, New Yorkers may also be eligible for Medicaid, the Essential Plan, subsidized Qualified Health Plans or Child Health Plus.
SPIRITUAL RESOURCES:
- https://bibleproject.com/videos/generosity/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=quarantinemail&utm_content=generosity
- https://redeemercitytocity.com/resources
- https://gospelinlife.com
OTHER GENERAL INFORMATION:
NYC GENERAL: For help with food, money, housing, work and more, visit Access NYC. Click here.
GIVING BLOOD: https://nybloodcenter.org/donate-blood/covid-19-and-blood-donation-copy/