Help for Mothers, Right Here in Queens
Our work begins in Guinea and continues at home. Forms for food, housing and city services can be overwhelming. Our trained volunteers sit with you, help with the paperwork and connect you to the right people, in English and French.
How we can help
Food
SNAP (food stamps), WIC and food pantries.
Housing & Shelter
Homebase eviction prevention, shelter guidance, CityFHEPS, Housing Connect and rent help.
HRA
Cash assistance, appointments and renewals.
Childcare & School
Childcare vouchers and IEP meeting preparation.
Health
Medicaid and Child Health Plus.
Jobs
Résumé help and job search tips.
Immigration
Referrals to free, licensed immigration lawyers.
English Classes
Referrals to free English classes for adults.
How it works
Reach out
Reach out by the form, phone or WhatsApp.
Meet one-on-one
Meet one-on-one with a trained volunteer.
Apply & follow up
We help you apply and follow up until you get an answer.
We work closely with a small number of families each month so each one gets real attention. If our spots are full, we'll connect you with other free resources right away.
Our promise
Our help is always free. Your information stays private. We never take fees or gifts from landlords, realtors, lawyers or anyone else.
Get help
Tell us a little about you and a volunteer will call you back.
We are not lawyers and do not give legal or immigration advice. We refer families to licensed, free legal services.
Speak French, Spanish or a West African language? Become a trained volunteer navigator and help your neighbors.
Get InvolvedEvery family we help receives our services free. If you'd like to help another mother, you can donate, volunteer or share our name.
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