COVID-19 Services and Efforts

Chamber of Commerce of Washington Heights & Inwood

https://www.wahichamber.com

Mission: The Chamber seeks to create a strong, vibrant local economy that contributes to business growth, promotes tourism, and creates a healthier neighborhood that enhances quality of life for the entire Washington Heights and Inwood community.

Service Area: Small Business Support

Services Amid COVID-19: Supporting small businesses and disseminating COVID-19 resources for small businesses, employers and employees

Children's Arts and Sciences Workshop, Inc. (CASW)

www.caswkids.org

Mission: CASW works to provide young people in Northern Manhattan and the Bronx with an environment that nurtures youth leadership skills and fosters positive attitudes for the future. CASW offers educational, recreational, cultural, and employment programs during out of school time.

Service Area: Children & Youth 

Services Amid COVID-19: Food assistance resources and support 

Community League of the Heights (CLOTH)

https://www.cloth159.org

Mission: The Community League of the Heights (CLOTH) is a multi-service, community development organization dedicated to supporting and empowering the economically disadvantaged residents of Washington Heights.

Service Area: Social Services

Services Amid COVID-19: CLOTH's food pantry has doubled its efforts and days of operation to meet the increasing demand.

Fundraising Efforts: Food pantry support due to COVID-19

Dance Project of Washington Heights

https://www.danceprojectwh.org/impact

Mission: The mission of Dance Project of Washington Heights is to remove barriers to dance education and to build community through dance.

Service Area: Arts & Culture 

Services Amid COVID-19: Supporting students with virtual dance classes

Fundraising Efforts: Support for teachers due to COVID-19

Dominican Women's Development Center (DWDC)

www.dwdc.org

Mission: DWDC works to empower all women and communities to advance gender equality and social justice. DWDC's programs include Health Promotions, Healthy Families, La Sala Drop In Program, and Mama Tingo Childcare & Learning Center

Service Area: Social Services

Services Amid COVID-19: Supporting families with weekly  “COVID-19 Care Packages” which include items depending on each family's needs.

Fundraising Efforts: Fund COVID-19 Care Packages 

El Nido de Esperanza

https://nidodeesperanzanyc.org/

Mission: El Nido de Esperanza is a faith-based program of Christ Church designed to support parents with 0-3 year old children in the Washington Heights/Inwood area of Manhattan.

Service Area: Social Services

Services Amid COVID-19: Providing critical support to families as 90%+ of El Nido's parents have lost their jobs. Offering one-on-one virtual support. Distributing food, baby food, formula, and diapers to neighbors in need. 

Fundraising Efforts: Financial support due to COVID-19 to buy essential items for distribution

Holyrood Church

https://holyroodsantacruz.org/

Mission: Holyrood Church is a Protestant Episcopal church that serves a multicultural, multiracial, multiethnic, and multigenerational community of people who congregate to worship in three languages; English, Spanish, and Sign Language (ASL). Holyrood Church is part of the New Sanctuary Coalition of New York City and serves as a safe refuge for immigrant families facing deportation.

Service Area: Social Services

Services Amid COVID-19: Operating the Community Food Ministry to provide free prepared meals to people in need

Fundraising Efforts: Support for services 

Isabella

https://www.mjhs.org/our-services/isabella-center/

Mission: Isabella, a non-profit, non-sectarian organization, has been a pioneer in the care of the elderly since 1875. Since its inspired beginning, Isabella has grown from a traditional nursing home to a leading health care organization providing a continuum of services on its own campus and in the community at large.

Service Area: Social Services

Services Amid COVID-19: Continuing services and established an Emergency  Fund

Fundraising Efforts: COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund to purchase PPE

Northern Manhattan Coalition for Immigrant Rights

https://nmcir.org

Mission: The Northern Manhattan Coalition for Immigrant Rights (NMCIR), is a non-profit organization, founded in 1982 to educate, defend and protect the rights of immigrants. Recognized by the Board of Immigration Appeals, NMCIR is committed to expanding access to legal immigration services, participating in policy making and community organizing.

Service Area: Social Services

Services Amid COVID-19: Providing remote legal immigration consultations and assistance. Collecting donations for the "Emergency Relief Fund" to support immigrant families who cannot benefit from federal relief programs.

Fundraising Efforts: Emergency Relief Fund

Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation (NMIC)

https://nmci.org

Mission: NMIC's mission is to serve as a catalyst for positive change in the lives of the people in our community on their paths to secure and prosperous futures. NMIC addresses a broad array of immediate needs, integrating numerous crisis intervention services under one roof.

Service Area: Social Services

Services Amid COVID-19: Providing remote services around critical issues including eviction moratorium, unemployment insurance, created a hotline to provide support for emergency financial assistance. 

Fundraising Efforts: COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund

People's Theatre Project (PTP)

http://www.peoplestheatreproject.org/

Mission: Rooted in Upper Manhattan, PTP is a social justice arts organization that creates ensemble-based theatre with and for immigrant communities to develop the next generation of diverse, socially-engaged artists and leaders.

Service Area: Arts & Culture 

Services Amid COVID-19: Online classes and support 

Fundraising Efforts: To alleviate financial implications on immediate and long-term operations 

Project Renewal's Fort Washington Men’s Shelter

https://www.projectrenewal.org/program-list/2013/3/6/fort-washington-men...

Mission: The Fort Washington Men’s Shelter provides shelter to 200 men. An on-site licensed medical clinic also connects residents to primary health care, as well as dental and optometry services.

Service Area: Social Services 

Services Amid COVID-19:  Continues to deliver medical and psychiatric care, serve daily meals, and connect residents to resources.

Fundraising Efforts: Support COVID-19 efforts 

Riverstone Senior Life Services

https://www.riverstonenyc.org

Mission: Riverstone's mission is to provide support and services that help older adults (60 years and older) remain healthy, active and living at home. Special attention is paid to helping those with minimal supports: people who are frail, isolated, and/or low income. Reflecting the needs of the community, all programs are offered in both Spanish and English.

Service Area: Senior Services 

Services Amid COVID-19: Launched the COVID Emergency Fund which has supported more than 500 seniors by providing them with food and support services.

Fundraising Efforts: COVID Emergency Fund