Our Services
We can't wait to see you at one of our centers.
TOGETHER, WE CAN LIVE WITH DIGNITY, SELF-SUFFICIENCY, AND WELL-BEING
We connect people to the services we all need to grow older with confidence, grace, and vitality. Our team of caseworkers provides information and application assistance with Federal, State, and NYC benefits, and entitlements.
For assistance with case work services, please find your nearest senior center and contact:
ARC A. Philip Randolph
Dolina Duzant at 212-281-1349
ARC Central Harlem
Devlon Aaron and Rafaela Rojas at 347-919-5072
ARC Fort Washington
Ana Richards and Daniela Diaz at 212-781-5700
HOUSING
We help elders stay in their homes. Forty percent of our cases are housing related and include
- SCRIE application and renewals: Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemptions
- DRIE applications and renewals: Disabled Rent Increase Exemptions
- NYCHA applications, recertification, and support follow-up
- Affordable housing applications
- Lease renewals
FOOD INSECURITY
Many of our clients do not know where their next meal is coming from. We're helping to combat food insecurity though
- SNAP (food stamps): assistance with applications and renewals
- Food pantry: referrals to nearest food pantry
- Food distributions on-site: donation received by City Harvest twice a week
- Farmers Market coupon applications: once a year distribution
TAXES
Did you know there are tax credits for seniors? Even if you're a renter! Ask your case manager for more information on the following
- IT 214: New York City Enhanced Real Property Tax Credit
- NYC 210: New York City School Tax Credit
- Referrals for any other tax-related matters
HEALTH INSURANCE
Now more than ever, our community's elders must take care of their health. We provide health insurance information, counseling, and assistance
- Medicare
- Medicare Savings Programs
- Medicare Supplemental Insurance
- Medicaid
- EPIC: Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage
HEALTH EDUCATION
In order to make the most of their insurance, every elder needs to know how to monitor, improve, and care for their own health. Learn more with our services and lectures on the following subjects
- Monitoring Blood Pressure
- Occupational Therapy Programs
- Falls Prevention Programs
- Supportive Counseling with Social Work Interns
- Brain Health
- Nutrition Education
SOCIAL SECURITY
Part of aging with confidence is feeling like your present and future are secure. Let our case workers help you manage your
- Social Security
- Retirement
- Disability
- Survivor benefits
TRANSPORTATION
Be more independent and enjoy increased mobility and access to community-based resources with
- WHIST Transportation
- Access-A-Ride
- Reduced-fare MetroCard
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
In addition to the above programming, we also offer our members assistance with the following
- HEAP
- Veteran’s Benefits
- Lifeline
- SafeLink
- EPIC
- STAR
- SCHE
HELP OUR COMMUNITY
Age with dignity
Half of all Americans do not have retirement savings. Those that qualify for social security live on 25-33% of the income they made while working when they retire. Those that do not qualify, must turn to public assistance to try to make ends meet. Everyone deserves to age with grace, dignity, and vitality. Unfortunately, many of our members are struggling with housing, income, and food insecurity. Now, more than ever, we need you to help us keep our community safe, informed, and healthy.