Online Resources

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Access NYC

Provides listings and eligibility information for human service benefit programs offered by City, State, and Federal government agencies.

Free & accessible anywhere

Findhelp.org

Formerly known as Aunt Bertha, a national directory of social service organizations. Search by zip code to find nearby food, health, housing, job training programs and more.

Free & accessible anywhere

Foundation Directory by Candid

Find funding for your nonprofit organization with Candid's quick and efficient fundraising tool. Use their clean and coded philanthropic data to evaluate a funder, gain an understanding of the grant writing process, and find financial information.

Only at Central Library

Go Direct

Social Security and Federal benefit payments are to be deposited electronically by law of as March 2013. Sign up for a prepaid debit card or with your bank account for direct deposit.

Free & accessible anywhere

GuideStar by Candid

Access information on over 2 million nonprofits where you can donate, work, volunteer, or seek out services. Nonprofits can update their profiles and earn seals of transparency here.

Only at Central Library

Hite: Health Information Tool for Empowerment

5,000 health and social services available to low income, uninsured and underinsured persons.

Free & accessible anywhere

HUD Affordable Apartment Search (New York State)

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development assists in finding subsidized apartments in New York State.

Free & accessible anywhere