Services For the Underserved

Literacy, Incorporated is a nonprofit organization that caters to the needs of children, parents, public schools and libraries throughout New York. Also known as LINC, the organization focuses on community development and provides a variety of reading programs and services. It partners with local businesses and health care providers to offer literacy activities in underserved areas. Literacy, Incorporated organizes a range of workshops and provides parenting tips. In addition, the organization supports family night events, celebrations and social gatherings. It administers an intergenerational reading partner program. Literacy, Incorporated offers volunteer opportunities and several online resources, such as literacy games and calendars.

Geel Community Services Inc, located in Bronx, NY, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing safe and reliable housing options, along with case management services, for the homeless and mentally ill population in New York City. With a mission to promote safety and stability, Geel offers individually tailored and trauma-informed support services that empower individuals to achieve self-sufficiency and independence within their communities. Embracing a tradition of compassionate care for the mentally ill, Geel draws inspiration from the renowned system in Geel, Belgium, which has excelled in supportive care for centuries. Since its establishment in 1976, Geel has expanded its services from counseling and shelter to comprehensive support and housing for hundreds of formerly homeless and mentally ill individuals, reducing the need for more intensive settings and alleviating strain on healthcare and legal systems.Generated from the website