Social Services and Community Education
About Social Services and Community Education
Our Social Services program provides individual case management, advocacy, and referrals for participants enrolled in other Mercy Center programs. A licensed social worker supports participants in navigating complex systems and resolving issues related to housing, immigration, taxes, domestic violence, and public benefits.
A key component of this program is NYC Benefits, a specialized initiative where participants are screened for eligibility for a wide range of public benefits—including SNAP (food stamps), cash assistance, Medicaid, and Social Security. Our case manager then assists them with applying for and maintaining these benefits to help ensure long-term financial and household stability.
Our Community Education Program offers workshops (in English and Spanish) on topics identified by staff as especially relevant to our participants’ lives. Recent workshops have covered subjects such as tenant rights, street vending, taxes, and understanding domestic violence.
FUNDERS
Thanks to our supporters!
We are very grateful for the generosity of the individuals, groups, businesses, foundations, and friends that partner with us to provide education, family, civic, social, and economic programs to the residents of the Mott Haven section of the South Bronx. Together, we’re making a difference in the lives of the women, men and families that reside in our community.
