Harlem Literacy Zone/Family Welcome Center 

Literacy Zones are a statewide reform initiative funded   by the New York State Education Department to close   the achievement gap in communities characterized by significant poverty and that have high concentrations      of families and individuals with limited literacy or English language proficiency. 

The Harlem Literacy Zone/Welcome Center focuses   on providing adult learners from around the world, skills, knowledge and support services needed for economic self-sufficiency through the areas of health education, financial empowerment, parent education, job readiness, career development and immigration services. 

 The Harlem Literacy Zone/Welcome Center focuses   on providing adult learners from around the world, skills, knowledge and support services needed for economic self-sufficiency through the areas of health education, financial empowerment, parent education, job readiness, career development and immigration services. 

Visit the Important Websites below

• NY Project Hope - FREE Emotional Support Helpline - (844) 863-9314     

• NYC WELL - FREE Emotional Support Helpline (888) NYC-WELL   

• Safe Horizon - FREE assistance for those who experience all kinds of violence; domestic, child abuse, etc. 

• ActionNYC -FREE Immigration Assistance  (800) 354-0365 

• NYC Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs - FREE assistance with anything relating to immigration. Dial 311 

• NYC Financial Empowerment Centers - FREE financial counseling - (212) 487-4583 

• IDNYC - FREE city IDs 

• NEED HELP PAYING BILLS? 

• REDUCE FARE METRO CARDS 

• NYLAG - New York Legal Assistance Group