CAPTAIN Community Human Services (Clifton Park & Glenville)
Offers family support services including summer meal programs, housing assistance, winter coat drives, a food pantry, youth shelter, and referrals to other social services—all free of charge.
Address: 103 Sitterly Road, Clifton Park, NY 12065
Phone: (518) 371-1185 https://captaincares.org/get-help/
United Way 2-1-1
Free, confidential helpline connecting callers 24/7 to local social services—food, housing, transportation, mental health, and more. Just dial 2-1-1 or visit the United Way website to search by ZIP.
Service Area: Saratoga, Albany, Schenectady & Rensselaer counties https://www.unitedwaygcr.org/news/united-ways-211-here-help
LifeWorks Community Action (Saratoga County EOC)
Supports immigrant and low-income families with health referrals, education programs, job assistance, and limited legal guidance. Provides Head Start/Early Head Start, energy assistance (HEAP), and emergency food services.
Phone: (518) 288-3206
Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York
Non-profit offering free civil legal services—including housing, family law, public benefits, and limited immigration assistance—for low-income residents.
Phone: https://www.lasnny.org/
The Legal Project (Justia Directory)
Provides free or low-cost legal counseling in immigration, bankruptcy, employment, and family law.
Address: 24 Aviation Road, Suite 101, Albany, NY 12203
Phone: (518) 435-1770 (https://legalproject.org)
New York State New Americans Hotline
A multilingual, free referral line for immigration information—ESL classes, naturalization support, legal-service referrals, and more.
Phone: 1-800-566-7636 https://www.ny.gov/sites/default/files/atoms/files/ImmigrationResourceGuide_v2.pdf?utm_
Immigrant Advocates Response Collaborative (I-ARC)
A statewide network of 80+ nonprofit legal providers offering free or low-cost immigration representation, “know-your-rights” trainings, and policy advocacy.
Learn more: immigrantarc.org/about-us
National Immigration Legal Services Directory (Immigration Advocates Network)
Searchable database of nonprofit immigration-law providers by state and county—ideal for finding nearby accredited organizations.
Access it at: immigrationadvocates.org/legaldirectory (immigrationadvocates.org)
Catholic Charities Pro Bono Immigration Project
Coordinates volunteer attorneys across NY State to provide free legal consultations and representation for low-income immigrants.
Info & hotline: Call 212-419-3700 or 311 and ask for ActionNYC (cccsny.org)