Queens Community House-Eviction Prevention Program – Jamaica Office

Who We Are

The Queens Community House is a settlement house founded in 1974 to assist, strengthen, and help improve the quality of life of individuals, families, and communities. Today, our 16 program areas reach over 20,000 people throughout Queens. Our 18 sites serve as centers for community gathering, organizing, and social service activity, while our programs work to promote inter-generational and cross-cultural cooperation and exchange. In addition, the Community House works with other organizations in networks and coalitions to advocate for and provide services borough wide.

Who We Serve

Area(s): Queens County

Language(s) Spoken

• Haitian Creole / Kreyòl Ayisyen
• Spanish / Español

Circumstances and languages in which interpreters are provided

We do not have access to interpreters, but we will try to access someone who speaks the language in the center or at our other sites.

Income Guidelines

Income guidelines are the same as for familes with children on public assistance and SSI.

In order to obtain services you must be TANF eligible.

Is this organization accessible by wheelchair?: YES

Does this organization provide access for the hearing impaired?: YES

Type of Help

This group provides the following types of services based on your legal needs and its resources:

• Brief Advice
• Self-Help Materials