New York State Assemblywoman Jessica González-Rojas announced a new round of discretionary funding for community organizations that provide essential services to residents of the 34th Assembly District in Queens, with a particular emphasis on supporting immigrant communities, especially Latinos.
González-Rojas highlighted that these resources seek to strengthen the support network for working families, students, older adults and immigrants who face economic, legal and access barriers to services. “These organizations are on the front lines every day, providing essential services and creating opportunities,” the legislator said.
Among organizations focused on Hispanic immigrant communities, Make the Road New York will receive funding to expand community health services, immigration legal support, workforce development and civic engagement programs primarily targeting Latino families in Queens.
Likewise, The Victoria Foundation will use the funds to reinforce legal assistance in immigration processes, community orientation and support for families in vulnerable situations.
The Ecuadorian Civic Committee will also receive support to expand food assistance programs, job training, access to technology and basic resources for the Ecuadorian community and other Hispanic residents of the district.
In the area of tenant rights and housing stability advocacy, Communities Resist will strengthen its legal clinics, tenant representation, and community organizing work, with direct impact on many Latino immigrant families facing eviction or rent increase proceedings.
For its part, Queens Community House will expand its family support, housing stabilization and community resource programs, benefiting residents of diverse backgrounds, including a large Hispanic population in Queens.
In the area of legal services, the New York Legal Assistance Group will continue to offer free assistance to low-income residents in civil cases, including immigration, housing and public benefits issues.
In health and community services, the Apicha Community Health Center will expand access to primary care, mental health, HIV services and benefits enrollment assistance, serving vulnerable immigrant populations.
González-Rojas reaffirmed his commitment to working with community organizations that serve immigrant populations, highlighting that these investments seek to strengthen the economic, legal and social stability of Latino families in Queens and improve their quality of life in one of the most diverse districts of the city.
