ACCESS of WNY Inc

609 Ridge Road 2nd Floor Lackawanna, NY 14218 accesswny.org
Main Phone
716-332-5901

Fax
716-332-5924

Primary Services
Career Counseling, Citizenship Education, Extended Child Care, Financial Literacy Training, General Benefits and Services Assistance, Health Insurance Information/Counseling, Human Relations Groups, Job Search/Placement, Language Interpretation, Multicultural Education, Resume Preparation Assistance, Welfare Rights Assistance, Youth Employment Programs, Youth Enrichment Programs

Description
A non-profit organization working to promote understanding and bonds of faith and friendship between members of the Arab American community and people of other nationalities and cultures living in the United States.

Provides assistance in completing forms for DSS, HEAP, Social Security Disability, and WIC, as well as applications for housing, health care navigation, and much more. Provides support and assistance in obtaining vital case management services (by referral) for needs such as temporary emergency assistance, Medicaid, SNAP, rental assistance, home subsidy, utility assistance, and food vouchers. Partners with insurance companies to provide New York State healthcare navigation during office hours.

Other services include translation/interpretation services, career and education mentoring, financial literacy, and employment assistance, including job placement and referral, resume writing, mock interviewing and more. ACCESS offers free After School Programs, Summer Youth Programs, Summer Youth Employment and Arabic Language and Cultural Arts Program. Also offers immigration support services through a collaboration with Journey's End.

Hours
Office: Tuesday-Thursday, 10am-4pm.

ESL Classes: Monday-Friday, 9:30am-12:30pm.

After School Program: Monday-Thursday, 3pm-6pm.

Citizenship Preparation Class: Wednesday & Thursday, 6pm-9pm.

Employment Services: Call to make an appointment.

Eligibility
Open to all.

Service Area: WNY.

Intake Process
Appointments have priority and are highly encouraged; walk-ins are accepted and seen subject to availability of ACCESS staff. Intakes are done in person only.

Program Fees
Vary based on program and service. Please inquire within.

Languages
Arabic and English.

Handicap Accessible?
No

Date of Official Change
Feb 04, 2020

Contacts
Contact Email (Primary)
admin@accesswny.org