The 20 Best Community Service/Non-Profit in Jamaica, NY

Fresh reviews:

Obviously this is a American Red Cross building. They give classes on CPR, and first aid. They also have certifications for these classes along with Continuing Education with these classes. You can also buy certain supplies such as first aid kits and cpr kits here.You sign up for the classes online and you can…

Harrison C.

American Red Cross

This is an old hotel which was turned into housing for homeless families. Only people with children can reside at this shelter. They accept donations in kind and have a wish list on the Homes For The Homeless website. I cannot attest to the cleanliness and accommodations of the residents’ rooms, but the lobby…

Adrianna C.

Homes For Homeless

A nonprofit organization dedicated to helping folks with issues relating to their housing/homeownership needs. Services include pre purchase counseling & education (home buying), credit counseling, foreclosure prevention counseling & education… etc. Support them by using their services. They are…

Hal F.

Neighborhood Housing Services of Jamaica

The Jewel Of Jamaica–Rochdale Village is near and dear to my heart. My grandmother has lived here since the 70s and it has always been a welcoming comfortable place for me. This co op community is basically a self contained City with its own power plant, mall, grocery stores, restaurants, parks, gardens, bank…

Bruce M.

Rochdale Village

The staff at the Queens Library are ok but don’t seem to know how to handle all materials. For example, I tried to return an audio-recorder twice, but the first time the staff refused to take it back. The second time I tried to return it, it took forever, but I was able to persuade them that it was indeed the…

John C.

Queens Library

Small but well-organized, and sorted by color, which makes things feel less chaotic. Cheaper than most local thrifts, too. Almost entirely clothing. Found a fantastic Izod men’s pullover there for half price — but the tag fell off while I was taking it off the (very full) rack… which meant they couldn’t sell…

Leigh F.

The Salvation Army

I just want to clarify, this is a homeless shelter, NOT a hotel. My uncle decided he was going to find a hotel in New York without my help, and he ended up booking a room at the Colonial Hotel, because it’s listed on here and Google Maps as a hotel. I did a Google search and found that it is not a hotel. It is…