Helping New Yorkers connect with services for their life.
Free and open to the public, CUCS Connects provides individuals and families in New York City with coordinated access to life-changing resources.
If you or someone you know needs our help, please connect with us today!
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Do you need help with unemployment, food assistance or rental arrears? CUCS Connects can help you navigate unemployment applications, Food Stamp (SNAP) enrollment, Emergency Rental Assistance and other rent relief programs and assess the maximum benefits available to you.
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Do you need health insurance? CUCS Connects can help you with the New York State Health Exchange enrollment, Medicaid and Medicare enrollments, and navigating Social Security applications.
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Do you need help with civil legal matters? CUCS Connects can help you with eviction prevention, employment, immigration, family law issues, child support, custody, and other civil legal issues.
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Do you need support with your personal finances? CUCS Connects can help you assess your financial health, pull your credit report, and develop a plan to reach your personal goals.
Chat about financial coaching today!Looking for help with something else? Email connects@cucs.org or call 1-855-932-CUCS
CUCS Connects is a free service offered to all New York City residents.
No, we can assist any NYC resident regardless of immigration status understand what they may be eligible to receive in a confidential manner
No, currently we are offering assistance with all of our services remotely via phone and internet.
Absolutely! We have particular expertise in helping individuals who have had interactions with the criminal justice system connect with benefits and support.
Yes! CUCS Connects provides legal support for civil legal issues including eviction. Please choose the box above labeled “Connect with Legal Support” to be forwarded to someone who can help.
Yes, you must still be actively looking for employment while claiming unemployment benefits. We can help you understand what you will need to qualify for unemployment.
A loss of job/employment has to be “no fault of your own.” However, COVID19 has changed this temporarily. Connect with us and we can help determine if you qualify for unemployment or other assistance.
CUCS helps veterans with free access to a tax professional who can get the refunds and credits you’re entitled to including the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), which can be worth up to $9,083 for families.
For virtual tax preparation assistance, click here.
To qualify for this service you must:
1. Have an income in the 2021 calendar year of $60,000 or less
2. Be a NYC resident
3. Have a working email and cell phone number
4. Have veteran status
For assistance with this application or to schedule an in person appointment with a tax preparer, please reach out to us via the chat function or at 1-855-932-CUCS.
