1. I am 50 years old and disabled. Can you help me with housing?
Project FIND works exclusively with senior citizens so, unfortunately, we cannot provide you with direct service. You can get information about public housing from the New York City Housing Authority and information about supportive housing programs from the New York City Department of Housing, Preservation and Development.
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2. How do I apply for an apartment?
You must apply for housing in writing.
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Senior Housing
Project FIND
160 West 71st Street, Suite 2F
New York, NY 10023
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3. Are Project FIND senior centers open only to people who live in Project FIND residences?
No. Project FIND's five senior centers are open to all adults age 60 or older. You do NOT have to be a resident in one of our housing facilities to join a senior center. You don't even have to live in the immediate neighborhood. Project FIND's senior centers have members who live all around New York City.
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4. How much does it cost to join a Project FIND senior center?
Membership in our five senior citizen centers is FREE. All you have to do is come into any center and sign up.
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5. Are meals at the centers free?
Project FIND suggests that seniors make a voluntary contribution of 50 cents to one dollar for meals. No senior is turned away for lack of funds to make this contribution.
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6. What are the fees for classes, such as yoga and creative writing?
There are no mandatory fees for our classes, only suggested contributions of $1
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7. What hours are the centers open?
Our centers are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Some of our centers also are open on weekend days.
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8. I feel funny going to a senior center where I don't know anyone. Will I really be welcome?
Our centers welcome all seniors. Most of our members did not know each other before they came to Project FIND. It's easy to make new friends here.
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9. I don't really want to take classes. Can I come in and just sit for a while?
Participating in our activities is entirely voluntary. You are welcome to come in and sit, talk with friends, read a newspaper or book, play cards or join in the classes.
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10. I'm 85 years old. Am I too old to be a volunteer?
Project FIND welcomes volunteers of all ages. To find out more about volunteer opportunities, contact Debra Escort, (212) 874-0300 Ext 19.
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11. If I join one center, can I go to the others?
You must register at each center that you join. You may join one center or all five. All registrations are free.
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12. I am homeless. What can you do for me?
Project FIND's Homeless In-Reach Program works with homeless seniors. Come in to the Woodstock or Coffeehouse and sign up as a member. You can use our shower, get some clean clothes, and have a meal. We can help you obtain benefits to which you are entitled, replace lost or stolen identification, get into a detox program, and begin the process of getting housing.
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