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Join our cause.  Help us to help others.

 

Nearly 2,000 individuals and families count on Community Access every year for housing, job training, education, wellness, recovery programs -- and so much more!  We empower mental health consumers to lead healthy, independent lives; we help people out of homelessness and the shelter system into homes of their own; and, for every one of our program participants, we strive to be a resource for hope and learning.

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We hope you'll help us make a difference in people's lives by becoming an Advocate for CA.  As an Advocate, you'll be able to set a goal to raise $50, $100, $250, or whatever you can in support of Community Access.  Then, do something fun and easy to reach you're goal.  Click on our brand new guide "15 Things You Can Do to Help Transform Lives," and learn how you can get involved!

 

Are you ready to become an Advocate for CA?

We can help you set up a personal fundraising page online, give you a toolkit of materials for you to share, and answer your questions.  E-mail Erin Johnson at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or call (212) 780-1400, ext. 7804. 

 

Here are some of the ways your fundraising efforts will help make a difference:

  • $50 offers hot meals for a participant
  • $100 helps provide substance abuse counseling services
  • $250 supports health and wellness programs and counseling for a participant
  • $500 provides supplies and instruction for a participant in our art program
  • $1,000 provides counseling, GED participation, computer classes, and financial literacy training for an East Village Access participant
  • $2,500 enables an individual to participate in our Howie the Harp job training program in Harlem