THE LITTLE SHOP OF KINDNESS IS CLOSING TO GUESTS ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 17. WE WILL BE WORKING IN THE SPACE THROUGH FEBRUARY, PACKING UP, CLEANING UP, AND DISTRIBUTING OUR REMAINING CLOTHING AND SUPPLIES. THERE WILL BE OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP WITH THAT PROCESS, AS WELL AS ALL NEW OPPORTUNITIES TO KEEP WORKING ON OUR MISSION AS WE TAKE ON A NEW DIRECTION. STAY TUNED!

OTHER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

LEGAL ASSISTANCE:

NEW! We offer monthly zoom trainings related to the asylum and work authorization forms, as well as additional asylum-related topics.  The topics and current schedule can be viewed on the Sign-Up Genius link below.

PRO SE ASYLUM AND TPS CLINICS: We provide guidance to recent immigrants in the completion of their asylum, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), and work authorization applications, in our pro se (self-representation) legal clinics. Lawyers, lay people, and translators (Spanish, French, Arabic, and Wolof) are needed. Training will be provided. Clinics will take place at Plymouth Church, 75 West Hicks Street, Brooklyn.

LEGAL TRIAGE: On Thursday from 12-3 at Metro Baptist Church, 410 W. 40th Street, we run a legal triage table to answer questions, review papers, and provide simple services (e.g., change of address). We need volunteer lawyers and translators (Spanish, French). For more information, and to sign up, click below: