Question 1

Job Training

Accepted Answer

Eligibility:
- Participants must be at least 18+
- Unemployed or working part-time
- Have a family income of no more than 125% of the federal poverty level
- Ability to speak conversational English is preferred

Question 2

ERAP

Accepted Answer

Eligibility / 지원 자격
There are no immigration status requirements to qualify for the program.
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- Household gross income at or below 80 percent of area median income, which varies by county and household size. A household may qualify based on current income or calendar year 2020 income that is at or below 80 percent AMI.
- On or after March 13, 2020, a member of the household received unemployment benefits or experienced a reduction in income, incurred significant costs or experienced financial hardship, directly or indirectly, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The applicant is obligated to pay rent at their primary residence and has rental arrears (rent overdue) at their current residence for rent owed on or after March 13, 2020.
- The household must be at risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability, which can be demonstrated by having rental arrears owed on or after March 13, 2020.
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Households eligible for rental arrears may also be eligible for help paying utility arrears at the same rental unit.

Question 3

NYC Benefits

Accepted Answer

Eligibility
If you are a New York City resident, you may be eligible for Fair Fares NYC if you:​
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 • Are between (and including) the ages of 18 and 64
 • Are in a household that meets the income guidelines listed below:

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Question 4

Gerstner Fund

Accepted Answer

Requirements:

- Applicant must demonstrate financial stability after receiving assistance, and acknowledge that the financial aid will resolve their original issue (risk of housing instability, etc). Examples of proof include: pay stub from employer that shows that their pay exceeds their rent, in the case of an applicant who receives aid for rental payments.

Question 5

NYC Small Business Funders Collective

Accepted Answer

KCS has partnered with AAF (the Asian American Federation) and KAFSC (Korean American Family Service Center) through the NYC SBFC grant to explore how to assist small business owners to establish an online presence so they can participate in the digital marketplace and highlight their offerings to new customers. This work will include helping restaurants set up accounts with delivery services; creating a digital footprint for businesses, and in general, empowering immigrant small business owners to create and manage their online presence. We aim to increase digital literacy among Asian business owners, focusing specifically on Queens.

For more information, please contact: esther@kcsny.org or call (347) 594-9951

Question 6

TAAF

Accepted Answer

KCS has partnered with TAAF (The Asian American Foundation) to address Anti-Asian hate in NYC. We have joined a network of nonprofits, called the NYC Anti-Hate Collaborative, committed to raise awareness and support for those impacted by anti-Asian hate and violence including protective services, bystander training, and direct services to victims and survivors. NYC Anti-Hate Collaborative will raise awareness and rally resources and support to those impacted by anti-Asian hate and violence including protective services, bystander training, and direct services to victims and survivors. We will also track bias-related incident data to form a more accurate picture of the prevalence and severity of hate and violence that our community faces to help inform future action and policy efforts. With this support, KCS will continue to host informational sessions and workshops designed to educate attendees on how to combat and survive being targeted in an Anti-Asian Hate Crime.

Question 7

AmeriCorps

Accepted Answer

Eligibility
 • Must be over the age of 55
 • Income must be below 400% of the federal poverty level
 • Must be a permanent U.S. resident/citizen or be authorized to work in the U.S.

Question 8

Computer Classes

Accepted Answer

Basic Course
 • Learn Windows 10/11
 • Internet Startup / Utilization
 • File and folder management
 • Start Google Docs
 • Email Creation / Utilization

Smartphone Class
 • Card making / Using a smart app
 • Video production / Using Google app

Intermediate Class
 • Microsoft Word / Excel / Powerpoint
 • Google Applications (Google documents, photos, maps, slides, sheets)
 • YouTube channel, video editing, video uploading
 • Understanding and utilizing Photoscape / Photoshop
 • Email creation / Utilization​
 • Our deadline for accepting clients is TBD.

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