Polish Assistance

In New York City, Polish Assistance is a community social service organization supporting people of Polish origin who are at risk or in crisis because of poverty or mental or physical illness. It provides financial aid and basic needs assistance, including support for housing, food and healthcare. Food packages are delivered weekly to a homebound recipient, while some families receive monthly financial assistance. The organization also helps older adults, people with disabilities and those who are terminally ill, with support focused mainly on the New York metropolitan area and some aid reaching people in other states. Its work began with support for Polish immigrants who came to the United States after World War II and continues to serve people facing hardship today.