News & Updates
Jul 21

LES Community Care Guide: July 2023 Update

We are excited to share a six-month update of the Lower East Side Community Care Guide, a list of local resources to support your wellness journey. Launched in February 2023, the LES Community Care Guide includes resources and support available from nearly 70+ organizations across the Lower East Side. 

LES Community Care Guide

The types of services listed in the Guide include:

  • Benefits & Financial Support
  • Clothing & Hygiene Supports
  • Educational & After School Programs (including Early Childhood, Youth, & Adult)
  • Family Supports
  • Health & Food Programs (including Mental Health)
  • Housing Support Programs
  • Job Resources
  • Substance Use Treatment Programs
  • Specialized Resources for LGBTQIA+ and Senior Community Members

We are honored to contribute to a community that offers so much to our neighbors! As we continue to realize our mission of transforming self-care into community care, we will be releasing an update of the Guide every six months. If you know of a local resource that you do not see here, please do not hesitate to share that resource via email at cwbh@girlsclub.org or via text/call at 212-287-9355. 

Well-Read is a library providing resources for those seeking community-based support on the Lower East Side. To contribute a resource to Well-Read, email cwbh@girlsclub.org.

  • Sarah Batchu

    Sarah is the Interim Director of the Center for Wellbeing and Happiness. With a strong commitment to health equity, Sarah firmly believes in the importance of holistic wellness beyond conventional medical care. That's why Sarah is on a mission to identify root causes and amplify the leadership of BIPOC communities in identifying solutions. Prior to her role at LESGC, she held positions in the New York City Mayor's Office, where she played a pivotal role in developing programs and policies for a stronger, more just city. Sarah's commitment to her community further extends to her service on Manhattan Community Board 3. Outside of work, she finds joy in baking homemade cookies and cakes, engaging in creative writing projects that amplify immigrant narratives, indulging in audiobooks borrowed from the public library, and embracing her creativity with free online sewing patterns.