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Union Settlement - Adult Education
Manhattan
Free HSE exam prep, ESOL, digital literacy and career training (age minimums vary: most programs 21+, GED and digital literacy 18+); referrals to other services.
What they offer
Works toward prison abolition in solidarity with LGBTQIA2S+ people and people living with HIV/AIDS who are incarcerated, on parole, or recently released in NY/NJ/CT. Services for incarcerated members include letter-writing, pen-pal matching, birthday and holiday cards; prison visits; quarterly chapter newsletters...
Who can get help
See website.
How to start
Visit the website or email nyc@ blackandpink.org for more information.
Details change, so call ahead to confirm hours and eligibility.
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