Publications
Benefits Plus
Formerly the PBRC Manual, Benefits Plus, 4th edition, is an indispensable tool for the advocate who wants to secure access to public benefits and housing to stabilize the lives of people s/he works with. Often called the “bible” of public benefit programs, Benefits Plus is a comprehensive manual on different federal, NYS and NYC government benefit programs and services.
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New York City: A Basic Guide to Services and Community Resources
Designed to provide quick-and-easy access to essential services and resources, this new and improved Fifth Edition is the first places to turn to for basic information on over 750 organizations and services in New York City. Organized by 75 different service categories, it includes an agency's services, street address, phone and fax numbers, e-mail and web address. Service categories include Child Care, Employment & Training, Housing Resources, Immigration Services, Legal Services, Mental Health, and many more. The cost of the guide is $25.00.

David Jones, CEO of CSS, joins Senator Chuck Schumer for press conference to denounce predatory practices in the city's rental market.