Asylum-Seeker Sanctuaries

Providing Housing to Newly-arrived Families in NYC

A double bed neatly made with a tan blanket and white sheets in a small room with black and white framed pictures and sunlight streaming through a large window with curtains

Goddard Riverside is proud to announce we are diving back into our settlement house roots and providing housing to newly-arrived families in New York City. Goddard’s newest endeavors are two residential buildings in Queens for families that have come to NYC from numerous other countries.

These residential buildings are a place where families can feel safe, receive resources and support, and provide community connection to establish new lives in the US.

These programs provide:

  • Housing
  • Case Management Services
  • Meals
  • Referral & connection for health care, childcare, legal support, workforce development, and more
  • Support throughout the asylum application process

We work closely with organizations throughout New York City to provide services to our tenants.

Send us your questions or comments.

Our Sanctuaries

Hillside Sanctuary, Jamaica

Carolyn Rodriguez

Director

Restgate Sanctuary, Long Island City

Tracy Rivera

Director


Resources

Facts Not Fear: How Welcoming Immigrants Benefits NYC

US Citizenship and Immigration Services

Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs

Avoid Immigration Scams