Washington Heights-Inwood Coalition


652 West 187th Street New York, NY 10033 • (212) 781-6722 Fax (212) 740-8509 • eMail whic.mail@verizon.net

 
About the Agency


   

The Washington Heights Inwood Coalition was established in 1978 by religious, educational, and business institutions refecting the diversity of northern Manhattan.  The Coalition addresses issues of concern to member institutions.  Our broad-based programs improve the day to day lives of local residents filled service gaps, and builds understanding among the many communities making up Washington Heights- Inwood.


The Washington Heights-Inwood Coalition welcomes volunteers (especially Spanish-speakers) and donations.  Contributions are tax deductible as provided by law.  For more information contact John Swauger, Executive Director, 652 West 187th street, (212)781-6722 (phone), (212)740-8509 (fax), whic.mail@verizon.net.



For 2008-2009 Washington Heights-Inwood Coalition Accomplishments click on the link bellow

WHIC 2008-2009 Accomplishment



Washington Heights-Inwood Coalition

Offers the following services to residents of northern Manhattan



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Our Services


PARENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING

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  1. •Community workshops about child development, positive discipline, self-esteem, child abuse prevention, and related topics.


• Group, family, and individual counseling for parents.

Recreational and cultural activities for families.

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FOOD STAMP OUTREACH


  1. •Assistance in completing food stamp applications and advocacy on behalf of applicants.


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HOUSING AND COMMUNITY WORK 


• Resolution of tenant/landlord disputes (rent,      repairs) through negotiation and advocacy.


• Assistance for tenants in applying for housing   benefits (SCRIE, HEAP, Housing Authority).


• Organization and support of tenants associations.

Community workshops on tenants’ rights and responsibilities and other housing issues.


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CONFLICT RESOLUTION click here


• Mediation of disputes (harassments, noise complaints, family conflicts, etc.) among community residents.

Neutral mediators help the people involved to agree on a solution to their problem.


• Training in conflict management and resolution for community residents.


• Conflict resolution programs in local schools. Training volunteers as mediators.

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YOUTH PROGRAMS


• Comprehensive after-school centers at Public Schools 18, 28, 48 and 189 (restricted to pupils in those schools.)


• Weekend arts and crafts classes for children and parents.


  1. •Eight-week summer day camp at Public School 189 (restricted to pupils at PS 189) School attendance improvement, tutoring and school newspaper projects (restricted to pupils attending the host schools.)


WHIC 2008-2009 Accomplishment





ALL SERVICES ARE FREE AND OUR STAFF IS BILINGUAL

IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH.





Broadway Temple United Methodist Church                                                                                                    Jewish Community Council of Washington Heights-Inwood


Chamber of Commerce of Washington Heights                                                                                                                  Chamber of Commerce of Washington Heights


Church of St. Elizabeth in Washington Heights                                                                                                                                                                  Yeshiva Universi