Grand Central Neighborhood Program/Main Chance

120 East 32nd Street
New York, NY 10016

Agency Contact
Jon Fletcher
212.883.0680 ext 321
jfletcher.gcn@gmail.com
http://grandcentralneighborhood.org

Nature and Purpose of Agency
The Grand Central Neighborhood Social Services Corporation (GCNSSC) is committed to providing immediate relief to Midtown Manhattan's homeless population. Through our Main Chance Drop-In Center, we offer basic necessities (food, clothing, showers, and chairs for respite) and a range of social services including employment counseling, treatment referrals, and housing assistance.

Tasks Available for Students
Kitchen Services/Soup Kitchen – service-learning students are needed to work in the Main Chance soup kitchen seven days a week (Monday – Sunday) for lunch and dinner shifts. 

Workshops – all workshops are run by volunteers.  They provide educational and informative workshops to clients of Main Chance.  Workshops must receive approval from Maura Cook.  Workshop topics include; yoga classes, piano lessons, nutrition, art, employability skills and financial planning.  Main Chance is open to new and creative ideas.

Pathways to Employment Program – this is a job readiness program and service-learning students can assist with mock interviews and aid in the development of time management skills. 

Time Requirements
No specific time commitments are required.

Student Awareness/Special Instructions
Soup Kitchen Shifts 
Lunch Schedule – 12pm – 1:30pm.  Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday shifts available.  No Monday and Wednesday lunch shifts.

Dinner Schedule – 4pm – 6pm.  Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday shifts available. 
**Need weekend dinners**

Agency Directions
Driving
Head southeast on St Johns University toward Utopia Pkwy Turn right at Utopia Pkwy Slight left at Homelawn St Turn right at Grand Central Pkwy/Grand CTRL Pkwy S Rd Take the ramp on the left onto Grand Central Pkwy W Take exit 10E-W for I-678/I-495/Grand Central Pkwy/Manhattan Continue toward I-495 W Keep left at the fork, follow signs for I-495 and merge onto I-495 W Partial toll road Take the exit toward E 35th St Toll road Turn right at E 35th St (signs for 3 Ave W) Turn left at Lexington Ave Turn right at E 31st St Turn right at Park Ave S Turn right at E 32nd St Destination will be on the right

Public Transportation
QM1A - Direction: QM1A Midtown Manhattan [From Lake Success] Arrive 34th St & Park Ave. Walk to 120 E 32nd St