📞 (718) 457-1017
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📍 94-33 Corona Avenue, Elmhurst, NY
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NHS of Queens runs free public events and year-round programs throughout Queens — from first-time homebuyer seminars to culinary entrepreneurship cohorts. All events are open to residents regardless of income, immigration status, or background.
UPCOMING
Featured events
May
20
2026
Homebuyer Series · Free
Homebuyer Orientation
Webinar on the full purchase process, credit readiness, and Down Payment Assistance (DPA) programs in English. Hosted in partnership with State of New York Mortgage Agency (SONYMA).
6:00 PM — 8:00 PM
Hybrid: La Casita & Zoom
English
May
20
2026
Flagship Event
Annual Homebuyer Expo
Our flagship free community event connecting Queens residents to housing counselors, Down Payment Assistance, tenant resources, and lender partners — all under one roof. Workshops in English and Spanish run throughout the day.
10:00 AM — 2:00 PM
La Casita, 94-33 Corona Ave
EN/ES
May
20
2026
Homebuyer Series · Free · Bilingual
Homebuyer Orientation (Bilingual)
Hybrid bilingual webinar (English and Spanish) on the full purchase process, credit readiness, and DPA programs. Designed for working immigrant families navigating their first home purchase.
6:00 PM — 8:00 PM
Hybrid: La Casita & Zoom
English
May
20
2026
NHS of Queens Annual Gala
Our premier celebration honoring community champions and fundraising partners. An evening of recognition, storytelling, and support for The Casita capital campaign and NHSQ's program portfolio. Sponsorship and table reservations available.
6:30 PM — 9:30 PM
Leonard's Palazzo, Great Neck
Tickets & Sponsorship
Annual Gala
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMMING
Free programs running every week.
In addition to seasonal events, NHSQ offers free recurring programs throughout the year. Open to all Queens residents — no income, immigration, or background restrictions.
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Ongoing 9-Week Cohorts
Icing on the Cake
Culinary Entrepreneurship. Baking, business planning, licensing, and financial management for immigrant and working-class residents launching small food businesses. Cohorts run in English and Spanish at 94-33 Corona Avenue.
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Quarterly · In-Person
Know Your Rights Workshops
Tenant rights, affordable housing, eviction prevention, estate planning, and housing court navigation. Especially valuable for renters in Queens' most rent-burdened neighborhoods.
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Monthly · Remote · Free
First-Time Homebuyer Seminars
HUD-certified guidance on the homebuying process, credit, mortgage loans, grants, and down payment assistance. Open to everyone — register at nhsofqueens.org.
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Year-Round · In-Person
Energy Efficiency Workshops
NYSERDA-supported energy audits, LED kit distribution, and electrification readiness counseling to reduce utility burden for Queens homeowners and renters.
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Year-Round · Hybrid
Financial Literacy Workshops
Budgeting, credit repair, debt reduction, and emergency savings coaching — offered in English and Spanish to Queens residents at any income level.
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Ongoing Cohorts · EN/ES
Digital Literacy Cohorts
Hands-on digital skills training designed for immigrants and residents without prior digital experience. Every graduate takes home a computer.
Bring NHS of Queens to your community
We partner with local CBOs, faith-based groups, and community organizations to bring NHSQ workshops and intake events into your neighborhood. Reach out to schedule.
A HUD-certified nonprofit community development corporation serving Queens, NY. Strengthening neighborhoods and expanding access to safe, stable, affordable housing across the borough since 1994.
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94-33 Corona Avenue Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 457-1017
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