Free Tax Prep
Free tax preparation services are available at Ridgewood Savings Bank, 711 Allerton Ave., on March 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. To be eligible, a person must be single with no dependents with an annual salary of $30,000 or less, or with dependents and making an annual or salary of less than $55,000. For information, or to reserve a space, call (917) 509-4609 or email vkancler@ridgewoodbank.com.

Free Tax Prep
Mosholu Montefiore Community Center, 3450 DeKalb Ave. offers free tax return service Mondays through Fridays from 4 p.m. Those who made $54,000 or less in 2018 and have children, or $30,000 or less without children, qualify for the free service. For more information or to make an appointment, call (718) 882-4000.

Fellowships
Applications for the Empire State Fellowship, which prepares professionals for careers in policymaking, are now open until April 1. Eligibility requirements include a commitment to live in Albany for the duration of the fellowship, have five years of professional work experience, and no experience working in the legislative or executive branch of New York State.  For more information, go to https://on.ny.gov/2J7HoOh.

Free College Fair
The United Federation of Teachers will host a free college fair on March 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bronx UFT Office, 2500 Halsey St (across from the DMV on Commerce Avenue). Topics include understanding the admissions process, financial aid, and college readiness. For more information, contact James F. Rodriguez, the College Goal Coordinator, at (866) 509-5921 or email jrodrig32@schools.nyc.gov.

Biaggi Satellite Office
State Sen. Alessandra Biaggi has now opened a satellite constituent services office at Community Board 7, 229-A E. 204th St. Services are available the second Thursday of every month by appointment between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. or walk-in visits from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for residents living within the zip codes of 10458, 10467 or 10468. For more information or to make an appointment, call (718) 822-2049.

Right to Counsel
Right to Counsel (RTC)—which assigns a free attorney to those sued for eviction in housing court and in NYCHA termination of tenancy hearings and who are income eligible—is available to tenants who live in Bronx zip codes 10457, 10467, and 10468. If a tenant is not income-eligible, they have the right to a one-off legal consultation or advice session. Tenants facing eviction or harassment from management can call Nova Lucero at the Northwest Bronx Community & Clergy Coalition for support at (917) 952-5494. 

Crime Victims Support
Crime Victims Support Services, a 501(c)3 group at 1138 Neill Ave., offers victims help in navigating the criminal justice system. Free confidential services include claim assistance, case follow-up, crisis counseling, and victim advocacy. The group accepts donations. For more information, call (718) 823-4925. 

Free Legal Services for Immigrants
Low-income immigrants can receive free legal advice from volunteer attorneys through the New York State Liberty Defense Project and Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York. For more information, visit CatholicCharitiesNYProBono.org or call (800) 566-7636. If you are interested in volunteering, visit catholiccharitiesny.org.