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. 

Participatory Budgeting
The next round of workshops on Participatory Budgeting, where residents can decide how $1 million in capital funding should be spent in the 11th Council District, takes place on the following dates and times for residents living in Bedford Park and Norwood: Sister Annunciata Senior Center, 243 E. 204th St., April 3, noon to 1 p.m.; M.S. 80, 149 E. Mosholu Pkwy. N., April 3, 1 to 3 p.m.; Mosholu Library, 285 E. 205th St., March 30, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and April 2, 2 to 7 p.m.; Williamsbridge Oval Park Recreation Center, 285 E. 205th St., April 6, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and Tracey Towers, 40 W. Mosholu Pkwy. So., April 1, 4 to 6 p.m. and April 4, 2 to 6 p.m. For more information, call (718) 549-7300.

Hydration Workshop
A free workshop for ages 60 and over on the importance of staying hydrated as a way of avoiding falls that cause fatal and non-fatal injuries takes place at St. Barnabas Hospital, 4th floor, Center for Comprehensive Care, 4422 Third Ave., April 9 at 9 a.m. For more information and to register, call Wilma Diaz, RN at (718) 960-8988.

Donate Blood
The American Red Cross hosts blood donation drives in the Bronx on the following dates and times: Fordham University, 2691 Southern Blvd., April 2, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sacred Heart Church, 1253 Shakespeare Ave., April 7, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and Pelham Academy, 2441 Wallace Ave., April 9, 2 to 7 p.m. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of ID are required at check-in. Individuals age 17 and over, weighing at least 110 pounds and generally in good health may be eligible to donate. For more information or an appointment, call (800) 733-2767.

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.

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.