Free Commercial Lease Help
Northwest Bronx Community & Clergy Coalition offers free legal help to small businesses in negotiating commercial leases with their landlords. Businesses have to be in New York City, must be non-franchise, have a household income below 500 percent of the federal poverty guideline, and have a new or renewal lease. For more information, contact Evy Viruet at (718) 584-0515 ext. 100.

GEDs and Paid Internships
Mosholu Montefiore Community Center offers the following for young adults ages 18 to 24: free classes and tutoring sessions to prepare for the exam to get their GED (orientation/registration sessions are held every Thursday at 3512 DeKalb Ave.); and 14-week paid internship to those who are not employed or enrolled in school, to receive training and workshops. For more information or to make an appointment, call Jessica Acevedo or Perlita Mendez at (718) 652-0282.

Free Tax Filing Assistance
Free tax filing is available for families whose total income is $54,000 or less or individuals who make $30,000 or less at the following locations: Mosholu Montefiore Community Center, 3450 DeKalb Ave. (appt: Dewayne Lee at (718) 882-4000 ext. 209 or email DLee@mmcc.org); and SUNY Bronx Educational Opportunity Center, 1666 Bathgate Ave. (appt: (718) 530-7019). Applicants must bring a W2 and/or 1099 form or any other proof showing income, government-issued ID, social security card or ITIN number for self, spouse and dependents, a 1095 health form or health insurance statements and bank account information for those looking to have their tax refund direct deposited. Appointments are required.

Tax Help
Free tax preparation services are available at University Neighborhood Housing Program, 2715 Bainbridge Ave., with help from students from Manhattan College’s O’Malley School of Business. The service is only available for qualified families with an income of $54,000 or less and individuals with a gross income below $30,000. Services are available, by appointment only, as follows: Wednesdays from 1 to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (718) 933-2539.

Free Colonoscopy Screenings
Free colonoscopy screenings are available at St. Barnabas Hospital, 4487 Third Ave., to those ages 50 and older. No insurance is required. A colonoscopy determines whether any cancer symptoms are present in the body. For more information or to schedule a free colonoscopy, call (718) 960-9040. 

College Fair
A free college fair is set for March 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the United Federation of Teachers (UFT) Bronx borough office, 2500 Halsey St. Representatives from more than 100 colleges and universities will be present. No registration is needed for parents, though large groups must register at this link: http://bit.ly/2HEpwGi.

Scholarship Program
The National Puerto Rican Day Parade is accepting applications for its 2018 National Scholarship Program. The program will award a $2,000 scholarship that will go towards college education. Applicants must be of Puerto Rican descent, have a 3.0 or higher grade point average, a high school senior or freshman through junior at a two- or four-year college/university, and have a proven track record of volunteer work or community service. Previous scholarship winners are eligible to apply. The deadline is March 30. For more detailed information or to apply, go to www.nprdpinc.org. 

Pre-K Applications
Pre-K applications are available for families with children born in 2014. Families who submit a Pre-K application by the March 30 deadline will get an offer letter in May 2018. To apply, go online at nyc.gov/prek, call 311 to be directed to the New York City Department of Education, or visit the Family Welcome Center at 1 Fordham Plaza, 7th floor, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays or 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Fridays. 

Heating Assistance
Sign up to receive free heating assistance through the New York State Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP). Eligible households can receive assistance of up to $725. A family of four with a yearly income of $53,482 can still qualify for help. For more information about eligibility, and to sign up, call (212) 331-3126.