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Community Resources

Programs and events from community organizations near TNS.

Community organizations near TNS often share their programs and events with our Parent Coordinator. We post them here so families can see what is offered nearby.

These organizations run independently of the school and the PTA. Please contact them directly with questions. Listing an organization here is not an endorsement.

L.O.F.T. Family Enrichment Center

L.O.F.T. (Lifting Our Families Together) serves the Lower East Side and Chinatown with free programs for families, including Toddler Time, Parent Cafes, Clothing Boutiques, Fatherhood Gatherings, health and financial workshops, and arts and crafts. Participation is voluntary, free, and open to all community members.

Where: 67 Avenue C, New York, NY 10009. RSVP: loftinfo@realdadsnetwork.org . Read the L.O.F.T. overview (PDF) .

November 2026 free events

L.O.F.T. Family Enrichment Center November 2026 free events calendar, 67 Avenue C. Nov 3: Cat Kid Comic Club, 3 to 5 PM. Nov 5: Toddler Time, 10:30 to 11:45 AM. Nov 6: Chinatown Food Pantry, off-site at 3 Henry Street, 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Nov 10: Arts and Crafts Time, 3 to 5 PM. Nov 11: Veterans Reception, 5 to 6:30 PM, and Fatherhood Circle, 6:30 to 8:30 PM. Nov 14: L.O.F.T. 1st Anniversary Celebration, 11 to 2. Nov 17: PAC Meeting, 6 PM. Nov 18, 19 and 20: Clothing Boutique, noon to 4 PM. Nov 20: Teen Meet, 4:30 to 7:30 PM. Nov 21: Thanksgiving Baskets, off-site, register by Nov 17. Nov 24: Resource Day, Local Food Supports, 12:30 to 4:30 PM. Dec 1: Parent Cafe Conversations, 12:30 to 2:30 PM. Dec 3: Toddler Time, 10:30 to 11:45 AM. Dec 4: Chinatown Food Pantry, off-site. Closed Sundays, Nov 7, and Nov 26 to 28. RSVP to loftinfo@realdadsnetwork.org.