Community Events

Naturalization English Conversation Classes with free dinner! If you or someone you know has already applied for the Naturalization test and will take the exam in English, please join AAFE’s 25-week class that will provide support and preparation along the naturalization process. The class is free and includes a free dinner! The classes run from November 5, 2026 to May 27, 2027 on every Thursday from 5:00pm-7:00pm at AAFE’s One Flushing Center. To register, please call: 718-961-0888.

AAFE and Queens Legal Services are hosting our monthly free legal clinic. Volunteer attorneys will be available to help the community with a wide range of issues related to tenant/landlord disputes, eviction, repairs, and harassment cases. Registration is required: please call 718-316-9993 to reserve your appointment. Location: AAFE Jackson Heights Office, 37-61 84th St. Time: 12:30-3:30 PM. 

AAFE's food pantry will be held at our Jackson Heights office: 📍 37-61 84th St, Jackson Heights, NY 11372 🕐 Thursday, November 12 at 1pm-3pm The pantry is first come, first serve. AAFE has launched monthly food pantry programming at our Jackson Heights office to help combat food insecurity in our local community.

Join AAFE, Renaissance Economic Development Corp. and AAFE Community Development Fund for our Community Financial Access Resource Fair. Learn about free resources available to navigate healthcare and essential social services, start a small business and become a first-time home buyer. RSVP HERE. Location: One Flushing Community Center., 133-29 41st Avenue. Time: 11AM -2 PM.

AAFE and Renaissance are hosting a workshop about how to apply for U.S. citizenship through the N-400 application for naturalization. The workshop will be delivered in Mandarin and Cantonese. Attendees will receive free giveaways at the end of the workshop. Register for the workshops here. Time: 10am-11:30am. Location:  1409 West 7th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11204.

AAFE is hosting a housing rights workshop on Wednesday, November 18. The workshop in Spanish will focus on how to keep your home safe, and resources available to you. The first 20 participants will receive a free food basket! This workshop will be offered in Spanish. Co-Sponsors: State Sen. Mike Gianaris and NYC Council member Shekar Krishnan. Location: 37-61 84th St., Jackson Heights. Time: 6 PM.

AAFE and the Asian American Bar Association of New York will be hosting our monthly free legal clinic on the Lower East Side. Volunteer attorneys are available for 30 minute informational consultations on housing issues, family and matrimonial law, immigration, real property, trusts and estates, torts and other civil litigation topics. Walk-ins welcomed and first come, first serve. Location: 111 Norfolk St. Time: 6:30-8:30 PM.

AAFE and Renaissance are hosting a workshop on how to apply for an immigration fee waiver. The workshop will be delivered in Mandarin and Cantonese. Attendees will receive free giveaways at the end of the workshop. Register for the workshop here. Time: Tuesday, 10am-11:30am. Location: Homecrest Community Services: 1409 West 7th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11204.