Generous NYC is the first Chinese-language resource hub in New York City for divorced women, single mothers, and single fathers. We collect and verify practical Chinese-language resources—legal aid, courts, benefits, housing, mental health—so help is within reach even when English isn’t your first language.
Who we serve
- Chinese divorced women in New York City
- Single mothers raising children on their own
- Single fathers (责任奶爸) taking on primary caregiving
What you’ll find here
- 🆘 Emergency help: 24-hour domestic violence hotlines, protection orders, emergency shelters
- ⚖️ Free legal aid: organizations offering free legal help in Chinese
- 🏛️ Court process guides: divorce, child custody, and orders of protection in plain language
- 💰 Benefits: SNAP, Medicaid, WIC, childcare vouchers and how to apply
- 🏠 Housing: NYCHA public housing, Section 8 updates, emergency shelters
- 💛 Mental health: Chinese-speaking counselors and 24-hour hotlines
- ❓ FAQ: the 10 most-asked questions about divorce in NYC
- 🧱 Help wall: ask for help or offer support, anonymously
About this project
This is a non-commercial, volunteer-run project built by a mom in New York who went through divorce herself. We don’t provide legal advice—only verified information, in Chinese, to put help within reach. If you found an error or know a resource we should list, reach us via the WeChat QR code on the Chinese pages.