A Home Away
From Home
Arriving in America as an international student is exciting — and overwhelming. New Hope Community Church is here to make your transition warmer, easier, and full of community.
We Know the Journey
Every year, thousands of Indian students arrive in the New York metro area to begin their studies — full of ambition, but often without a familiar face in sight. No family nearby. No community yet. A new city, a new system, and a hundred things to figure out at once.
Our pastor, N. Das Rendla, was born in India and understands this journey firsthand. That personal experience is exactly why our church has a special heart for international Indian students. You deserve to arrive with support — not struggle alone.
How We Help
Practical support from the moment you land
1-Week Free Accommodation
Your first week in a new country shouldn't be spent worrying about where to sleep. We offer free temporary accommodation for new arrivals while you find your footing — a safe, welcoming place to rest before your new chapter begins.
Airport Pickup & Drop
Landing at JFK, LaGuardia (LGA), or Newark (EWR)? We'll be there with a friendly face. We coordinate free pickup and drop-off so your very first moments in America feel like a warm welcome, not a stressful scramble.
Community Connection
Connect with a warm, diverse community of Indian and South Asian families who understand your journey. Find friends, mentors, and a genuine sense of belonging — people who have walked this road and want to walk it with you.
Settling-In Support
From getting a SIM card and opening a US bank account to navigating the MTA, finding Indian grocery stores nearby, and understanding how things work here — we'll walk you through everything, step by step.
How It Works
Three simple steps to a smooth arrival
Reach Out Before You Arrive
Contact us with your arrival date, flight number, and which university you're attending. The earlier the better — even weeks before works.
We Coordinate Everything
We'll arrange your airport pickup, prepare your temporary accommodation, and connect you with a community member who will be your local guide.
You Arrive & Settle In
Step off the plane and start your new chapter with support around you. No confusion, no isolation — just people who genuinely care.
Universities We Serve
Colleges & universities within 30 miles of New Hyde Park
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY
~4 miNassau Community College
Garden City, NY
~5 miHofstra University
Hempstead, NY
~5 miMolloy University
Rockville Centre, NY
~8 miNew York Institute of Technology
Old Westbury, NY
~10 miSUNY Old Westbury
Old Westbury, NY
~10 miLIU Post
Brookville, NY
~12 miFarmingdale State College
Farmingdale, NY
~20 miQueens College, CUNY
Flushing, NY
~10 miSt. John's University
Jamaica, NY
~12 miYork College, CUNY
Jamaica, NY
~12 miLaGuardia Community College
Long Island City, NY
~18 miBrooklyn College, CUNY
Brooklyn, NY
~18 miPratt Institute
Brooklyn, NY
~20 miNew York University (NYU)
Manhattan, NY
~22 miBaruch College, CUNY
Manhattan, NY
~22 miPace University
New York, NY
~22 miFordham University
Bronx, NY
~24 miColumbia University
New York, NY
~25 miStevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, NJ
~25 miNew Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ
~26 miRutgers University – Newark
Newark, NJ
~27 miSeton Hall University
South Orange, NJ
~28 miAttending a school not listed? Reach out anyway — if you're in the New York metro area, we'd love to help.
“I was once a student far from home, navigating a new world with my faith as my anchor. It is our joy to be that anchor for others arriving today.”
Pastor N. Das Rendla
New Hope Community Church, New Hyde Park, NY
Ready to Reach Out?
Contact us with your arrival date and we'll coordinate everything. There's no obligation — just a community that genuinely wants to help you start well.
Or call us: (516) 354-7787