named programs · 8 · from sources
What they call their work
Arts & Culture
Creative programming including visual arts, movement, music, writing, and cultural outings to foster connection and expression.
Education & Employment
Guidance and training to overcome financial barriers, build income security, and access education and employment opportunities.
Food & Nutrition
Food security programs providing fresh ingredients, pantry staples, and skill-building classes for nutritious meals.
Health
On-site access to health services, education, and resources to support resident wellness.
Housing Stability
Assistance with leasing, rent, financial management, and tenant rights to help residents maintain stable housing.
Personalized Support
One-on-one support from dedicated staff to build tailored plans for long-term stability and wellness.
Shelter
Temporary, safe housing for individuals and families in crisis, with services focused on immediate needs and rehousing.
Supportive Housing
Permanent residences with individualized services addressing long-term needs, fostering stability, recovery, and independence for individuals and families.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 2 activities
- Operates permanent supportive housing and temporary shelters with wraparound servicesProvides permanent supportive housing and temporary shelters for individuals and families experiencing homelessness, offering individualized services to promote long-term stability, recovery, and independence. Operates 20 residences across New York City, including newly opened facilities expanding access to stable housing.
- Provides one-on-one personalized support and housing stability servicesOffers individualized resident support to create tailored plans for wellness and long-term stability, including assistance with leasing, rent, financial management, and tenant rights education.
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Comprehensive Care Management Services 1 activity
- Delivers on-site health, education, and wellness servicesProvides on-site health resources, education, and wellness programs to residents, supporting holistic well-being and recovery.
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Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
- Offers visual and creative arts programsProvides visual arts classes in photography, mixed media, sketching, and painting, as well as creative writing programs and music activities, taught by expert instructors to build confidence and self-expression.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Organizes cultural, recreational, and community eventsHosts cultural celebrations, seasonal festivities, recreational activities, and organizes outings to Broadway shows, sports events, apple picking, and NYC cultural landmarks to foster community connection and creative expression.
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Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
- Provides education and employment services for income securityOffers training and employment support to help residents overcome financial barriers and achieve income security through education and job readiness programs.
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Community Wellness Movement Classes 1 activity
- Provides movement and wellness classes for residentsOffers movement-based classes including yoga, stretching, and Zumba, designed for residents of all abilities to support physical wellness and mental health.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Runs food security programs with nutrition educationOperates food security initiatives that provide fresh ingredients and pantry staples, along with nutrition skill-building classes, to support resident health and self-sufficiency.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$38.91M
Contributions & grants$38.58M99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$1390%
Other revenue$328K
expenses
Total expenses$38.82M
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$19.05M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$25.94M
Cash$411K
Investments$0
Liabilities$23.08M
Net assets$2.86M
Liquid reserves0.1 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -17.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 9
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| DIANE CAROLE LOUARD-MICHEL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 35 | $356K |
| MICHAEL PATRICK WINTER | CFAO | 35 | $253K |
| ALEXANDRA FRANCIS | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER | 35 | $206K |
| RICHARD JAMES LARSON | CHIEF STRAT. & INNOV. OFC | 35 | $205K |
| JANET THOMAS | MANAGER OF FINANCIAL REPORTING | 35 | $124K |
| CHINETTA MITCHELL | ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT | 35 | $120K |
| ALICIA SWEENEY | VICE PRESIDENT, SUPPORTIVE HOUSING | 35 | $120K |
| WIDMARK LEFORT | VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS | 35 | $118K |
| IZZAT SADYR | HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER | 35 | $117K |
board members · 7
- AMY LAROVERE — CHAIR
- CHRISTAPHER BENSON — DIRECTOR
- DANIEL KENT — DIRECTOR
- NATHANIAL WISE — TREASURER
- RAFAL MARKWAT — SECRETARY
- ROBIN D'SOUSA — DIRECTOR
- SEBASTIAN PALMER — DIRECTOR
relationships · 5
Who they work with
- Community Access Partner — Board member Diane Louard-Michel serves on the board of Community Access.
- Project Hospitality Partner — Board member Diane Louard-Michel serves on the board of Project Hospitality.
- Supportive Housing Network of New York Network — Board member Diane Louard-Michel serves on the board of the Supportive Housing Network of New York.
- renowned dance companies Partner — Partners with renowned dance companies to host performances and workshops.
- singers and musicians from all different genres Partner — Collaborates with singers and musicians from various genres to offer interactive performances and music classes.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Championing Independence and Well-Being as a Pathwaymethodology: championing independence and well-beingBy focusing on independence and well-being as core goals, the organization addresses homelessness through empowerment, because fostering self-determination increases long-term housing retention and personal recovery.
- Community Building through Creative Expressionmethodology: creative_expression_and_community_buildingBy using creative expression and shared joyful experiences, the organization builds community among residents, because meaningful social connection enhances well-being and supports recovery in a supportive housing environment.
- Housing-First with Individualized Supportmethodology: housing_firstBy providing permanent supportive housing combined with personalized stability and wellness plans, the organization fosters long-term recovery and independence, because stable housing is a foundational prerequisite for sustained engagement in recovery and personal growth.