named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Broadway Family Plaza (Family Shelter)
Provides shelter and support services for homeless families with children, opened in October 2017 as Praxis’s first DHS-contracted family shelter.
Permanent Housing Placement
Supports clients in transitioning to independent or supportive permanent housing, with over 4,400 placements since 2006.
Praxis Third Avenue Shelter
Houses 58 adult families with priority for those connected to Brooklyn’s CB 6, offering case management, meals, and housing placement services.
Scatter Site Housing
Operates 102 dispersed apartments in Brooklyn and the Bronx for individuals and families referred by HASA, offering ongoing support services to promote housing stability.
Transitional Housing
Provides temporary housing and case management for formerly homeless individuals, primarily those living with HIV/AIDS, with 345 units operated across New York City.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 5 activities
- Emergency shelter services for familiesOperates the Praxis Third Ave Shelter and Broadway Family Residence, providing emergency shelter for 58 adult families and families with children, prioritizing those from Brooklyn’s CB 6 and surrounding communities.
- Family reunification supportSupports the reunification of homeless individuals with their families, achieving 415 successful reunifications since 2006.
- Permanent housing placement servicesFacilitates permanent housing placements for individuals transitioning from homelessness, including apartments, supportive housing, and long-term congregate care. Has placed over 11,245 individuals in permanent housing since 2006.
- Supportive services and case managementProvides case management, mental health evaluations, and individualized service plans to support clients in achieving housing stability and independent living. Clients meet weekly with case workers and supportive services staff to track progress toward personal goals.
- Transitional and permanent supportive housing for formerly homeless individualsProvides transitional and permanent supportive housing to formerly homeless individuals, including those living with HIV/AIDS, mental health challenges, substance use disorders, and those recently released from incarceration. Operates 345 transitional housing units and 102 scatter-site permanent supportive housing units in Brooklyn and the Bronx, serving over 1,100 individuals nightly and approximately 1,750 annually.
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Community Recovery Awareness Events 1 activity
- Commemorative advocacy event for AIDS awarenessOrganizes an annual December gathering to commemorate individuals lost to AIDS, raise awareness, and celebrate advancements in medicine, policy, and client resilience.
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Volunteer Mobilization for Community Improvement 1 activity
- Community engagement and volunteer programsEngages skilled volunteers for facility maintenance tasks such as painting, plumbing, and tiling, and accepts in-kind donations to support program operations.
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Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
- Healthcare and social service linkageConnects clients to primary healthcare services and provides emergency medical care, food, and clothing upon admission. Has facilitated over 12,965 healthcare connections since 2006.
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Nutritional and holiday support programsProvides traditional Thanksgiving meals to approximately 300 clients annually and hosted a 2021 Thanksgiving food drive in collaboration with East Coast Scooters. Also hosts an annual September picnic in a NYC public park for clients from all sites.
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Affordable Housing Development and Management 1 activity
- Supportive housing development and property managementDevelops and manages a growing portfolio of supportive housing properties, including the acquisition of development sites and opening of permanent supportive housing projects such as Praxis White Plains Rd (2014) and Praxis Loring Place North (2017).
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Reentry Support Services 1 activity
- Workforce reintegration for formerly homeless individualsEmploys individuals who have transitioned from homelessness to stable housing, supporting workforce reintegration for those with criminal or drug histories.
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LGBTQ+ Community Support and Resource Centers 1 activity
- Workshops and support groupsOffers more than 25 weekly workshops and support groups on harm reduction, treatment adherence, addiction counseling, recovery support, vocational training, and LGBT support to promote health and recovery among clients.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$37.26M
Contributions & grants$36.09M97%
Program service revenue$334K1%
Investment income$142K0%
Other revenue$686K
expenses
Total expenses$35.95M
Program expenses96%
Admin / overhead4%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$9.41M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$47.20M
Cash$9.69M
Investments$0
Liabilities$35.64M
Net assets$11.56M
Liquid reserves3.2 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -2.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SVEIN JORGENSEN | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 35 | $312K |
| VASHTI RAMPATSINGH | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 35 | $218K |
board members · 8
- DALE BURNETT — BOARD CHAIRMAN
- DAVID PERLOW — BOARD MEMBER
- EKTA VOHRA — BOARD MEMBER
- IRA PLATT — TREASURER
- JONATHAN KIVELL — BOARD MEMBER
- MARK GUSTIN — VICE CHAIRMAN
- MICHAEL SCHALL — BOARD MEMBER
- TUMI ADEBIYI — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- City and State Agencies Government — Monitors services and security at Praxis facilities and provides performance evaluations.
- Corporation for Supportive Housing Funder — Financed the acquisition of a development site in the Bronx for supportive housing in January 2009.
- Department of Environmental Control Government — Praxis oversees compliance with regulations from the Department of Environmental Control.
- Department of Homeless Services Government — Licensed Broadway Family Residence, Praxis’s first shelter for families with children.
- Department of Housing Preservation and Development Government — Praxis oversees facilities’ compliance with regulations from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development.
- East Coast Scooters Partner — Collaborated with Praxis BFP on a Thanksgiving food drive in 2021 to support families in the shelter.
- Fire Department Government — Praxis ensures facilities comply with Fire Department regulations.
- HIV/AIDS Services Administration Partner — Refers clients to Praxis for scatter-site and transitional housing programs targeting individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS.
- HIV/AIDS Services Administration (HASA) Government — Refers clients to Praxis and partners with the organization in providing transitional and scatter-site housing services.
- Legal Action Center Partner — Collaborates on re-entry legal advocacy services.
- NYCharities.org Partner — Partner organization facilitating secure online donations to Praxis.
- New York City Department of Buildings Government — Praxis ensures facilities' compliance with regulations set by the New York City Department of Buildings.
- Riverside Place Partner — Collaborates on transitional housing programs for individuals transitioning from homelessness.
- SUS Partner — Steve Warren served as Executive Director of SUS from 1987 to 2001, during which time The Knickerbocker supportive housing residence was opened.
- VOCAL NY Partner — Partners to offer Understanding Your Government workshops.
strategies · 4
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.
- Client-Centered and Low-Threshold Case Managementmethodology: client-centered_planningBy involving clients in identifying their own goals and challenges through client-centered planning and low-threshold case management, we produce sustained recovery and independence because autonomy and reduced service barriers increase engagement and self-efficacy.
- Client-Led Program Design and Feedbackmethodology: client-led service designBy engaging clients through advisory boards and participatory feedback mechanisms, we produce more responsive and effective services because lived experience improves program relevance and trust.
- Housing-First Model with Wraparound Servicesmethodology: housing-firstBy providing permanent supportive housing without preconditions, combined with wraparound services, we produce long-term housing stability for formerly homeless individuals because removing housing as a barrier enables engagement with health and social services.
- Integrated Housing, Health, and Employment Supportmethodology: integrated housing and servicesBy integrating housing with vocational training, independent living skills, and health-focused support services, we produce long-term stability for individuals with complex needs because addressing multiple interconnected challenges simultaneously increases self-sufficiency and reduces recidivism.