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CARING FOR THE HOMELESS OF PEEKSKILL INC
PEEKSKILL, NY · EIN 133437332 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · chhop.org
revenue
$3.4M
expenses
$3.2M
net assets
$1.0M
employees
59
volunteers
154
program ratio
80%
mission · from form 990

AT CARING FOR THE HUNGRY AND HOMELESS OF PEEKSKILL (CHHOP), WE BELIEVE THAT EVERY PERSON IS ENTITLED TO SAFE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND HEALTHY NUTRITIOUS FOOD.

profile · synthesized from sources

CARING FOR THE HOMELESS OF PEEKSKILL INC (CHHOP) provides housing and support services to survivors of domestic violence, chronically homeless individuals with disabilities, and low-income families at risk of homelessness. The organization operates permanent supportive housing and rapid rehousing programs in Westchester County, New York, offering case management, trauma-informed care, and employment services. CHHOP collaborates with local partners to deliver wraparound services aimed at long-term stability.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $717K
    REHOUSING IN SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENTS ("RISE"): HAS BEEN IN OPERATION SINCE 2019 WITH THE GOAL OF ASSISTING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS ACHIEVE SAFETY, SECURITY, AND INDEPENDENCE. WE OPERATE RISE IN COLLABORATION WITH LIFTING UP WESTCHESTER AND MY SISTERS' PLACE PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE WRAP-AROUND HOUSING AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IMPACTED BY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. THIS PROGRAM FOCUSES ON STABILIZING THE SURVIVOR AND FAMILY MEMBERS IN HOUSING AND PROVIDING ROBUST CASE MANAGEMENT, TRAUMA- INFORMED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES, AND VOCATIONAL AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES. IN 2024, WE ASSISTED 26 HOUSEHOLDS FOR A TOTAL OF 110 INDIVIDUALS TO ACHIEVE SAFETY AND STABILITY.
  2. #2 $410K
    TURNING POINT: THIS PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM PROVIDES HOUSING AND CASE MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES INCLUDING HOME VISITS, ADVOCACY, SERVICE COORDINATION CRISIS INTERVENTION AND LIFE SKILLS TRAINING. OUR CLIENTS LIVE INDEPENDENTLY IN THEIR OWN APARTMENTS, PAY A PORTION OF THE RENT FROM THEIR INCOME, AND OBTAIN SUPPORT TO ASSIST THEM WITH REMAINING PERMANENTLY HOUSED. PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS ARE FORMERLY CHRONICALLY HOMELESS AND LIVE WITH DISABILITY. IN 2024, WE PROVIDED PERMANENT HOUSING AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO 11 INDIVIDUALS. TIERRA SOLIDA/SOLID GROUND IS CHHOP'S NEWEST PROGRAM DEVELOPED TO MEET EMERGING CLIENT NEED. THIS PREVENTATIVE PROGRAM FOR LOW-WAGE WORKERS AND/OR IMMIGRANTS PROVIDES TEMPORARY RENTAL AND/OR UTILITY ARREARS SO FAMILIES CAN REMAIN STABILY HOUSED. THIS PROGRAM IS FUNDED BY THE NEW YORK PRESBYTERIAN COMMUNITY FUND WITH SUPPORT FROM THE PHELPS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION. IN 2024 WE CONDUCTED 40 INTAKES AND PROVIDED FUNDS TO 17 HOUSEHOLDS ALONG WITH SUPPORT SERVICE LINAKEG AND REFERRALS.
named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Rehousing in Supportive Environments (RISE)
Housing and wraparound support program for survivors of domestic violence, providing case management, trauma-informed services, and employment assistance in collaboration with Lifting Up Westchester and My Sisters’ Place.
Tierra Solidaria / Solid Ground
Preventative program providing temporary rental and utility arrears assistance to low-wage workers and immigrants to prevent homelessness, with support services and referrals.
Turning Point
Permanent supportive housing program for formerly chronically homeless individuals with disabilities, offering housing, case management, life skills training, and crisis intervention.
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 3 activities
    • Operate Turning Point Program for chronically homeless adults with disabilities
      Provides permanent supportive housing and intensive case management services to chronically homeless adults with disabilities, enabling independent living through access to permanent housing and support services.
    • Operate emergency shelter for single adults
      Operates a 24/7, year-round emergency shelter (Jan Peek House) for single adult men and women experiencing homelessness, providing housing, food, and case management services to support independent living and access to medical, behavioral, employment, and educational resources.
    • Provide transitional housing for VA-eligible veterans
      Operates a 90- to 180-day transitional housing program for homeless veterans who are eligible for VA services, including case management and connections to VA medical and support services.
  • Emergency Rental Assistance and Eviction Prevention 1 activity
    • Deliver housing stabilization support to at-risk individuals
      Provides short-term housing stabilization support—including temporary rental, utility, and moving cost assistance—to low-wage workers and immigrants at risk of homelessness in Peekskill through the Tierra Sólida/Solid Ground program.
  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
    • Operate Fred’s Pantry food assistance program
      Operates a choice food pantry (Fred’s Pantry) using a farm-to-pantry model to distribute fresh produce and nutritious food twice weekly to over 400 people or 350 households, supported by volunteer coordination, food sourcing from farms and retailers, and community donation drives.
  • Intake and Referral Coordination 1 activity
    • Provide direct access to services for vulnerable populations
      Offers direct access to services for individuals experiencing food insecurity, homelessness, or domestic violence through a contact form and coordinated intake process.
  • Domestic Violence Survivor Support Services 1 activity
    • Run Rehousing in Supportive Environments (RISE) program for domestic violence survivors
      Provides transitional housing, rapid rehousing units, case management, counseling, and employment services to domestic violence survivors and their families through the RISE program, co-founded in 2019; supports survivors in achieving safety and stability.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3.37M
Contributions & grants$2.89M86%
Program service revenue$481K14%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$3.20M
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$1.45M
Grants paid out$803K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.46M
Cash$487K
Investments$0
Liabilities$418K
Net assets$1.05M
Liquid reserves1.8 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +10.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
CYNTHIA KNOX CEO 40 $133K
board members · 11
  • AMY PERLOW — BOARD MEMBER
  • DARRYL ESTRINE — BOARD MEMBER
  • ELLEN BLOOM — CO-SECRETARY
  • ELLEN MILES — CO-SECRETARY
  • JOHN A SMITH — CHAIR
  • LIANA KNUDSEN — BOARD MEMBER
  • MARIANNE OROS — VICE CHAIR
  • REV KYMBERLY MCNAIR — BOARD MEMBER
  • REV VALERIE PAUL-GREENAWAY — TREASURER
  • RUTH WELLS — BOARD MEMBER
  • SARA WEAVER — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 34

Who they work with

  • Community Capital New York Partner — Provided a $25,000 low-interest loan for predevelopment costs related to the relocation of Jan Peek House.
  • Department of Housing and Urban Development Government — Receives annually renewable HUD grant funding for a domestic violence housing project.
  • Fred's Food Pantry Partner — Co-beneficiary of the Thanksgiving food drive and concert hosted by The Bluechips.
  • Lifting Up Westchester Partner — Co-CEO leads both CHHOP and Lifting Up Westchester, indicating a leadership-level partnership between the organizations.
  • Lifting Up Westchester Partner — Collaborated to co-create RISE, a program providing holistic services to survivors of domestic violence.
  • Lifting Up Westchester Partner — Collaborates with CARING FOR THE HOMELESS OF PEEKSKILL INC on the Rehousing in Supportive Environments (RISE) program for domestic violence survivors.
  • Lifting Up Westchester Partner — Partner organization in the RISE program providing education and employment assistance to domestic violence survivors.
  • Lifting Up Westchester Partner — Partners with CHHOP on the RISE program to provide housing, case management, and specialized support services for survivors of domestic violence and their families.
  • Lifting Up Westchester Partner — Strategic partnership merging operational infrastructure while preserving independent nonprofit status; includes shared leadership and coordinated service delivery across Westchester County.
  • My Sisters' Place Partner — Collaborated to co-create RISE, a program providing holistic services to survivors of domestic violence.
  • My Sisters' Place Partner — Collaborates with CARING FOR THE HOMELESS OF PEEKSKILL INC on the Rehousing in Supportive Environments (RISE) program for domestic violence survivors.
  • My Sisters' Place Partner — Collaborates with CHHOP on the RISE program to support survivors of domestic violence with housing, counseling, and employment services.
  • My Sisters’ Place Partner — Former employer of Rev. Kym McNair, where she led social transformation efforts related to domestic violence and human trafficking, aligning with CHHOP’s mission.
  • My Sisters’ Place Partner — Partner organization in the RISE program providing counseling and legal services to domestic violence survivors.
  • New York Presbyterian Community Fund Funder — Funds the Tierra Solidaria/Solid Ground program for low-wage workers and immigrants facing housing instability.
  • NewYork-Presbyterian Community Fund Funder — Provided a grant to fund the Tierra Sólida/Solid Ground housing stabilization program.
  • NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital Partner — Employer of Ellen Bloom, a CHHOP board member, and collaborator in community health and outreach initiatives.
  • Paramount Hudson Valley Theater Partner — Venue that hosted the Thanksgiving food drive and concert benefiting CHHOP.
  • Peekskill Area Pastors Association (PAPA) Partner — Early financial and organizational supporter in the creation of CHHOP and its shelter services.
  • Peekskill Brewery Partner — Participated in the Peekskill Summer Challenge to support local families experiencing hunger and homelessness.
  • Phelps Healthcare Foundation Funder — Supports the Tierra Solidaria/Solid Ground program through funding.
  • Plentiful Partner — Uses Plentiful for client check-in at Fred’s Pantry.
  • The Bluechips Partner — Rock band that hosted a food drive and concert to benefit CHHOP.
  • U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Government — Government agency that provided a $594,021 grant to launch the RISE program.
  • U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Government — Funds both the Rehousing in Supportive Environments (RISE) and Turning Point programs.
  • United Methodist Church of Peekskill Partner — Hosts Pastor Valerie Paul-Greenaway, a CHHOP board member, and provides a faith-based foundation for community service and outreach.
  • VA Government — Works closely with CHHOP to provide medical and support services to homeless veterans in the Health Care for Homeless Veterans program.
  • Westchester Community Foundation Funder — Funder that awarded a $50,000 grant to support the RISE program for domestic violence survivors.
  • Westchester County Continuum of Care Partnership to End Homelessness Partner — Collaborates to provide a resource guide for individuals seeking emergency and support services.
  • Westchester County Department of Social Services Government — Funds the Jan Peek House Shelter operated by CHHOP.
+ 4 more
strategies · 5

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-Choice Food Pantry Model
    methodology: client_choice
    By allowing clients to select their own groceries, the organization increases dignity and autonomy, which leads to improved utilization and nutritional outcomes because choice fosters engagement and reduces waste associated with culturally or personally inappropriate food items.
  • Farm-to-Pantry Nutrition Access
    methodology: food_is_medicine
    By sourcing fresh produce directly from farms for pantry distribution, the organization improves nutrition and health outcomes among food-insecure individuals because consistent access to high-quality, nutritious food addresses diet-related health disparities.
  • Housing First Model
    methodology: housing_first
    By providing permanent supportive housing without preconditions, followed by wraparound services, the organization stabilizes chronically homeless individuals with disabilities because access to stable housing is a foundational prerequisite for engagement with health, employment, and social services.
  • Trauma-Informed Care Integration
    methodology: trauma_informed_care
    By applying a relational, trauma-informed approach across services, the organization builds trust and improves engagement among individuals experiencing homelessness or food insecurity because understanding trauma’s impact enables more effective, compassionate service delivery.
  • Wrap-Around Support for Domestic Violence Survivors
    methodology: wraparound_support
    By combining safe housing with trauma-informed services, vocational support, and life skills training, the organization promotes long-term stability and financial independence among domestic violence survivors because integrated, holistic interventions address the interconnected barriers they face.