named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Arts & Culture
Provides visual arts, music, writing, and movement classes, along with cultural outings to Broadway shows and landmarks, fostering creative expression and community connection.
Education & Employment
Supports adult education, financial literacy, job readiness, and vocational training; also offers youth tutoring, mentorship, and school system navigation resources.
Food & Nutrition
Includes Fresh Food Box deliveries, on-site pantries, cooking classes, Junior Chef program, nutrition education, and horticulture workshops to improve food security and healthy eating.
Health & Wellness
Offers health education, overdose prevention training, and connection to care through vaccine clinics and screenings; includes peer-led outreach and support services.
Supportive & Affordable Housing
Provides stable housing units and shelter beds across New York City with on-site support services to help residents maintain long-term housing stability.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 2 activities
- Operating supportive and low-income housing programsProvides safe and stable supportive and affordable housing across the Bronx, Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens for individuals and families facing homelessness and barriers to housing security. In 2024, opened a new supportive housing residence with 135 homes and operates 20 locations offering housing and support services, including 524 shelter beds.
- Providing resident case management and stability supportOffers personalized support throughout residents' housing journey, including goal-setting and case management services designed to promote lasting stability, income security, and improved quality of life.
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High School Equivalency Preparation 1 activity
- Delivering education and workforce development programsProvides adult education resources such as technology and financial literacy training, support for obtaining a high school-level diploma, higher education, or vocational training. Also offers educational support for children and youth including tutoring, mentorship, and recreational activities to foster academic engagement and life skills development.
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Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
- Organizing community engagement and cultural enrichment activitiesHosts visual arts classes in photography, mixed media, sketching, and painting; movement classes including yoga, zumba, and dance performances; interactive music programs; and creative writing workshops. Organizes trips to Broadway shows, sports events, farmers markets, cultural landmarks, and seasonal festivities, including cultural celebrations and a 2021 mural honoring residents lost during the pandemic.
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Opioid Harm Reduction Services 1 activity
- Providing health and wellness servicesOperates as a certified Opioid Overdose Prevention Program, delivering overdose prevention education and life-saving resources at all sites. Provides vaccine clinics, health screenings, and connections to preventive and specialized care providers. Employs Staff Peer Specialists and supports Resident Peer Educators to facilitate outreach, recovery support, and peer-to-peer health education.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Running food and nutrition programsDistributes fresh local produce, grains, and eggs through the Fresh Food Box program and operates on-site pantries that supply staple foods. Offers cooking classes, the Junior Chef program for youth ages 6–16, nutrition education workshops, and horticulture programming where residents grow and harvest herbs, vegetables, and flowers onsite.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$20.76M
Contributions & grants$8.46M41%
Program service revenue$12.23M59%
Investment income$74K0%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$18.51M
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$5.39M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$57.03M
Cash$1.98M
Investments$0
Liabilities$23.22M
Net assets$33.81M
Liquid reserves1.3 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +21.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANIEL KENT | PRESIDENT | 35 | $318K |
| JUDY PARK | CONTROLLER | 35 | $161K |
| LESLEY HANSON | VP OF LEASING & COMP | 35 | $136K |
board members · 6
- CHRISTOPHER BENSON — TREASURER
- NATHANIEL WICE — BOARD MEMBER
- RAFAL MARKWAT — SECRETARY
- ROBERT CHERVENAK — BOARD MEMBER
- ROBIN D'SOUZA — BOARD MEMBER
- SEBASTIAN PALMER — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- Community Access Partner — Board membership indicates collaborative relationship.
- Corporation for Supportive Housing Partner — Leadership affiliation through prior employment and professional engagement.
- Horticultural Society of New York Partner — Co-leads horticulture workshops teaching residents to grow and harvest plants.
- Lantern Community Services Network — LANTERN ORGANIZATION INC operates under the name Lantern Community Services and delivers housing and support programs through its network of locations.
- Lantern Organization Partner — Lantern Organization is the development arm and affiliate of Lantern Community Services, creating affordable and supportive housing for residents.
- Project Hospitality Partner — Board membership indicates collaborative relationship.
- Supportive Housing Network of New York Network — Board membership indicates organizational affiliation and collaboration.
- Unique People Services Partner — Leadership affiliation through prior employment and professional engagement.
- renowned dance companies Partner — Collaborates with renowned dance companies to host performances and workshops for residents.
- singers and musicians from all different genres Partner — Partners with singers and musicians across genres to deliver interactive music performances and classes.
- trusted providers Partner — Collaborates with trusted healthcare providers to connect residents with preventive and specialized care.
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.
- Arts for Emotional and Community Wellbeingmethodology: arts_for_wellbeingBy using creative expression and shared artistic experiences, the organization strengthens emotional health and community bonds because joyful, collaborative activities foster connection and resilience among residents.
- Housing-First with Individualized Supportmethodology: housing_firstBy combining permanent supportive housing with personalized, strength-based services, the organization promotes long-term stability and wellbeing because stable housing and tailored support address both structural and individual barriers to self-sufficiency.
- Integrated Nutrition and Experiential Learningmethodology: integrated_nutrition_educationBy linking food access with on-site education and hands-on cooking programs aligned with available resources, the organization fosters sustainable healthy eating behaviors because practical, context-relevant learning increases confidence and habit formation.
- Peer-Led, Experience-Informed Engagementmethodology: peer_led_engagementBy using peer support and integrating lived experience into service adaptation, the organization builds trust and improves participation because shared experience enhances credibility and cultural responsiveness.
- Resident-Centered Empowerment Modelmethodology: resident_centered_modelBy centering resident agency and lived experience in program design and service delivery, the organization increases engagement and effectiveness because empowerment fosters ownership, trust, and relevance in support services.