Distribution of Resources

Current Services:

• Our 39 neighborhood centers offer safe and welcoming locations for communities to come together for education, music, worship, day care, recreation and more.
• These centers directly serve New Yorkers in need, providing food, clothing, rent and utility assistance and other essential services on site.
• In order to keep up with the growing demand for services, we are investing in the operational upkeep of these sites, so that our centers are ready to safely and efficiently meet human need at all times.

Goal: Raise $27 million to continue providing New Yorkers with vibrant neighborhood centers while improving the quality of our services.

Current Services:

• The Franklin Women’s Shelter houses up to 6,500 women per year, many of whom are the victims of domestic violence. They receive counseling and about 90% of clients are placed in stable living situations.
• Roughly 90% of all residents of our family shelters are single mothers with children, who are often fleeing abusive situations. The Briarwood Family Shelter offers domestic violence support groups to help with the healing process.
• The Bronx Young Mothers Program helps pregnant girls and women ages 16 to 25 learn how to become responsible parents and prevent potentially abusive situations. They receive housing placement, job training and donations like diapers and cribs.

Goal: Raise $3 million to help more vulnerable families escape abusive situations and live stable lives.

Current Services:

• Each week, we give 875 classes in music, drama, dance and other creative arts.
• The Greater New York Youth Band and Youth Chorus provides the opportunity for young people to develop their talent, perform large concerts and even release recordings.

Goal: Raise $7 million to provide more children and youth with opportunities to broaden their horizons through creative activities.

Current Services:

• Nearly all of our community centers offer short-term financial help with rent and mortgage payments so at-risk families do not end up on the streets.
• 30 community centers also offer long-term utility assistance for families to pay for heat, water, gas and electric bills and provide job and finance counseling to help them transition to independence.
• We also help clients obtain crucial medical prescriptions and eyeglasses so they can stay healthy and independent.

Goal: Raise $8 million to support the everyday well-being of more struggling New Yorkers.

Current Services:

• Each year, 800 children attend this classic summer camp, where they can swim in a lake, do arts and crafts, learn about wildlife, play sports, hike the trails, sing around a campfire and make new friends.
• We hold intensive music camps for our Youth Band to hone their skills in a naturally beautiful setting.
• For children in our HIV Services program, we offer a special retreat during the summer, as well as a week-long Family Respite Camp for families affected by HIV.
• Star Lake also hosts numerous getaways each year for senior citizens, women, men and Salvation Army officers to come together for fellowship and recreation.

Goal: Raise $3 million to allow more children, seniors and adults alike to experience the joy of nature.

Current Services:

• We operate soup kitchens, distribute grocery vouchers and food packages and do street outreach through our mobile canteens.
• Last year we served nearly 2 million meals and distributed nearly 350,000 bundles of groceries.

Goal: Raise $15 million to help us feed more people than ever before.

Current Services:

• We operate six homeless shelters, which serve more than 800 men, women, children and veterans. Last year, we provided 500,000 nights of shelter for homeless New Yorkers.
• Shelters provide three hot meals a day, showers, clothing and basic medical care.
• Residents receive employment counseling, housing placement, drug and alcohol rehabilitation, referrals to medical and mental health treatment, educational courses and spiritual counseling.

Goal: Raise $8 million to keep more homeless families off the streets and help them transition into permanent housing.

Current Services:

• 11 early education facilities help 865 children get the best possible start in life.
• 13 after-school programs serve 1,000 disadvantaged youth through mentoring, tutoring, music education and more.
• The Greater Academic Incentives to Nurture Success program provides structured academic support and enrichment
  activities for more than 700 elementary school students.
• Nearly 100 high school students in the Urban Youth Leadership program gain valuable life skills that prepare them for the academic and professional world.
• Athletics programs at our community centers help children learn teamwork and good sportsmanship.

Goal: Raise $12 million to help more children stay in school, be involved in their communities, go to college and have successful careers.

Current Services:

• We operate 60 facilities throughout the Greater New York region. Our 39 community centers have kitchens and gymnasiums that can provide food and shelter to thousands.
• Last year, we provided 40,409 snacks, beverages and meals to first responders and victims in times of emergencies.
• Our Emergency Disaster Services team trains and certifies volunteers to provide cleanup and reconstruction support to rebuild communities, homes and lives.

Goal: Raise $8 million to plan better for emergencies and serve more people should a disaster strike.

Current Services:

• Our Williams Memorial Residence houses approximately 360 seniors.
• Our senior centers provide a strong community and offer activities like aerobics, board games and ping pong.
• We provide assistance with rent, utilities, prescriptions, budgeting, social security advice and medical consultations.
• We offer free and discounted meals daily for as many as 1,000 senior citizens and deliver meals to those who cannot leave their homes.

Goal: Raise $6 million to help us reach out to more senior citizens who require assistance and need a supportive community.

Current Services:

• Our HIV Services program was founded in 1990 as one of the first organizations to help people cope with the virus.
• Our 3 service locations serve approximately 360 individuals and families whose lives are affected by HIV.
• Programs include Intensive Case Management, Mental Health and Financial Management, so individuals can take control of their wellbeing and their budgets.
• We offer group therapy and spiritual counseling to clients who are in need of emotional support and guidance.

Goal: Raise $3 million to expand our supportive programs for individuals and families affected by this devastating virus.