Program areas at Providence House
Families from the NYC shelter system are housed in a transitional apartment building in New York City. We have an additional, transitional shelter site in Westchester County, which houses single women and children who find themselves homeless. In addition to providing food and shelter, these programs help the women identify and overcome barriers to success, stabilize their families and improve their well-being, find and keep gainful employment, and ultimately live independently in the community. During fiscal year 2023, 511 women and children were served in these safe, dignified, gender-responsive, and trauma-sensitive environments.
In fiscal year 2023, Providence House continued its program model to serve women who would otherwise be detained at New York City's Rikers Island jail while awaiting their trial dates. The Women's Justice Project (WJP) is an alternative-to-detention initiative now offering 43 beds and intensive one-on-one services for women referred from city courts. In fiscal year 2023, 56 women were served through this effort.
Providence House operates four permanent supportive housing sites in Brooklyn. The four buildings offer private apartments for individuals and families who have struggled with chronic homelessness, and live with significant mental illness, chemical dependence, or other barriers to stability. A number of units are also available as affordable rentals for members of the community who meet income guidelines. Social work and case management services are available on-site, as are a number of community-building, social, and recreational events. In fiscal year 2023, 89 people resided in the four supportive housing facilities.