2020 Virtual Benefit



Nazareth Housing is a community-based nonprofit promoting housing stability and economic mobility among vulnerable families and individuals of New York City.
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Our Door Is Always Open
- Doubling our weekly capacity at Louise's Pantry and serving 31,075 individuals between March 2020 and September 2020.
- Enrolling 328 households in benefit programs such as SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), SCRIE (Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption), and DRIE (Disability Rent Increase Exemption).
- $23,000-worth of pre-paid debit cards were distributed to extremely vulnerable households ineligible for government assistance.
- Moved 11 families from shelter to permanent housing.
- Distributing PPE and educational materials to clients and the community.
- Offering virtual workshops on eviction prevention strategies
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6,412
Individuals Served in 2019
37,479
Individuals Fed in 2019
$1,800,000
Returned to 1,266 individuals in 2019
Our Scope of Services

Homelessness Prevention
Providing ongoing support to low income households and seniors to promote housing retention and continued self-sufficiency.
2020 Virtual Benefit to Feature Panel on Homelessness and Food Insecurity Moderated by Calvin Sims
November 25, 2020Nazareth Housing to Honor John H. Pierce of Rockefeller Group
November 23, 2020Ben Lawsky Completes Ultramarathon, Raising $40,000 for Nazareth Housing
November 2, 2020Interview with Ben Lawsky, Ultramarathoner Fundraising for Nazareth Housing
October 20, 2020A Pathway out of Poverty
As a community-based organization, Nazareth Housing seeks to restore dignity and visibility to the lives of vulnerable New Yorkers, and give voice to their aspirations.
We touch people’s lives and engage with our clients in a way that empowers them to build a pathway out of poverty and create lives filled with possibility and opportunity.

In Memory of Steve Edwards
It is with profound sadness that we share the news that Steve Edwards, our longest standing board member passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 due to complications from the COVID-19 virus.
Steve was a vital champion and steward of Nazareth Housing for nearly 30 years and will be sorely missed by everyone in the Nazareth community. Read more >>