The Jobs Plus Lower East Side Resource Fair will be held on Wednesday, February 26th from 11am to 2pm at the Boys & Girls Republic (888 East 6th Street).
CityFHEPS Voucher Program Primed for Value Increase
Nearly three dozen City Council members have backed a bill significantly increasing the cash assistance available to families moving from shelter to permanent housing. CityFEHPS vouchers are critically important to helping families move successfully from shelter housing to permanent housing, yet existing voucher values do not satisfy minimum rental costs in any of New York City’s five boroughs. Currently, the … Read More
Nazareth Housing ESL Class Celebrates First Graduates
Today marks the completion of cycle one of Nazareth Housing’s first ESL class. Ten graduates walked this morning, celebrating the journey of learning they embarked on months ago. Special thanks to the teachers from JCCGCI, especially instructor Ms. Palma for their dedication to our community and our residents! Together we Unlock Potential!
New Canaan Turns Out for Nazareth Housing in a “Night at the Beach”
In now it’s fourth year, the New Canaan Benefit for Nazareth Housing has become the can’t-miss event in New Canaan each spring. This year featuring a fully stacked auction and musical guest The Short Bus Band, the event proved once again that the Benefit Committee members in New Canaan are experts at raising money to prevent homelessness. We were so … Read More
2019 Annual Benefit Honors Cari Almo Gallman and Councilwoman Carlina Rivera
Nazareth Housing is “small but mighty” — a mission-driven, grassroots organization that leads with a big heart and is fiercely committed to serving our clients. On May 16th, our donors gave voice to that mission with unmatched support and enthusiasm. We can only do what we do with the help of our constituents, and we can do more now because … Read More
The New York Community Trust Awards $78,000 to Nazareth Housing to Prevent Homelessness in New York City
In February 2019, The New York Community Trust awarded Nazareth Housing $78,000 through its Promising Futures – Human Services program area to support the Housing Stability Support Project (HSSP). Designed by Nazareth Housing to assist formerly homeless and at-risk households, HSSP is a comprehensive suite of programs aimed at strengthening housing stability and economic mobility. Since 2006, HSSP has helped … Read More
Nazareth Housing June Update
Supportive Housing Our Neighborhood, Our Park Last month, Park Avenue Thorpe Staff, tenants, and volunteers joined forces to clean up the community park at Thorpe Family Playground. The park is a place where many community members relax and spend time, and beautifying the space means a better community for all. Self-Care Saturday Another successful event hosted in tandem with … Read More
Nazareth Housing’s 20th Annual Benefit
Nazareth Housing is immensely grateful for the wonderful show of support at the 20th Annual Benefit held on Tuesday, May 22nd. To be joined by so many friends and supporters reaffirms our belief that our community-based approach to helping families overcome barriers to economic security and housing stability resonates with compassionate New Yorkers like you. We would like to thank … Read More
LESReady! Hurricane Relief Statement
he hoard of recent hurricanes has set record-breaking and unprecedented flooding throughout the Caribbean and United States, leaving many small islands utterly devastated. As a community filled with boriquas of the diaspora, LESReady! deeply feels for our family in Puerto Rico. Hurricane Maria brought chaos and devastation to Puerto Rico, which was at one of its weakest states having endured … Read More
Nazareth Housing May Newsletter
Louise’s Pantry at Park Avenue Thorpe will now use the Plentiful App to manage the distribution of food to the community. Clients use the app to reserve a spot in line, send staff information about changes to their family composition, or allow someone to join the line on their behalf for an emergency. Park Avenue Thorpe staff can use the … Read More