THE DWELLING PLACE OF N Y INC
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Mission Statement
The Dwelling Place of NY, in the spirit of its founders, the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany, advocates for women experiencing homelessness as a result of domestic violence or other traumatic event. In an atmosphere of unconditional welcome, caring, compassion and respect we provide transitional housing, healthy food, workforce training, medical services and other supportive services so they can rebuild their lives and once again feel safe.
About This Cause
The Dwelling Place of NY was established in 1977 in response to the growing number of homeless women in New York City. At that time there were many options for homeless men to find shelter, yet very few for women. Five Franciscan Sisters of Allegany, NY, troubled by the site of homeless women eating out of their garbage bins, received permission from their religious congregation to open a shelter for women. Securing the use of the building at 409 W. 40th Street from the Archdiocese of NY, the shelter was opened on October 4, 1977. Unfortunately, as poverty exacerbated and Covid ripped through our City, the pictures from 1977 were eerily the same in 2020. The difference was the huge number of domestic violence cases in NYC and few options for women in desperate need. At any given time, 15 women, 20 years or over, call The Dwelling Place home. Our confidential domestic violence shelter provides healing environments for individuals leaving a dangerous situation. We give survivors of abuse the space to heal. Each woman receives an individualized care plan , support, and guidance to help her build a sustainable, self-supported lifestyle. We provide a secure environment where victims can begin the long journey becoming survivors The Dwelling Place also hosts Wednesday evening dinners for our community. Everyone is welcome to grab a pantry bag of shelf stable items and a hot meal. Each week, we serve between 250- 300 people which is desperately needed in our community. Values • Commitment We are committed to helping women in need and ending homelessness. • Quality We provide services that center around individual growth and development. • Innovation We provide uniquely designed programming to help women become more independent , safe and strong • Community We connect with the broader community with shared value to assisting in finding homeless women access to housing and programs • Integrity We are dedicated to serving our women and our community with the highest ethical standards and transparency. Our Services include: Safety planning Supportive counseling and support groups Help building life skills Housing assistance analysis and placement Employment assistance Legal consultations Case management Practical assistance Yoga Art Therapy Weekly visits with a primary care physician from Project Renewal Money management advising with First Republic Bank The average stay for the women is six months to one year giving them an opportunity to move from fear and fragility to strength and a new purpose. The Dwelling Place is a 501(c)(3) organization and operates solely through private donations rather than through government funds. The Dwelling Place has a faithful donor base, many volunteers, and an active Board of Directors who engage in fund-raising and friend-raising events to secure needed funds and to build new relationships with individuals and organizations who are invited to join us in our mission.