JERICHO PROJECT
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Mission Statement
In 1983 a group of caring New Yorkers founded Jericho Project. Growing from our genesis as a small housing program that helped homeless men and women move off the street, Jericho now provides more than 500 units of supportive housing as well as significant life-changing services to more than 1,500 homeless and at-risk adults and children, including more than 550 veterans throughout New York City. Inspired by the belief that transformation can occur in every individual that comes to us for assistance, Jericho Project steadfastly works to advance its mission to end homelessness at its roots by creating a community that inspires individual change, fosters sustainable independence, and motivates men and women to reach their greatest potential.
About This Cause
The New York City homeless population has surpassed 50,000 — including over 1,000 veterans — with poverty affecting a growing number of individuals and families. Jericho Project provides housing, case management, employment services, and other critical programming to 1,500 adults and children in five service areas: Supportive Housing, Workforce Opportunities, Family Programs, Veterans Initiative, and Homelessness Prevention and Housing Placement. The vast majority of people come to Jericho from homeless shelters, residential substance abuse treatment programs, referrals by the Department of Veterans Affairs, veteran-service and community-based organizations, or directly from living on the streets. The average age of clients living in Jericho’s housing programs is 46; 67% are men and 33% are women. 66% of residents are African-American, 25% Latino/a, and 8% Caucasian. 44% of the individuals served were veterans.