Jericho Project

York City’s current robust initiative to end homelessness. In our great city, homeless shelters are required to take in all individuals that need a roof over their heads. But a night in a shelter is often very unsafe and just a temporary solution to a much deeper problem. In 2016, access to affordable housing in New York City is extremely limited and finding a stable job without an address or clean belongings is next to impossible! That is why Jericho Project’s innovate service model offers a holistic and sustainable solution to homelessness -and one that costs taxpayers one-third of what shelters cost! We provide supportive housing and comprehensive services to homeless and at-risk individuals so they can achieve long-term independence. Our expert program specialists, case managers and mental health professionals find clients private, clean, safe apartments and work with them to remain stably housed through employment services, mental and physical health care support, and legal counseling. 95% of our clients do not return to homelessness after joining us. Thanks to the support of generous partners in this work Jericho has grown enormously since our conception in 1983. From owning one supportive housing residence, we now own seven and are in the process of building an eighth. From serving just 40 homeless individuals, we are now reaching over 2,000 per year.