6 Resources
Since the 1870s, serving men and women experiencing homelessness and hunger in NYC. Emergency shelter, hot meals, clothing, and long-term residential recovery programs at 90 Lafayette Street. Call (212) 226-6214. Men's intake begins at 4pm daily. No appointment needed for emergency services. Long-term recovery program available for men seeking stable housing and sobriety. Free for all who come.
(212) 226-6214 · 90 Lafayette Street, New York, NY 10013
38 community centers across Greater New York offering emergency financial assistance, shelter, food pantries, rental aid, utility help, and case management for families in crisis. Call (212) 337-7200 or locate the nearest center at easternusa.salvationarmy.org/greater-new-york. No income proof required for most emergency services. Spiritual and emotional support also available. Open Mon–Fri 8am–5pm.
(212) 337-7200 · 120 W 14th Street, New York, NY 10011
Emergency financial assistance, food pantries, housing counseling, and case management for families in need across NYC and the Archdiocese of New York. Services open to all regardless of religion. Located at 1011 First Avenue, New York. Call (212) 541-7800 Mon–Fri 9am–5pm. Provides rental assistance, utility aid, immigration services, mental health counseling, and refugee resettlement support.
(212) 541-7800 · 1011 First Avenue, New York, NY 10022
Emergency shelter, transitional housing, and permanent housing programs for homeless individuals and families in NYC. Multiple programs serve men, families, and veterans. Located at 135 W. 50th St., New York. Call (212) 873-2600 Mon–Fri 9am–5pm. Programs include case management, job training, mental health services, and substance abuse treatment. Intake referrals available through 311 and NYC DHS.
(212) 873-2600 · 135 W. 50th St., New York, NY 10020
Largest public housing authority in North America managing 177,000 apartments across all five NYC boroughs. Apply for public housing and Section 8 housing choice vouchers through NYCHA's MyNYCHA portal or call (718) 707-7771 Mon–Fri 8am–5pm. Office at 90 Church St. Income guidelines apply. Section 8 waitlist opens periodically. Bring photo ID and household income documentation to apply.
(718) 707-7771 · 90 Church St., New York, NY 10007
NY State agency administering affordable housing programs, Section 8 vouchers, Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, and weatherization assistance statewide. Located at 641 Lexington Ave., New York. Call (866) 275-3427 Mon–Fri 9am–5pm. Find affordable housing listings, apply for weatherization, and access mortgage and rental assistance programs through hcr.ny.gov. Serves all 62 NY counties.
(866) 275-3427 · 641 Lexington Ave., New York, NY 10022