Building relationships with our residents is crucial when it comes to providing effective supportive services, but there’s no blanket approach when it comes to establishing trust with an individual in our programs. Our clients often come to us after long periods of instability and chaos, and our program staff knows gaining trust is a process and can take time. Here’s a great example of how Case Manager Juliana’s persistency paid off and made all the difference in the life of former resident Michael.

This August, Providence House turns 43 years old! As we reflect on over 4 decades of service in the community, we do so with much hope for the future. Our programs have evolved in response to the needs of the community while remaining true their values which have made Providence House so effective for so many individuals.

For the first time in nearly 3 years, Providence House hosted its annual People of Hope dinner. This was truly a momentous occasion as we celebrated the resiliency of our organization. This was also our first opportunity to honor the lives of Janet D’Addario and Sister Elaine Roulet. These remarkable women shaped the foundation of Providence House though their many years of services.

In the three challenging years since our last People of Hope dinner, we have grown stronger as an agency and as an agent for change in our community. With support from donors, Providence House has increased its capacity to house at-risk individuals and families, while developing targeted programs that address the specific needs of those we serve. With enduring homelessness and ongoing troubles at Rikers Island, solutions and positive alternatives are needed now more than ever. Thanks our partners, we know that Providence House has a strong and bright future as we look ahead to new opportunities for opening even more transitional and permanent housing and developing even more robust programs for the women and families that we serve.