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Urban Justice Center advocates for and empowers NYC's most vulnerable residents through a combination of direct legal service, systemic advocacy, community education and political organizing. We assist our clients on numerous levels, from one-on-one legal advice, to helping individuals access housing, to filing class action lawsuits to effect systemic change.

"Daystar Life Center provides the necessities of life to our neighbors in need in order to alleviate hunger, homelessness, and hopelessness". They serve neighbors in need regardless of race, sexual orientation, religion or age. Their target population includes the elderly, disabled, chronically ill, people employed making less than livable wages, the uninsured or under-insured, homeless people and people suffering from situational crises

People’s Emergency Center (PEC) is located in West Philadelphia. PEC’s mission is to nurture families, strengthen neighborhoods and drive change. For families, children, and youth experiencing homelessness, PEC offers more than 235 affordable housing units, job training, parenting and early childhood education, financial education and planning, life skills and technology classes. PEC seeks to change the life trajectory for the families who seek its services and inspire them to achieve housing security and financial stability.

The Ali Forney Center was founded in 2002 in memory of Ali Forney, a homeless gender-nonconforming youth who was forced to live on the streets, where they were tragically murdered. Too many of these youth are rejected by their families and the broader community and are thus forced to survive on the streets, facing the dangers of violence, HIV infection, and homophobia. Committed to saving the lives of LGBTQ+ young people, the organization's mission is to protect them from the harms of homelessnessJuly-15- and empower them with the tools needed to live independently through services that can help them thrive.

The Anacortes Family Center's mission is to serve homeless women, children and families in crisis by providing shelter in addition to comprehensive transformational services to achieve long lasting personal success and self-sufficiency, and to prevent homelessness in our community through advocacy and by providing affordable housing options. AFC's unique approach has led to the distinction of being one of the most successful shelters in the state at helping clients achieve self-sufficiency. Last year AFC served the most vulnerable clients* and over 80% of our clients graduated successfully - finding a permanent place to call home and a job to support the household.*Measured with the objective tool used by all homeless programs called the “Vulnerability index”.

To give our community's children and parents the knowledge and support needed for strong and healthy families.

Beth-El extends dignity and respect to all individuals and families while connecting them to housing, food, and services withintheir communities.

Our mission is to break the cycle of homelessness for the elderly, single parents with children, and persons with special needs. We offer non-traditional permanent and transitional housing solutions and programs and services that create independence, empowerment, and self-worth.

We provide a welcoming, safe place for those experiencing homelessness, tending to their most basic and vital needs. We treat each guest as a whole person, ministering to their mind, body, and spirit while honoring them with dignity, fairness, and respect.

To develop and implement collaborative, local solutions that foster hope, opportunity, and stability for people experiencing homelessness.

Act as an economic development corporation that provides charitable and educational aid to members of the community and for religious activities in accordance with the statement of faith of The First Assembly of God of the City of Phoenix.

Jubilee's mission is to "to support women experiencing poverty to build stable and fulfilling futures, one extraordinary woman at a time." Led by the guiding principle that all women deserve respect and dignity, Jubilee is dedicated to providing extensive supportive services to help every woman make permanent life changes. We connect women with educational opportunities, services and support to help them achieve self-sufficiency.