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The First Step Toward a Permanent Home

New York City offers the most comprehensive shelter system for single adults in the country.

Project Renewal’s 11 emergency shelters house almost 2,500 people each year, connecting those who need a home with the safe environment and supportive services they need. We work mainly with clients with histories of substance use and mental illness diagnoses as they work toward health, sobriety, and ultimately, employment and permanent housing. We are committed to helping our clients move out of shelter and into homes of their own.

What is an emergency shelter?

In New York City, anyone who does not have a place to stay has the right to be placed in a shelter. If you need a safe place to sleep, the Department of Homeless Services will make sure you have a bed.

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97%
of shelter clients placed into permanent housing remained there for at least one year
241
is the average number of days someone spends in a shelter before getting a permanent home of their own
85%
of residents in permanent homes were still living independently after one year
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Our Emergency Housing

Ana’s Place

Providing support and a home for over 100 adults in the Bronx.

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East Williamsburg Men’s Shelter

This former youth hostel has been transformed into a shelter for older adults who have a history of substance use.

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Fort Washington Men’s Shelter

Over 200 adults live at this mental health residence that is also home to the city’s only shelter-based dental clinic.

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Marsha’s House

This is New York City’s only shelter for young adults between the ages of 18 and 35 who identify as being part of the LGBTQIA+ community. 

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The mural in the courtyard of Marsha’s House features activist Marsha P. Johnson’s rainbow arms surrounding a group of queer, trans, youth of color being welcomed into shelter.

New Providence Women’s Shelter

2026 will unveil a brand new building on this site, as we transform a very old midtown shelter into a purpose-built, multi-use complex including both shelter and supportive housing for adults.

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A rendering of the gut renovated, purpose built New Providence Women’s Shelter and Housing. Trees, cars, and people line the street in front of a spacious modern building with large windows.

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