Neighborhood Coalition for Shelter

The Neighborhood Coalition for Shelter (NCS) is dedicated to providing housing and support that can transform the lives of New Yorkers who are homeless, formerly homeless, or at-risk of homelessness. NCS currently serves more than 900 clients yearly, many of whom have needs that cannot be met in other settings due to mental illness, addiction, trauma, and other disorders that hamper personal development and independent living. Our holistic approach to the complex problems of each of our clients has effectively assisted individuals who have been unsuccessful in other settings or were left untreated and at the margins of society. NCS was founded in 1982 by faith, civic, and community leaders on the Upper East Side of Manhattan who came together to find a solution to homelessness inspired by the belief that homelessness is the responsibility of the entire community. Thirty-four years later, NCS still provides housing and supportive services on the Upper East Side. These programs, as well as newer offerings in the Bronx and the Upper West Side, operate under the same key principles at all locations: high quality, compassionate, client-centric individualized support. We aim to address the root causes of homelessness and eliminate barriers to service, treatment, and personal growth that often perpetuate homelessness.