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Homeward NYC

Our mission is to provide housing and wraparound services that empower homeless young mothers, LGBTQ young people and older adults to live life forward.

We began in 1989 with an Upper West Side mixed-age residence that is a transitional family shelter for homeless mothers and their children and long-term, affordable housing for low-income and homeless seniors. In 2011, we created a first of its kind LGBTQ young adult supportive housing site in West Harlem. In 2015 we opened a Bronx LGBTQ site. In 2020, we reorganized West End Residences and our Tr

ue Colors Housing for LGBTQ young adults as Homeward NYC. Our mission remains the same: to provide housing and wraparound services that empower homeless young mothers, LGBTQ young adults and seniors to live life forward.

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Homeward NYC is a dba of West End Residences HDFC, Inc.

08/26/2026

Women’s Equality Day is celebrated on Aug. 26 to commemorate the adoption of the 19th Amendment granting (some) women the right to vote. It’s a reminder of how far we’ve come and that the struggle for equality continues.

This Women’s Equality Day, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and potential of women in our communities. 💙

At Homeward NYC, we support young mothers as they overcome homelessness, trauma, and barriers to stability. Through safe housing, supportive services, and empowerment programs, we help women build confidence, independence, and brighter futures for themselves and their children.

When women have the resources and support they need, families and communities thrive.

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08/19/2026

At Homeward NYC, we provide more than housing—we create pathways forward for homeless young mothers, LGBTQIA+ young adults, and older adults through supportive services, community, and care.

For many residents, housing is the first step toward healing from trauma, building stability, and reaching their goals. Through onsite case management, behavioral health care, counseling, skills-building programs, and community activities, we help New Yorkers move from surviving to thriving.

Everyone deserves a place to call home—and the support to build a brighter future. Learn more www.homeward.nyc/news

08/17/2026

Today, on National Nonprofit Day, we celebrate the power of community to create lasting change.

Every day, Homeward NYC provides safe housing, supportive services, and opportunities for young mothers, children, LGBTQIA+ youth, and older adults experiencing homelessness. None of this is possible without our dedicated staff, volunteers, partners, and generous supporters.

Together, we're doing more than providing shelter—we're helping our residents build stable futures filled with hope, healing, and possibility.

Thank you for standing with us and making every success story possible. 💙 Support our programs- www.homeward.nyc/donate

08/13/2026

At Homeward NYC, social, educational, and wellness activities help residents strengthen relationships, practice life skills, and build supportive peer networks. Each year, we serve 140 young mothers and 190 babies/preschoolers, 110 LGBTQIA+ young adults, and 40 older adults through programs that reduce isolation and promote well-being.

From parenting groups to tenant workshops and senior wellness activities, residents gain confidence, connection, and leadership skills. Every supportive housing site has a Resident Advisory Council, empowering residents to shape their communities and serve as leaders.

Together, we create spaces where New Yorkers can heal, connect, and thrive.

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08/10/2026

Housing comes first—healing comes together. 🏠✨

Our formerly homeless residents are so much more than a diagnosis. That’s why Homeward NYC offers low-barrier wellness options like Peace Circles—a nonclinical group setting built on mutual respect, trauma-informed care, and emotional well-being.

Whether as a supplement or alternative to therapy, Peace Circles give residents the tools to resolve conflict, support their neighbors, and actively lead their own journey toward stability. As seen in the graphic we hosted a Peace Circle last year and was well attended.

Learn more about how we support LGBTQIA+ youth and young families: www.homeward.nyc

08/07/2026

Strong communities are built through partnership. 💙

Homeward NYC is grateful for our partnership with whose commitment to providing healthcare, supportive services, and resources helps strengthen the communities we serve.

Together, we work to ensure that New Yorkers experiencing homelessness have access to the care, stability, and support they need to move forward.

When organizations come together, we create stronger pathways to healing, housing, and hope.

08/04/2026

For many LGBTQIA+ young adults, finding a safe place to call home can be life-changing. 💙

While LGBTQIA+ people represent a small percentage of the population, they are disproportionately impacted by homelessness. The young adults entering Homeward NYC’s LGBTQIA+-affirming supportive housing have experienced rejection, discrimination, trauma, and housing instability.

Your support provides more than a home—it creates a safe, affirming space where young people can heal, access services, build stability, and thrive.

Together, we can help LGBTQIA+ young adults live life forward. Support our programs- www.homeward.nyc/donate

07/29/2026

At just 23 years old, the average young mother at Homeward NYC is balancing the immense weight of parenting a toddler with the trauma of homelessness.

Our single mothers are the youngest heads of household in the shelter system. Their stories are defined by resilience, but the hurdles they face are devastating:

Two-thirds are survivors of domestic or family violence.

32% experienced homelessness themselves as children—meaning the cycle is threatening a whole new generation.

Each night, Homeward NYC is home to 52 young mothers and 74 beautiful children (with an average age of just 28 months).

We are here to break the cycle. At Homeward NYC, these brave mothers gain access to safe, transitional housing where they can heal from trauma, build essential life skills, set long-term goals, and achieve permanent housing for their young families.

But we can’t do it alone. Your support directly funds the safety, resources, and fresh starts these families deserve.

✨ Be a part of their success story. Learn more www.homeward.nyc/news ✨

Providing a roof is only our first step towards supporting stability for young families. Self-care is also key. This photo is from a daylong onsite retreat for young mothers. Participants enjoyed therapeutic experiences including floral therapy, a vision board workshop, a calming sound bath, and soothing massages. Generous volunteers provided childcare so moms could be fully engaged. They shared this was their first chance in months to focus on themselves without distraction. It also was an opportunity to connect with other young mothers. They left feeling more relaxed and equipped with wellness toolkits for ongoing self-care.

07/22/2026

Did you know that the number of seniors aged 65+ in NYC shelters has quadrupled over the past decade? Many of the older adults who come to are breaking long cycles of poverty, chronic homelessness, and domestic abuse. Because of these hardships, many face medical conditions typically seen in people 20 years older. Homeward NYC provides these resilient individuals with a safe, affordable place to live and age with dignity. Through supportive care and community activities, our senior residents stay active, socially engaged, and independent—which directly improves their physical and mental health. Even better? Our unique intergenerational model brings seniors and young families together to learn, celebrate, and support one another. Your support ensures NYC seniors don't just find a roof over their heads—they find a community where they can truly thrive. ✨ Help a neighbor age in place with dignity. Donate today www.homeward.nyc/donate✨

Address

475 Riverside Drive, Suite 740
New York, NY
10115

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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http://www.homeward.nyc/donate

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