Individuals who have nowhere else to turn
come to GCCC for help
Services & Programs Serve Thousands
In a community as prosperous as Westchester County it is difficult to believe that a need exists for social service agencies to support the poor, the hungry, and the homeless… or that some of the homeless are children. The truth is:
- There are approximately 1300 homeless individuals living in Westchester County
- 1 in 5 Westchester residents receive some kind of food assistance at some time in the year according to The Food Bank for Westchester, Inc.
- Westchester is ranked eighth in a list of least affordable metropolitan areas in the U.S. making it difficult for low-income individuals to find and keep housing
- Outside of New York City, Westchester has the highest rate of HIV/AIDS in New York State
Each year , GCCC assists over 3,000 individuals and provides almost 100,000 free meals throughits various programs.
Please visit the A Day at GCCC page for a real life overview of how our services can improve lives every day.
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About Our
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Housing & Feeding Services
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The Soup Kitchen provides 30,000 free,nutritionally balanced, hot, mid-morning meals each year to anyone in need, every Monday through Friday at 33 Church Street. Holiday meals, delivered meals and take-home meals comprise an additional 5,000 plates of food provided to the poor and troubled in our area.
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Open Arms shelter and rehabilitative services, provides a full range of services for homeless men, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, sheltering up to 38 men each night. Services include walk-in facilities and support for non-resident homeless men in the county.
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Samaritan House provides transitional and emergency housing for up to 19 homeless women. Comprehensive services include individualized treatment for those who suffer from substance abuse, domestic violence or HIV/AIDs.
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Project Trust provides a safe haven for homeless men and women who do not live in the traditional shelters and gives them access to a clean change of clothing, nutritious meals, laundry facilities and counseling services from mental health professionals.
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Housing Services works to prevent homelessness with an eviction prevention program that provides household financial management counseling, housing referrals, rent and legal assistance to more than 400 families each year. Target populations include individuals with a history of mental illness or substance abuse and those living with HIV/AIDs.
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Children & Youth Services
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The Summer Camp provides an enriching recreational experience for up to 130 homeless and disadvantaged children for five weeks each summer. Activities include swimming, arts and crafts, sports, field trips, and reading instruction.
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Mentoring Program After school mentoring for homeless and disadvantaged children is provided for two hours a day, four days a week throughout the year. Approximately 75 campers and counselors from the Summer Camp program participate.
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The Day Care Program serves working parents by providing a safe and caring environment for up to 29 children aged two years, nine months to five years. The newly renovated facility operates five days a week, from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The early education program provides readiness for kindergarten.
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Elderly & Disabled Services
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Neighbors Home Care Services is a Licensed Home Care Service Agency (LHCSA) that provides quality home health care services to nearly 400 homebound seniors and disabled individuals annually. Personal care aides, home health aides, cleaners, cooks, grocery shoppers, Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses help this vulnerable population remain in their homes.
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Rainbow Outreach & Drop-In Center offers a safe environment and weekly recreational activities for 35 developmentally disabled adults and Saturday morning activities and referral services for developmentally disabled children, adults and their families.
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