Who We Are
The Neighborhood Coalition for Shelter, Inc. (NCS) serves people who are chronically homeless, formerly homeless or at-risk of becoming homeless. Established in 1982 by religious and community leaders on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, NCS was founded on the premise that homelessness is the responsibility of the entire community.
Program & Financial Highlights
| Neighborhood Coalition for Shelter, Inc. 157 East 86th Street New York, N.Y. 10028 |
T: 212-537-5100 | ncs@ncsinc.org |
| F: 212-860-2301 | www.ncsinc.org |
MISSION
NCS is dedicated to providing housing and support that can transform lives and to working with community partners to reduce, prevent and ultimately end homelessness.
PROGRAM ENHANCEMENTS & OUTCOMES
The past year has been a challenging one for the City's homeless adults and for organizations like NCS who provide services to this underserved population. A weakened economy has reduced government and philanthropic budgets, social service resources, and employment opportunities for those re-entering the workplace (especially for those with limited skills and experience, or disabilities). As we have throughout our history, NCS stepped up to respond to the increased community need.
Despite the challenges, we introduced new and enhanced program components and continued to achieve strong outcomes:
- Our OPTIONS educational and pre-vocational program served 178 homeless and formerly homeless adults including disabled men and women. Although many had never held a job prior to enrolling, 30% secured employment through their program participation. This is a significant accomplishment for this population.
- 46 NCS clients were employed at some point during the past fiscal year, 25 of whom were hired into new positions, six securing first jobs and two promoted by their employers during the course of the year.
- 37 participated in educational or vocational training programs at NCS or off-site through referrals from NCS Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors.
- Chance for Change, our State-licensed outpatient substance abuse treatment program, served 92 clients with 33% achieving at least three months’ sobriety.
- 31 clients were served in our transitional housing programs; 23% moved on to more permanent housing.
- Our seasonal shelter served 68 clients, 38% of whom moved into temporary or permanent housing as a result of services.
- NCS's long-term supportive housing programs served a total of 124 clients: Our young adult tenants who have aged out of foster care at Louis Nine House are supported until moving out by age 26 to independent living or a permanent adult supportive program, if needed. At the NCS Residence, we offer a permanent supportive housing setting where 74% of tenants have resided for more than three years.
FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
| From Our Audited Consolidated Financial Statement | |
| Year Ended June 30, 2011 | |
| Public Support and Revenue | |
| Public Support | $1,496,955 |
| Government Support | $2,539,730 |
| Revenue | $311,067 |
| Total Public Support and Revenue | $4,347,752 |
| Expense | |
| Program Services | $3,174,38 |
| Administration | $614,710 |
| Development | $332,97 |
| Total Expenses | $4,122,069 |
| Change in Net Assets from Operating Activity | $225,683 |
| Non-Operating Activities | |
| Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments | $219,053 |
| Change in Net Assets | $444,736 |
| Net Assets - Beginning of Year | $5,636,898 |
| Net Assets - End of Year | $6,081,634 |
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
| Officers | Directors |
| David A. Oliver, President Wolcott B. Dunham, Jr., Vice President Stephanie W. Guest, Vice President Brinton Taylor Parson, Vice President Susan Stevens, Treasurer Jill W. Lampe, Assistant Treasurer Josephine N. McFadden, Secretary |
Nancy Carr Barbara Chocky Anne Davidson Abigail Black Elbaum Patricia Falk Alice F. Greif Thomas J. Kilkenny Sophie K. Kramer Ann Ross Loeb Christine Miller Martin Jennifer Neumaier Stephanie Shuman Christopher W. Solomon |
Ira L. Mandelker, Ph.D., Executive Director
Neighborhood Coalition for Shelter is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.