Thank You, Brown Harris Stevens!
NCS Scholars and Louis Nine House residents recently visited Brown Harris Stevens’ midtown office to meet with employees from different departments and learn about their career paths.
Isabella, an NCS Scholar
Isabella always gave her all in school, working hard to make her family proud and achieve her dream of becoming a nurse. But living with her mom, dad, grandmother, and sister in a 300 square-foot apartment meant she didn’t always have a quiet place to study or get a full night’s sleep.
NCS in the News
NCS Scholars addresses the growing crisis of housing insecurity among college students. Read more from CNN.
NCS Scholars has officially launched!
Thank you to everyone who participated in the NCS Scholars launch event.
Odalys hits the books
“NCS Scholars is giving me space,” Odalys shared. “I’ve never had that. I’m able to focus on my school work and follow my dreams. I am excited for this next chapter."
Meet Mary Jacobs, Program Director at NCS Scholars: LIC
NCS Scholars is led by Mary Jacobs (nee Clark) previously the Senior Case Manager at Louis Nine House (LNH), NCS’s supportive residence for young adults. “I love working with young people who have experienced homelessness,” she shared. “I love helping them break down barriers and helping them reach their goals.”
Introducing NCS Scholars: LIC
In October, students began moving into NCS Scholars: LIC, our program that houses CUNY students experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity. Residents have access to on-site supports that address issues associated with homelessness and housing insecurity.
The NCS August 2021 Newsletter
Check out what’s new at NCS!
NCS To Pilot New Program
NCS recently announced plans to develop a pilot program to provide a residence for college students who are experiencing homelessness.