Meron
I’ve been working at the NCS Residence as a case aide for almost a year. I’m in social work school, and this is my first job working in human services.
Clement
“I’ve been working at NCS for about four years now. I get to interact a lot with the clients, and they’re cool to interact with.”
Robert
“I’ve been at NCS since 2005. It’s great.”
Noe
“I like working at NCS because everyone is dependent on me so much. I didn’t ever have this before. I feel the appreciation from everyone.”
Juamesha
“I’m going to remember this building for many reasons but I’ll mostly remember it for making me the woman I am today. I became independent while I was here.” Read more from Juamesha...
James Ray
“I am so grateful to live in the NCS Residence. It provides me a sense of stability. I had been working in antique books but then in 2009 I got very sick and couldn’t work.” Read more from James Ray…
Nachell
“I’ve been in the social service field for about fifteen plus years, working mostly in homeless shelters with families. I love the work. I just find a connection between myself and helping others to overcome barriers – drug addiction, sexual or domestic abuse, and helping people achieve their goals.” Read more from Nachell…
“You make me believe that there are still good people.”
“Before I started working at NCS, I worked with Adult Protective Services. Someone once told me, “You make me believe that there are still good people.” I love helping people.” Read more…
Monique
“I migrated here from Jamaica in 2006 and started working at the NCS Residence. It was my first time working with a vulnerable population, and I learned a lot.” Read more from Monique...
Juan
“I think I was born to love art. During my time here at Louis Nine House, I have been blessed to receive so much support. LNH is not only a safe place for me to rest my head but a place where I find peace and inspiration to make my art.” Read more from Juan...
Maggie
“Working to benefit people who face intersectional discrimination is extremely important and it’s clear that this is something that most people who are homeless have to deal with. Working at NCS is great because I know that what I’m doing is ultimately helping the residents and that makes me happy.” Read more from Maggie...
Raphael
“I like living on the Upper East Side. It’s quiet. I like bike riding. I used do the whole loop around Central Park.” Read more from Raphael...
Valerie
“I used to work with an HIV/AIDS population in my previous job, and one of my patients died. I needed to get away, and so I went to Honduras and volunteered for a year. I taught English to kids in kindergarten and first grade. It was life changing.” Read more from Valerie...
Nelson
“I grew up in both Puerto Rico and New York. We moved back and forth a lot, but I feel more like a New Yorker now. I’ve lived in 4 of the boroughs but my favorite was Queens.” Read more from Nelson...
T
“The quote “Be the change you want to see in the world” is hanging on my wall. I see it every morning and it’s like, “yeah that!” College felt like the only option, and it helped me find my purpose and to learn and grow.” Read more from T…
Winslo
“My heart fills when I watch them smile and spend time together with everyone getting along and just being happy. I get to feel like I am playing a part in making their lives better.” Read more from Winslo...
Fidelia
“When I was younger, I used to bring lunch to my mom’s office and would pass a homeless shelter on the way. I wanted to help and so once I was in middle school I spent two summers volunteering there doing meal prep, washing dishes, and packing food pantry bags.” Read more from Fidelia...
Dion
“I’m a big fan of Muhammad Ali. He came out of prison, and he said he didn’t want to kill his own people. He did a lot for us. Like Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr.” Read more from Dion...
Elizabeth
“I’ve worked with a lot of people, particularly young adults that have been through the foster care system and have had a lot of significant trauma in their lives. They come in feeling broken. I think part of helping someone find work is getting a sense of who they are and what they really want to do next and to also get a sense of their self-confidence.” Read more from Elizabeth...
Ron
“I love to read literature. I’m actually working on a novel. It’s a coming-of-age story. It’s about leaving North Carolina, coming to New York, and pursuing a dream.” Read more from Ron...