For those in need: food, shelter, healthcare, mental health, rehab, education, legal aid, housing.🌟
Project Hospitality is a community-based, not-for-profit agency established in 1982 as an interfaith volunteer emergency response to the needs of homeless and hungry persons in Staten Island, New York. Incorporated in 1984, this volunteer community network implemented life-saving measures to meet the critical needs of homeless persons in the borough by providing emergency outreach, food, clothing,
and shelter. The agency began with a simple food pantry and soup kitchen in 1982, opening the borough's first overnight voluntary church emergency shelter for homeless men in 1983, followed by a voluntary church-based women's shelter and year-round men's shelter in 1984. In 1985, Project Hospitality opened a trailer at the Staten Island Ferry Terminal to provide emergency and referral services to homeless persons who had congregated in the ferry terminal, the only heated public space on Staten Island. The outreach trailer represented the agency's first city contract, with the then NYC Human Resources Administration. It was through the intake and referral process of this initial drop-in center model that the agency was able to identify the multiple needs of homeless persons coming for help. Nearly all (97%) of the persons served were addicted to either alcohol or drugs, and 63% had a history of mental illness. Of 2,000 homeless persons served annually by the agency, 591, or 30% were HIV+. Having identified the special needs of mental health and chemical dependency treatment and HIV care for the population of homeless people served in Staten Island, Project Hospitality then developed a comprehensive continuum of care over the years to meet those special needs while developing models of housing and community-based clinical treatment and support services that would provide long-term assistance. The mission of Project Hospitality reflects that commitment to a continuum of care. Continuum of Care
Having identified the special needs for mental health, chemical dependency treatment, and HIV care for the population of homeless people we serve on Staten Island, Project Hospitality has developed a comprehensive continuum of compassionate care over the years to meet those special needs while providing the basics of food, clothing, and shelter and developing models of housing that would provide long-term support with the highest level of self-sufficiency possible. This continuum of care includes clinical care and a variety of housing models — emergency, transitional, and permanent supportive — to meet the needs of multiply diagnosed homeless persons. The multidisciplinary and integrated service delivery continuum of HIV support services provides a safety net for many clients with multiple needs in addition to living with AIDS. It provides our clients the support of a larger recovery community, where living with HIV is one factor among other disabilities and life stories.
05/28/2026
We are excited to welcome Rev. Dr. Darlene “Dr. Dee” Williams as the new Chief Executive Officer of Project Hospitality, effective June 1, 2026. 💙
A nationally recognized leader with decades of experience serving communities across New York City, Dr. Dee brings a strong vision rooted in compassion, equity, and meaningful community impact.
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Dee to the Project Hospitality family as we begin this exciting new chapter together.
05/27/2026
05/11/2026
On April 29, our Help Center staff came together for Denim Day💙👖to stand in solidarity with survivors of sexual and domestic violence.
Throughout the week, we hosted a workshop with our new Vibrant Mental Health Team with guest speakers from Fatherhood Matters🗣️, held a moment of silence 🤍, and joined the DA Office and Family Justice Center in a borough-wide show of support🤝🏽.
Through art, education, and community, we continue to raise awareness and uplift survivors.
04/30/2026
We’re proud to celebrate our very own Luis Pico on being named a Community Service Awards Honoree by 👏
Your leadership and dedication to Project Hospitality make a lasting impact every day.
Congratulations, Luis, on this well-deserved recognition!
04/16/2026
Standing up for food security in NYC, we’re joining advocates across the city to call for $100M in baseline funding for Community Food Connection (CFC), a vital lifeline for more than 700 food pantries and soup kitchens serving over 1 million New Yorkers. Let’s make food access a priority in the next NYC budget!
St. John's Bread & Life
Citymeals on Wheels
Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen
Met Council
New York Common Pantry
Part of the Solution
The Campaign Against Hunger
WSCAH
Food Bank For New York City | NYC Nonprofit
City Harvest
United Way of New York City
Equity Advocates
04/14/2026
Bringing a little extra joy this season🐣💛 Our Help Center kids had such a fun time earlier this month creating their own Easter baskets!
Thank you to Maria Ramos for leading such a special activity and making it a memorable day for everyone involved 🌸
04/10/2026
We’re proud to share that our VITA volunteer, Georgiy Abdurahmanov, has been recognized as a Spectrum News NY1 New Yorker of the Week for his incredible work supporting our community 💙
Through our free tax preparation program, volunteers like Georgiy help individuals and families navigate tax season and access the refunds they deserve.
📅 With the April 15 deadline approaching, free tax prep is still available, and appointments continue year-round!
So grateful to be part of moments like this 💛 Thank you to the students and families at Academy of St. Dorothy for putting together these beautiful Easter baskets for our community. Your kindness is making a real difference for Staten Island children this holiday season🐣🌷💛
03/31/2026
Join us on Tuesday, June 16 as we honor Reverend Dr. Terry T***a and celebrate her lasting impact on the Staten Island community at this year’s Spring Gala. 💙
Tickets, sponsorship opportunities, and donation information are available at the link in our bio!
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