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Jericho Project's Young Professionals Council
ORGANIZATION: Jericho Project
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13 people are interested
Jericho Project, a nationally-acclaimed nonprofit working to end homelessness in New York City, is currently launching a Young Professionals Council (YPC). The YPC is a way for rising young professionals ages 24-35 to maximize their impact on the well-being of our city's most vulnerable populations. By strategizing modern and inventive ways to raise awareness and funds, collaborating and network with influential corporate and individual philanthropists and community leaders, and developing their leadership and team-building skills, the members of the YPC will contribute to the mission of ending youth homelessness in NYC in a meaningful way.
Programmatic Focus:
The Young Professionals Council will focus its advocacy and fundraising efforts on Jericho Project's newest Young Adult Program, which serves individuals ages 18-25 who have aged out of foster care and are struggling to find housing and employment. In particular, Jericho's Young Adult Program targets homeless young adults who identify as lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender (LGBT).
A recent New York City census identified over 5,000 young adults who are at-risk or homeless; this is likely an underestimate due to young adults' tendency to couch-surf rather than sleep on the streets or in shelters. And while those who identify as LGBT make up about 10% of the young adult population, they make up a much larger 40% of the homeless young adult population, being more likely to be kicked out of their homes than their non-LGBT peers. They are also more likely to suffer from depressive disorders, substance abuse and suicide ideation than their heterosexual counterparts. This significantly underserved population can greatly benefit from Jericho's already established housing, employment and health care programs.
Jericho Project's goal is to help its young adult clients achieve independence and wellbeing. In 2015 we launched Knowledge and Employment for Young Adults (KEYA) to help our clients identify and prepare for their ideal careers. With construction on our eighth residence in the Bronx underway, we will soon be expanding to supportive housing for young adults.
Still in its formative years, the Young Adult Program will need significant advocacy and input to increase its impact. All of the YPC's work will be channeled into expanding and improving Jericho Project's Young Adult Program.
Time Commitment:
* 1 calendar year tenure cycle--renewable year-over-year (for 3 years)
* 1 quarterly in-person meeting
* 1 quarterly conference call
* 1 annual volunteer/service engagement with the Agency *Families, friends & colleagues are welcome
Membership Perks:
* Networking with fellow philanthropic young professionals from NYC's top industries
* Career Development and leadership training
* Mentorship opportunities with JP's Executive Board and the Women's Affinity group members
* Recognition on Jericho Project website as a founding member of the Young Professionals Council
Interested candidates should email sdsa@jerichoproject.org with a brief overview of their job experience and philanthropic interests (subject line: "Young Professionals Council"). Learn more at http://jerichoproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Jericho-Project-Young-Professionals-Council-Concept-Paper-May-2016-1.pdf .
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About Jericho Project
Location:
245 West 29th Street, New York, NY 10001, US
Mission Statement
Jericho Project's mission is to end homelessness at its roots by creating a community that inspires individual change, fosters sustainable independence and motivates men and women to reach their greatest potential. Our national model combines supportive housing, customized counseling, and ongoing aftercare. This comprehensive model enables at-risk and homeless people to succeed in jobs, reunite with their families and lead fulfilling lives.
Description
Jericho's nationally-recognized program model combines supportive housing with individualized relapse prevention counseling, family reunification support, vocational and educational programming, and ongoing aftercare. For more than a quarter of a century the vast amount of Jericho residents have maintained their sobriety while making remarkable personal achievements, with 95% of residents who have transitioned to independent lives maintaining their sobriety and housing stability.
By the end of 2010 Jericho Project will provide 330 units of supportive housing to formerly homeless men and women and families in New York City. Jericho owns and operates one congregate residence in Central Harlem and four in the Bronx, which provide 174 single room occupancies units with shared kitchens and bathrooms and 79 small studio apartments, as well as a 47-unit Supportive Apartment Program, also in the Bronx.
In 2009 Jericho expanded its Supportive Apartment Program to include 20 units for homeless veterans (Veterans Supportive Apartments). This year Jericho will further expand its Supportive Apartment Program to include 30 units for families.
In addition, Jericho is currently constructing two new veterans congregate residences-- the first new supportive housing programs for veterans in New York City in 15 years -- that will provide 132 units of housing to homeless and low-income veterans by 2011.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
245 W. 29th StreetSuite 902New York, NY 10001
DATE POSTED
May 23, 2016
SKILLS
- Strategic Planning
- Business Analysis
- Fundraising
- Business Development & Sales Management
- Community Outreach
- Business Planning
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 24
- 1 year (quarterly meetings and one annual event)
- Rising young professional aged 24-35 with an interest in philanthropy and networking.