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3 people are interested
RUN THE TCS NEW YORK CITY MARATHON TO BENEFIT HOMELESS NEW YORKERS!
ORGANIZATION: Jericho Project
Please visit the new page to apply.
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3 people are interested
82,036 motivated runners were not selected in this year’s drawing to run the TCS New York City Marathon on November 5 th. But they still have a chance to participate!
Jericho Project, a 34-year old, nationally-acclaimed nonprofit organization ending homelessness at its roots, is offering compassionate runners a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: run the TCS New York City Marathon to help end homelessness in New York City!
As an Official Charity Partner in the marathon, Jericho Project can guarantee entry for our runners. We will also provide individual and group training plans, Jericho Project gear, and the enthusiastic cheers of our staff and clients on race day. In return, each runner will raise as much money as he or she can (the sky is the limit; the minimum is $5,000), which will go directly towards Jericho’s life-changing housing, employment, education, and health services for homeless New Yorkers.
Who are you fundraising for? Jericho Project served over 2,600 homeless New Yorkers in 2016. Roughly 500 of our clients were veterans, and almost 1,000 of them were children under the age of 18. We have also launched a new program that provides specific services to homeless young adults ages 18-25. 40% of this population identifies as LGBTQ.
How effective are our services? Jericho’s services have a 95% success rate in keeping our formerly homeless clients stably housed. By addressing the root causes of homelessness, including unemployment and poor mental and physical health, we enable individuals to achieve long-term housing stability and self-sufficiency. Our services are also cost-effective, costing us roughly one-third of what taxpayers pay for temporary homeless shelters.
Register today! Our five slots will go fast, so don’t miss out on the chance to run the race of a lifetime in a city-wide demonstration of solidarity and giving. Register today at www.jerichoproject.org/marathon.
Learn more about Jericho Project: www.jerichoproject.org
Follow us on social media:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/JerichoProject1983
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/the-jericho-project
Instagram: @JerichoProject1983
Twitter: @JerichoProject1
More opportunities with Jericho Project
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
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 StreetNew YorkNew York, NY 10001
DATE POSTED
March 16, 2017
SKILLS
- Outdoor Recreation
- Fundraising
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Training for marathon
- $5,000 fundraising minimum