St. James/MAPC Shelter
Cause Area
- Advocacy & Human Rights
- Faith-Based
- Homeless & Housing
Location
921 Madison AvenueNew York, NY 10021 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
St. James’ Church takes seriously our Biblical mandate for hospitality, operating a 12-bed shelter for homeless men in partnership with Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church. The shelter is staffed entirely by volunteer hosts, who provide a light meal and a safe and comfortable sleeping environment for our guests seven nights each week.
Description
We are a 12-bed shelter for single, homeless men. The shelter is a joint operation of Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church and St. James' Church.
The shelter is staffed entirely by volunteer hosts, who provide a light meal and a safe and comfortable sleeping environment for our guests seven nights each week.The shelter space is located inside of Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church on the corner of 73rd street and Madison Avenue.
There are two shifts: an early host (6:30pm-8:30pm) and an overnight host (8:30pm-7am)