Helping people move off the streets for good
Our Safe Haven at 419 East 91st Street is slated to open in 2022. This pet-friendly building will offer 88 beds for men and women exiting street homelessness.
Moving from the street into permanent housing often takes time. Safe Havens are a key intermediate step that give people a stable place to live while they work on securing housing.
Our Safe Haven will provide personal space for each resident, as well as a locker. Residents will not be required to leave the building during the day. Three meals a day will be provided, plus snacks. The building will have 24-hour front desk security plus 12 hours of external security during the busiest time of day.
Residents will be surrounded with services including case management, recreational and wellness activities, and medical and psychiatric care. Staff will work with each resident to address their individual needs and help them gather the necessary documents and complete the application process to get permanent housing.
Learn More
About the Safe Haven
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East 91st St. FAQ
Questions and answers about the project
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Video of CB 8 Committee meeting
A recording of the January 13, 2021 Health, Seniors, and Social Services Committee meeting where the East 91st Street Safe Haven won unanimous approval
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Video of CB 8 Full Meeting
Discussion of the Safe Haven project and a 46-1-1 vote in support of the project
Inside Safe Havens
Media stories about how these residences work
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West Side Rag
A visit to a Safe Haven on the UWS
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City Limits
The reporter goes for a walk with our downtown homeless outreach team and then tours the Andrews Safe Haven on the Bower.
Media Coverage of our Anti-Homelessness Programs
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West Side Rag: Code Blue
A reporter rides along with our Homeless Outreach specialists on a wintry Code Blue day
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City Limits: Downtown Outreach
A walk in the Chinatown/Bowery neighborhood with Goddard Outreach, plus a visit to a Safe Haven
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CBS NY: Thanksgiving
Whether you’re homeless or hungry or just need a little holiday cheer, you’re welcome at Goddard’s free Thanksgiving meal
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New York Times: Capitol Hall
How an Upper West Side block saved an old hotel to house its homeless neighbors
Success Stories
This video tells the stories of five participants in our programs, including some who made the journey from homeless to housed
Questions or comments?
Fill out the form below or call Trish Anderton, Director of PR, at 212-873-6600 x 1023. We’ll be glad to get back to you.