Keep up with the latest news and program updates.
Project Connect, Westhab’s street outreach program in Yonkers, plays a vital role in providing shelter, services, and support to the homeless, particularly during cold winter months. The initiative has helped hundreds of individuals access housing, meals, and essential services, making a significant impact on reducing street homelessness in the city.
At Westhab, we believe that a shelter can be more than just a roof over someone’s head—it should be a place where families feel safe, supported, and nurtured on their journey to permanent housing. With the help and support of the Hudson Family Residence property owner, Standard Communities, we transformed an underutilized waiting room at … Continued
Big things are happening at Westhab. Construction is officially underway on La Olazul, a transformative new development in the Mount Hope neighborhood of The Bronx. This 115-unit affordable and supportive housing project is poised to make a lasting impact on the community, providing homes and a range of vital services to those who need them … Continued
The United Way of Westchester and Putnam awarded $20,000 to Westhab through the Pepsi x Mary J. Blige Strength of a Woman Community Fund. This grant will be used to empower and uplift women in Yonkers, with a special emphasis on those from underserved and marginalized communities.
This July, over 160 partners and friends gathered at the beautiful GlenArbor Golf Club to support Westhab’s mission and raise a record-breaking $384K at Westhab’s 21st Annual Golf Classic!
Skills for Life program empowers teenagers with the tools they need to thrive in academia and the professional world. From honing critical thinking to mastering essential life skills, Skills For Life is cultivating future leaders.
Ensemble Connect, a program hosted by Carnegie Hall, performed to a packed crowd at Westhab’s Parkside Haven and treated families to an eclectic mix of Mozart, Schubert, and Villa-Lobos!
Financing closed for the construction of La Olazul, a supportive and affordable residential rental building located in the Mount Hope neighborhood of the Bronx. The development will reserve 60% of the apartments for formerly homeless residents receiving supportive services and the balance for low-income individuals and families.