“The moral test of any society is how it regards those who are found at the fringes”.

Helping Hands Ministry

501 (c)(3) Brooklyn, New York, NY

Established in 1991.

We provide critical assistance to individuals reentering society from shelters, the streets, or the prison system, including job training, CDL certification, and help obtaining identification. Our approach includes offering showers, food, and clothing at our facilities, as well as deploying rescue vans to reach those in need.

We treat every client as part of our extended family, offering compassion and genuine care, rather than just services.

Key Outcomes and Measurable Success.

The key outcomes we hope to achieve include reducing homelessness, preventing evictions, and facilitating successful transitions for individuals returning to society from shelters, foster care, or prisons. We aim to see families stabilized through access to safe housing, employment, and training opportunities.

Measurable success will be tracked by the number of individuals we successfully help transition into permanent housing, gain employment, and obtain necessary resources like identification, driver’s licenses, and professional training certifications.

Additionally, success will be reflected in the trust we build with our clients and the broader community, as we aim to be recognized as the go-to resource for comprehensive community aid.

We seek to restore hope and dignity, particularly for our street homeless population, who often struggle with broken trust. By offering consistent support, we aim to become the first organization that people turn to in times of need.

Scale and Scope

While we currently operate on a local level, our vision is to expand nationally. We want to create a model of holistic community support that can be replicated in other areas facing similar crises.

Our long-term goal is to be known not just locally but across the country as a leader in transitional services, helping people rebuild their lives with dignity, respect, and comprehensive resources.

A proven mission property ownership track record affordable, workforce a qualified transitional NYC HPD and HHR shelter owner and operator. Proudly Serving the less fortunate since 1991.

  • 446 Elton st Brooklyn NY 11207

  • 659 Blake Ave Brooklyn NY 11207

  • 662 Blake Ave Brooklyn NY 11207

  • 536 Blake Ave Brooklyn NY 11207

  • 231 Liberty Ave Brooklyn NY 11207

  • 48 Hinsdale Ave Brooklyn NY 11207

  • 62 Hinsdale Ave Brooklyn NY 11207

  • 51 Snediker Ave Brooklyn NY 11207

  • 197 Glenmore Ave Brooklyn NY 11212

  • 326 Junius st Brooklyn NY 11212

  • 753 Linden Blvd Brooklyn NY 11203

  • 111 E92st Brooklyn NY 11212

  • 964 Rutland rd Brooklyn NY 11212

  • 1137 Dean st Brooklyn NY 11216

  • 1237 Dean st Brooklyn NY 11216

  • 1239 Dean st Brooklyn NY 11216

  • 95 Lexington Ave Brooklyn NY 11238

  • 101 Lexington Ave Brooklyn NY 11238

  • 1085 Sterling Place Brooklyn NY 11213

  • 5003 Beverly Rd Brooklyn NY 11203

  • 5009 Beverly Rd Brooklyn NY 11203

References:

Mayors FBO Council

Housing Preservation Department (HPD) approved housing owner operator. NYC

Department of Justice DOJ- reentry / sober living

New York City Housing Agency

“NYCHA”

Health and Human Resources NYC (HHR)

Department of Education NYC (NYED)

New York City Police Department (NYPD)