City Relief

Join us this Saturday, May 20th in Paterson, NJ as we seek volunteers to help us serve the community. If you're ready to lend a helping hand and click the link in our bio to sign up. #VolunteerOpportunity #CommunityService #MakeADifference

Happy Mother’s Day from City Relief. To the amazing moms out there who have invested in someone else’s life with love and care! You are truly inspiring! #happymothersday #caringforeachother

Last year we served 61,187 people! Click the link in our bio to support the work that we do! #volunteering #makeadifference #buildingcommunity #protecttheunhoused #volunteeringisfun #giveback #volunteerism #peoplehelpingpeople #community #volunteerwork #socialwork

Christine Lee from Saint Peter’s Chelsea @ stpeterschelsea dropped off 50 backpacks filled with socks, hats, and toiletries for our guests. Thanks to everyone at St. Peters for their generosity! #outreach #backpacks #donations #experiencinghomelessness #cityrelief

Did you know that homelessness in New York City has reached its highest levels since the Great Depression? Make sure you like and follow us to support our work toward ending homelessness. #unsheltered #resources #soupkitchen #unhousedneighbors #mobileoutreach

Last year we distributed 5,959 hygiene kits! To learn how you can give the gift of a hygiene kit to one of your guests, click the link in our bio. #cityrelief #soap #hygienekits #unhousedcommunity

Larry has been part of our community for over a year and has become a friend as we help him navigate toward a life off the street. #actsofkindness #community #unhoused

Did you know that each year, 700 people at-risk or experiencing homelessness are killed from hypothermia in the United States. Follow us to learn more about the work that we do! #hypothermia #wintermonths #coldweather #trauma #endhomelessness #cityrelief #resources

Did you know for some people experiencing homelessness sleeping outside in the cold is the only choice they have? Be sure to like and follow us to support our work toward ending homelessness! #cityrelief #community #peoplehelpingpeople #unhoused #sheltersystem #mentalillness

Our outreaches have been busy since last year, assisting migrant families. We've connected people to resources, and winter coats for children are a huge need. Donate via the link in our bio to support our work in meeting this need. #buildingcommunity #donations

Mark your calendars for May 9TH! We will host "The Celebration," a fundraising event to celebrate the people who make City Relief possible! Stay tuned for registration details! #cityrelief #joinus #fundraising #fundraiser #communityevent #patersonnj #celebration #newjersey

If you've ever served alongside our Chief People Officer, Lydia Lucas, you know that when the music comes on, she's going to be dancing. #volunteerspirit #communityfirst #volunteers #hotsoup #soupkitchen #funatwork #cityrelief

At each of our outreaches, we serve hot vegetable soup, and our guests rely on our buses being there week after week to get the warm nourishment they need this time of year. #volunteerwork #givingbackfeelsgood #hotsoup #soupkitchen #citfyrelief

Last year we served a ton of soup! 4,471 gallons (18.6 tons)to be exact. Follow to learn more about our work toward ending homelessness. #cityrelief #community #peoplehelpingpeople #outreach #hotsoup #soup #soupkitchen

One of the best things you can do today when you see someone in need is to acknowledge them with a greeting and a smile. Follow to learn more about our work toward ending homelessness. #unhousedcommunity #housingforall #kindness #peoplehelpingpeople

Charles attributes his resilience and strength to the community he has built with City Relief and his faith to continue on no matter what. You can reach the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 988 or visit SuicidePreventionLifeline.or… #mentalhealthawareness #endhomelessness

Our goal is to change the narrative around homelessness, and that narrative often compares the cost of services and housing over temporary solutions like shelter. #housing #newyorkhousing #costofliving #housingresources

Did you know that reconnecting with a social network can be difficult or even impossible once a person finds themselves without permanent housing? Like & follow to support our work toward ending homelessness! #unsheltered #experiencinghomelessness #endhomelessness #community

Zeandra is one of our follow-up care coordinators who helps connect people experiencing homelessness to resources. Follow us to learn more about the work that we do! #unhoused #cityrelief #outreach #migrantfamily #unhousedneighbors