Program areas at Phipps Neighborhoods
Youth programs - consists of after-school educational and recreational programs beacon sites, and summer camp programs.a) after-school programs - (primarily funded by the new york city department of youth and community development ("dycd") and the new york state education department. They include eight school-based programs andand five community school programs providing structured educational, recreational, and cultural enrichment activities to elementary, middle and high school students.b) beacon/cornerstone programs - (funded by dycd) are a multi-service hubs, located in schools or new york city housing authority developments, providing a variety of afterschool, weekend, and summer programs for youth, families and the community, including: structured educational programs with an emphasis on literacy, leadership development, community outreach and improvement, and cultural and recreational activities.
Education & employment programs - consist of center-based programming and include several programs to provide teens and young adults continuing education, including college and career awareness, and work readiness skills. Phipps career network programs help out-of-school and out-of-work young people and unemployed adults start careers in healthcare and building services.a) Phipps Neighborhoods center at 178th street provides assistance with accessing public benefits, and employment coaching and resources.b) Phipps Neighborhoods opportunity center at melrose and west farms are community-based adult education centers that offer a range of programs,including literacy, financial counseling, technology, workforce, and a food pantry
Supportive housing - consists of programs providing social services to chronically homeless single adults or adult families with a head of household who has a serious mental illness, a substance use disorder or co-occuring smi and sud. Young adults transitioning from the nyc foster care system also receive supportive housing from Phipps Neighborhoods at its locations: honeywell apartments (912 e 178th st, bronx, ny 10460), courtlandt community (929 courtlandt ave, bronx, ny 10451), and lee goodwin site (950 prospect avenue, bronx, 10460). The new york city department of health and mental hygiene funds lee goodwin houses.
Early childhood education
Other programs