Parenthood is complicated, messy, and beautiful, and there are very few things better than reading a book that authentically addresses an experience in a way that resonates with you wholeheartedly. When an author is able to put into words everything you are feeling or thinking about parenthood, their novel becomes a trusted parenting reference. This[…..]
Here is a list of highly acclaimed books that address this week’s Jericho Book Club theme: Resilience. These books are about moving forward, celebrating growth, being resilient, and well-being for all. We believe you will find something that inspires you as these books revolve around people who faced challenges and overcame adversity. Happy reading!
Workers at the Jericho Project, seen in 2017. Like other essential workers, people who work in supportive housing are playing a critical role in keeping New York City viable, at no small personal risk.
Jericho Project along with other supportive housing networks in NYC were mentioned in an article by Queens Eagle. You can view it on their website here.
A new reading list for those who are interested in contextualizing and understanding poverty in the United States. This book club list offers a variety of viewpoints and the authors represented here approach poverty from interesting and compelling angles. There exists no singular expression of poverty, and poverty does not strike all demographics equally, those[…..]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and we find that books can not only help us understand or sympathize, but can often help us talk about difficult topics. Here are some must-read books to enjoy this month to help start a conversation and #endthestigma.
As we collectively begin to practice social distancing, it is important for us find ways of maintaining our sense of community. It is also a great time for us to all to spend more time reading content that will broaden our perspective and take us away from the daily onslaught of health related news. With[…..]
As we collectively begin to practice social distancing, it is important for us find ways of maintaining our sense of community. It is also a great time for us to all to spend more time reading content that will broaden our perspective and take us away from the daily onslaught of health related news. With[…..]
Combination of grants provide vets with vital funds and counseling to get housed and prevent homelessness New York, NY November 5 – Jericho Project, a nationally-acclaimed nonprofit ending homeless at its roots, has won a two-year $2-million grant from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to launch a new program to reduce homelessness among veterans[…..]
Opinion: Bring Humanity to the Fight Against Homelessness Jericho Project CEO Tori Lyon recently wrote an insightful op-ed piece that discusses and promotes progressive changes that can be made to public policy and current social service funding levels that we believe will ultimately result in getting more New Yorkers off the streets and on with[…..]