24/7 Homeless Hotline: +1 (646) 559-0930
Volunteers distributing emergency aid to unhoused individuals in NYC
Washington Heights & NYC Outreach

Restoring Hope, Food & Shelter to NYC's Homeless.

Every day, thousands of unhoused men, women, and children face hunger and harsh conditions on New York streets. **HOMELESS EMERGENCY HELP FOUNDATION CORP** delivers hot meals, winter thermal kits, emergency shelter placement, and pathways to permanent stability.

Request Immediate Shelter
24,500+
Hot Meals Provided
4,100+
Shelter Nights Placed
100%
Tax Deductible Non-Profit

Facing Homelessness or Severe Housing Crisis?

Contact our emergency response team immediately for hot food, warm clothing, and shelter referral assistance.

Our Mission & Mandate

Serving the Unhoused Community with Respect, Compassion & Direct Action

**HOMELESS EMERGENCY HELP FOUNDATION CORP** (EIN: 93-3300427) is a registered tax-exempt non-profit organization based in Washington Heights, New York. We operate on the belief that safe shelter, proper nutrition, and personal safety are fundamental human necessities.

Through direct mobile outreach vans, community kitchen operations, and dedicated case workers, we walk the streets nightly to ensure no individual is left behind to face hunger or freezing weather alone.

Immediate Crisis Outreach

Direct street delivery of hot meals, clean water, blankets, and hygiene kits across New York City.

Long-Term Housing Transitions

Case management, document recovery, job search support, and long-term placement assistance.

Verified Non-Profit Entity
501(c)(3) Public Charity | Tax ID / EIN: 93-3300427
Fresh relief meal preparation in community kitchen
Our Core Initiatives

Targeted Programs Saving Lives Every Day

From direct emergency intervention to long-term rehabilitation and empowerment.

1. Mobile Hot Meal Units

Deploying food relief vans across NYC subways, parks, and sidewalks to distribute hot, nutritious meals, fresh fruit, and hydration packages daily.

2. Winter Warmth & Emergency Shelter

Providing heavy thermal sleeping bags, insulated winter coats, waterproof tarps, thermal socks, and emergency hotel/shelter vouchers during extreme cold.

3. Housing & Job Readiness Support

Helping unhoused individuals obtain vital documentation, job interview clothing, resume assistance, and step-by-step guidance into permanent housing.

Transparent Financial Stewardship

Interactive Donation Impact Calculator

Every dollar you contribute goes directly toward purchasing food, blankets, and shelter assistance for homeless New Yorkers.

Cost Breakdown Standard
$5.00 = 1 Hot Prepared Meal & Clean Hydration

*All donations are 100% tax-deductible under US 501(c)(3) tax law (EIN: 93-3300427).

Calculate Your Impact

Select a dollar amount or type a custom gift:

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Your $ 25 Contribution Supplies
5 Prepared Hot Meals
+ 1 Thermal Winter Blanket Kit
Leadership Spotlight

Dedicated Community Direction

Guided by hands-on outreach leadership stationed directly in Washington Heights.

Frincon Harris - Executive Director

Frincon Harris

Founder & Executive Director

"Our objective is straightforward: meet unhoused neighbors with compassion, hot meals, and active support to guide them into permanent shelter. Together, we can make New York City safer and more humane for all."

Get Involved

Become an Emergency Outreach Volunteer

We welcome volunteers every week to assist with food prep, winter coat sorting, mobile van driving, and phone hotline support.

Food Preparation & Meal Box Packing
Mobile Outreach Van Operations
Winter Coat & Clothing Drive Sorting
Crisis Line Assistance & Intake Support

Volunteer Registration

Contact Us

Get in Touch with Our Headquarters

Located in Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York.

Headquarters Address

590 West 174th St
New York, NY 10033-8222

Hotline Phone Number

+1 (646) 559-0930

Official Contact Email

frincon@hehfound.org

Primary Contact Person

Frincon Harris, Executive Director

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