Jamaica HomeBase - Breaking the Cycle of Poverty

Prevention. Intervention. Outreach. These are all essential actions we need to take in order to break the cycle of poverty in our communities.

How is this possible? Take a look at Catholic Charities Brooklyn & Queens' Jamaica HomeBase Homeless Prevention Community Resource Center, a partnership with the NYC Department of Homeless Services.

The center, conveniently located in the heart of Queens Community District 12, provides case management, emergency assistance, counseling, and referral services. The center's mission is to save families before they end up in shelters. According to Robert Siebel, executive director/CEO of Catholic Charities Brooklyn & Queens, "Housing is central to our mission." It is a source of "hope, an essential catalyst in life."

Jamaica HomeBase is one of six HomeBase locations providing vital services and support. This summer, the program will expand citywide.