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Here is how we do it.
From November through March each congregation takes a turn hosting the shelter for one or two weeks.
Each night volunteers from the congregations and the community at large cook and serve a hot meal and provide breakfast for the next morning and a carry-out lunch.
A paid overnight supervisor arrives at the meeting place at 8:45 pm. Adults who need shelter for the night gather there between 8:45 and 9 pm. They walk with the supervisor or are driven to the hosting location. At 6 am the next morning they return to the meeting place.
The Emergency Shelter Partnership is a registered 501(c)3 organization (EIN # 45-4063922) in Northern Westchester County, NY which provides short-term, emergency shelter for those who need shelter during the coldest five months of the winter.
We are a coalition of interfaith congregations that operate in two separate, but similar areas. Our East area covers Armonk, Bedford, Chappaqua, Katonah and Mt. Kisco; our West area covers Briarcliff, Croton, Ossining, Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown. We provide overnight shelter and warm nutritious meals to homeless adults during the coldest months of the year. We are joined in this effort by community organizations that provide a variety of support services to shelter participants.
Community Partners – East Area
Antioch Baptist Church – Bedford Hills
Armonk Alliance Church – Armonk
Bedford Community Church – Bedford Hills
Bedford Presbyterian Church – Bedford Village
Bet Torah Synagogue – Mt. Kisco
First Congregational Church – Chappaqua
Katonah United Methodist Church – Katonah
Katonah Presbyterian Church – Katonah
Lutheran Church of the Resurrection – Mt. Kisco
The Presbyterian Church of Mt. Kisco – Mt. Kisco
St. Francis of Assisi R.C. Church – Mt. Kisco
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church – Katonah
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church – Mt. Kisco
St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church – Bedford
St. Patrick’s R.C. Church – Bedford
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church – Armonk
Temple Beth-el – Chappaqua
Temple Shaaray Tefila – Bedford Corners
Trinity Presbyterian Church – Mt. Kisco
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship – Mt. Kisco
United Methodist Church of Mt. Kisco – Mt. Kisco
Community Partners – West Area
Asbury United Methodist Church – Croton-on-Hudson
Briarcliff Congregational Church – Briarcliff Manor
Church of St. Augustine – Ossining
Congregation Sons of Israel – Briarcliff Manor
First Presbyterian Church – Ossining
Grace Episcopal Church – Ossining
House of Refuge Apostolic Church – Ossining
Mariandale Retreat Center – Ossining
Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers – Ossining
Saint Ann’s Catholic Church – Ossining
St. Paul’s on the Hill Episcopal Church – Ossining
Scarborough Presbyterian Church – Scarborough
Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church – Ossining
Temple Israel – Croton-on-Hudson
Trinity Episcopal Church – Ossining
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Hudson Valley – Croton-on-Hudson
Community Supporters
Congregation B’nai Yisrael, Armonk
Nerses Armenian Seminary, Armonk
Boy Scout Troop 2, Chappaqua
Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Chappaqua
Girl Scout Troop 2399, Chappaqua
St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Katonah
Neighbors Link, Mount Kisco
Boy Scout Troop 12, Pleasantville
Upper Westchester Muslim, Pleasantville
PLUS Neighbors and Friends of Many Congregations
Community Partners – East Area
Antioch Baptist Church
Bedford Hills
Armonk Alliance Church
Armonk
Bedford Community Church
Bedford Hills
Bedford Presbyterian Church
Bedford Village
Bet Torah Synagogue
Mt. Kisco
First Congregational Church
Chappaqua
Katonah United Methodist Church
Katonah
Katonah Presbyterian Church
Katonah
Lutheran Church of the Resurrection
Mt. Kisco
The Presbyterian Church of Mt. Kisco
Mt. Kisco
St. Francis of Assisi R.C. Church
Mt. Kisco
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
Katonah
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Mt. Kisco
St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church
Bedford
St. Patrick’s R.C. Church
Bedford
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church
Armonk
Temple Beth-el
Chappaqua
Temple Shaaray Tefila
Bedford Corners
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
Mt. Kisco
United Methodist Church of Mt. Kisco
Mt. Kisco
Community Partners – West Area
Asbury United Methodist Church
Croton-on-Hudson
Briarcliff Congregational Church
Briarcliff Manor
Church of St. Augustine
Ossining
Congregation Sons of Israel
Briarcliff Manor
First Presbyterian Church
Ossining
Grace Episcopal Church
Ossining
House of Refuge Apostolic Church
Ossining
Mariandale Retreat Center
Ossining
Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers
Ossining
Saint Ann’s Catholic Church
Ossining
St. Paul’s on the Hill Episcopal Church
Ossining
Scarborough Presbyterian Church
Scarborough
Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church
Ossining
Temple Israel
Croton-on-Hudson
Trinity Episcopal Church
Ossining
House of Refuge Apostolic Church
Ossining
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Hudson Valley
Ossining
Community Supporters
East Area
| Week (24/25) | Host Congregation |
|---|---|
| Oct 28 - Nov 3 | First Congregational Church of Chappaqua |
| Nov 4 - Nov 10 | Lutheran Church of the Resurrection |
| Nov 11- Nov 17 | St. Mark's Episcopal Church |
| Nov 18 - Nov 24 | First Congregational Church of Chappaqua |
| Nov 25 - Dec 1 | St. Francis of Assisi Parish |
| Dec 2 - Dec 8 | Katonah United Methodist Church |
| Dec 9 - Dec 15 | Temple Beth El of NW |
| Dec 16 - Dec 22 | St. Patrick's Church |
| Dec 23 - Dec 29 | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of NW |
| Dec 30 - Jan 5 | Bedford Presbyterian Church |
| Jan 6 - Jan 12 | Katonah Presbyterian Church |
| Jan 13 - Jan 19 | St. Luke's Episcopal Church |
| Jan 20 - Jan 26 | Bedford Community Church |
| Jan 27 - Feb 2 | United Methodist Church of Mount Kisco |
| Feb 3 - Feb 9 | Presbyterian Church of Mount Kisco |
| Feb 10 - Feb 16 | Bet Torah |
| Feb 17 - Feb 23 | St. Francis of Assisi Parish |
| Feb 24 - Mar 2 | Bedford Presbyterian Church |
| Mar 3 - Mar 9 | Temple Shaaray Tefila |
| Mar 10 - Mar16 | Antioch Baptist Church |
| Mar 17 - Mar 23 | Presbyterian Church of Mount Kisco |
| Mar 24 - Mar 30 | St. Stephen Episcopal Church |
| Mar 31 - Apr 6 (additional week) | Armonk Alliance Church |
| Apr 7 - Apr 13 (additional week) | First Congregational Church of Chappaqua |
West Area
| Week (24/25) | Host Congregation |
|---|---|
| Dec 16 - Dec 22 | Asbury United Methodist Church |
| Dec 23 - Dec 29 | First Presbyterian Church of Ossining |
| Dec 30 - Jan 5 | House of Refuge Apostolic Church |
| Jan 6 - Jan 12 | House of Refuge Apostolic Church |
| Jan 13 - Jan 19 | Center of Mariandale |
| Jan 20 - Jan 26 | Saint Ann’s Catholic Church |
| Jan 27 - Feb 2 | Saint Ann’s Catholic Church |
| Feb 3 - Feb 9 | Grace Episcopal Church |
| Feb 10 - Feb 16 | Grace Episcopal Church |
| Feb 17 - Feb 23 | First Presbyterian Church of Ossining |
| Feb 24 - Mar 2 | Star of Bethlehem |
| Mar 3 - Mar 9 | Star of Bethlehem |
| Mar 10 - Mar 16 | Briarcliff Congregational Church |
| Mar 17 - Mar 23 | Briarcliff Congregational Church |
| Mar 24 - Mar 30 (additional week) |
Here is how we do it.
A paid overnight supervisor meets the guests at the designated meeting spot each night and either transports the guests or walks the guest to the host location based on the schedule. In the early morning the guests leave for the day.
East Area
| Week (24/25) | Host Congregation |
|---|---|
| Oct 28 - Nov 3 | First Congregational Church of Chappaqua |
| Nov 4 - Nov 10 | Lutheran Church of the Resurrection |
| Nov 11- Nov 17 | St. Mark's Episcopal Church |
| Nov 18 - Nov 24 | First Congregational Church of Chappaqua |
| Nov 25 - Dec 1 | St. Francis of Assisi Parish |
| Dec 2 - Dec 8 | Katonah United Methodist Church |
| Dec 9 - Dec 15 | Temple Beth El of NW |
| Dec 16 - Dec 22 | St. Patrick's Church |
| Dec 23 - Dec 29 | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of NW |
| Dec 30 - Jan 5 | Bedford Presbyterian Church |
| Jan 6 - Jan 12 | Katonah Presbyterian Church |
| Jan 13 - Jan 19 | St. Luke's Episcopal Church |
| Jan 20 - Jan 26 | Bedford Community Church |
| Jan 27 - Feb 2 | United Methodist Church of Mount Kisco |
| Feb 3 - Feb 9 | Presbyterian Church of Mount Kisco |
| Feb 10 - Feb 16 | Bet Torah |
| Feb 17 - Feb 23 | St. Francis of Assisi Parish |
| Feb 24 - Mar 2 | Bedford Presbyterian Church |
| Mar 3 - Mar 9 | Temple Shaaray Tefila |
| Mar 10 - Mar16 | Antioch Baptist Church |
| Mar 17 - Mar 23 | Presbyterian Church of Mount Kisco |
| Mar 24 - Mar 30 | St. Stephen Episcopal Church |
| Mar 31 - Apr 6 (additional week) | Armonk Alliance Church |
| Apr 7 - Apr 13 (additional week) | First Congregational Church of Chappaqua |
West Area
| Week (24/25) | Host Congregation |
|---|---|
| Dec 16 - Dec 22 | Asbury United Methodist Church |
| Dec 23 - Dec 29 | First Presbyterian Church of Ossining |
| Dec 30 - Jan 5 | House of Refuge Apostolic Church |
| Jan 6 - Jan 12 | House of Refuge Apostolic Church |
| Jan 13 - Jan 19 | Center of Mariandale |
| Jan 20 - Jan 26 | Saint Ann’s Catholic Church |
| Jan 27 - Feb 2 | Saint Ann’s Catholic Church |
| Feb 3 - Feb 9 | Grace Episcopal Church |
| Feb 10 - Feb 16 | Grace Episcopal Church |
| Feb 17 - Feb 23 | First Presbyterian Church of Ossining |
| Feb 24 - Mar 2 | Star of Bethlehem |
| Mar 3 - Mar 9 | Star of Bethlehem |
| Mar 10 - Mar 16 | Briarcliff Congregational Church |
| Mar 17 - Mar 23 | Briarcliff Congregational Church |
| Mar 24 - Mar 30 (additional week) |
Here is how we do it.
A paid overnight supervisor meets the guests at the designated meeting spot each night and either transports the guests or walks the guest to the host location based on the schedule. In the early morning the guests leave for the day.
Whether you want to prepare a meal, serve a meal or help behind the scenes, there is room for you! Youth and Scout groups are welcome.
We are always looking for people willing to share their skills in finanace, fundraising, grant writing, legal, technology, and social media.
From time to time, we have need to hire paid supervisors and van drivers, please inquire or view JOB DESCRIPTIONS tab above.
Our needs throughout the season do change, please view our most current volunteer needs or contact us at: info@esp-ny.org | 914-582-5020
FY 2025 – Board Roster
JoAnne Hochstein, President – president@esp-ny.org
Dave Kulowiec, Vice President
Tim Ives, Vice President
Caitlin Blasdell, Secretary – secretary@esp-ny.org
Angie Kung, Treasurer – treasurer@esp-ny.org
John Bernson
Joe Graham
“Your Gifts, both large and small will help us to achieve our mission of helping those
who have no homes”.
Thank you in advance for your generous support that allows us to make a difference in the lives of our neighbors in need of shelter during the winter months.
You may also mail your donation to: Emergency Shelter Partnership, PO Box 427, Mt. Kisco, NY 10549
Email: info@ESP-NY.org