Emmaus House :: Communities Directory

Formed: 1965

This page last updated:4/16/2012

Emmaus House

New York, New York,

United States

Emmaus is a community of homeless people building new lives through work, supportive community, therapy, personal change, social change, education, etc., while serving others on the street: community kitchen, food pantry, outreach, AIDS education, hospitality, advocating for homeless and oppressed.

Emmaus communities of and for the poor are in 42 nations.

We seek to be economically self-sufficient.

We seek radical social change--through aggressive nonviolent action--to be a society where resources are more equally shared.

Others join the poor--bringing resources and skills the poor community needs.

We are mostly black, some Hispanics, and a few whites and Asians. We are open to all.

Website: http://www.emmaushouse-harlem.org/

Contact:

160 WEST 120TH STREET
New York, New York 10027 United States
Phone: (212) 749-9404

Community location is placed at the center of the zip/postal code, city/state, or city/country (not based on street addresses)

Former/Other Names: Emmaus House

This page last updated:4/16/2012

Visitors Accepted

Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:

Our community does not discriminate in regards to housing based on race/color, national origin, religion, sex/gender, family status (i.e. having children, not having children, or being pregnant), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, source of income, age, creed, personal appearance, political affiliation, HIV infection, military/veteran status, unfavorable military discharge, gender identity or expression, receiving public assistance, or being the victim of domestic abuse.

Population Members(adults and children): 43 Open to new members: Yes	Government Decision Making: By consensus Identified Leader: Yes Leadership Core Group: Yes	Labor and Money Financial Style: 100% income sharing Financial Style: Other (Each works according to his capacity and receives according to need.) Labor Contribution: Expected Join Fee: No
Land and Buildings Urban Land Owned By: The community Land Owned By: Another form of Non-profit Number of Residences: 2	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: none Share Community Meals: Nearly all meals Alcohol Use: Prohibited Tobacco Use: Seldom used	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: Yes

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