This petition is in SUPPORT of the move by Caring for the Hungry and Homeless of Peekskill (CHHOP), including the Jan Peek House shelter, to a new location at 851 Washington Street in 2019-2020. Foreclosure on the current Water Street site made it necessary to relocate the facility as soon as possible. The new site is zoned C-3 Commercial, and is abutted by automotive repair shops and a church.
While the shelter will not be expanding in size, the new location will allow CHHOP to provide enhanced services to its clients, including many veterans. A major attraction of the new facility will be a dedicated space where those in need of emergency services can stay during the day. The new site provides for shared rooms; a kitchen rated for cooking, where community volunteers can prepare dinners for residents; moving the entrance to the back of the building and creating a covered outdoor space; solar panels; and an advanced stormwater management system called a rain garden. It will be convenient to a bus stop, taxi service, a laundromat and deli, and the Westchester County Social Services district office.
In addition to the Jan Peek House, CHHOP runs:
- Fred’s Pantry, a choice food pantry that provides nutritious groceries to over 400 people each week;
- Health Care for Homeless Veterans, the first and only program in Westchester County that provides residential, clinical, and treatment services for those who have served our country;
- Turning Point, a supportive housing program for chronically homeless individuals that includes assessment, life skills training, crisis intervention, and other support services to address the underlying causes of homelessness; and
- New Start, a rapid rehousing program to help survivors of domestic violence and homeless veterans attain self-sufficiency. This program includes referrals and linkages to vocational services.
PLEASE SIGN THIS PETITION AND SUPPORT CHHOP!
Updates
September 2, 2018
I am truly overwhelmed by the momentum behind this transition for CHHOP. This level of support belongs entirely to all of you who recognize how vital this new home is for our community.
Reached 100 supporters
September 2, 2018
45 Comments
Servicing homeless individuals and families is a responsibility that our communities must have, as these are the mos vunerable and isolated individuals in our communities. Turning our backs on the problem will not make the problem go away. I support the move to the new site and the ecxpansion of service options for the individuals using the services.
It's important that the CHHOP offer this Community support that is much need at a time where service are being cut in other areas. The new location is accessible and a convenient for transportation to the people in need. Please support it. You never know if your family will be in need of this suppott in the future.
The shelter needs the new location and right by social services and on the bus line is very useful. There will be more services available for the homeless.
Many of CHHOP's clients are veterans. They've given their service to our country; we must care for them in their times of profound need.
I'm a CHHOP board member, and priest-in-charge at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, home of CHHOP's Fred's Pantry. I urge you to sign and support CHHOP in this effort to transform lives!
I would love to help you attain your goals in the community. Please reach out and let me know how.
I’m here to help. I would like to volunteer if needed. (914) 642-6356
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This petition is in SUPPORT of the move by Caring for the Hungry and Homeless of Peekskill (CHHOP), including the Jan Peek House shelter, to a new location at 851 Washington Street in 2019-2020. Foreclosure on the current Water Street site made it necessary to relocate the facility as soon as possible. The new site is zoned C-3 Commercial, and is abutted by automotive repair shops and a church.
While the shelter will not be expanding in size, the new location will allow CHHOP to provide enhanced services to its clients, including many veterans. A major attraction of the new facility will be a dedicated space where those in need of emergency services can stay during the day. The new site provides for shared rooms; a kitchen rated for cooking, where community volunteers can prepare dinners for residents; moving the entrance to the back of the building and creating a covered outdoor space; solar panels; and an advanced stormwater management system called a rain garden. It will be convenient to a bus stop, taxi service, a laundromat and deli, and the Westchester County Social Services district office.
In addition to the Jan Peek House, CHHOP runs:
- Fred’s Pantry, a choice food pantry that provides nutritious groceries to over 400 people each week;
- Health Care for Homeless Veterans, the first and only program in Westchester County that provides residential, clinical, and treatment services for those who have served our country;
- Turning Point, a supportive housing program for chronically homeless individuals that includes assessment, life skills training, crisis intervention, and other support services to address the underlying causes of homelessness; and
- New Start, a rapid rehousing program to help survivors of domestic violence and homeless veterans attain self-sufficiency. This program includes referrals and linkages to vocational services.
PLEASE SIGN THIS PETITION AND SUPPORT CHHOP!
Updates
September 2, 2018
I am truly overwhelmed by the momentum behind this transition for CHHOP. This level of support belongs entirely to all of you who recognize how vital this new home is for our community.
Reached 100 supporters
September 2, 2018
45 Comments
I am a Board member for CHHOP and a long time Peekskill resident. CHHOP serves Veterans and people in need in this community. If not CHHOP then who? If not now then when? Please join us in our effort to continue to be a bridge over troubled waters for the people of this community.
Servicing homeless individuals and families is a responsibility that our communities must have, as these are the mos vunerable and isolated individuals in our communities. Turning our backs on the problem will not make the problem go away. I support the move to the new site and the ecxpansion of service options for the individuals using the services.
It's important that the CHHOP offer this Community support that is much need at a time where service are being cut in other areas. The new location is accessible and a convenient for transportation to the people in need. Please support it. You never know if your family will be in need of this suppott in the future.
The shelter needs the new location and right by social services and on the bus line is very useful. There will be more services available for the homeless.
Many of CHHOP's clients are veterans. They've given their service to our country; we must care for them in their times of profound need.
I'm a CHHOP board member, and priest-in-charge at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, home of CHHOP's Fred's Pantry. I urge you to sign and support CHHOP in this effort to transform lives!
I would love to help you attain your goals in the community. Please reach out and let me know how.
I’m here to help. I would like to volunteer if needed. (914) 642-6356
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I am a Board member for CHHOP and a long time Peekskill resident. CHHOP serves Veterans and people in need in this community. If not CHHOP then who? If not now then when? Please join us in our effort to continue to be a bridge over troubled waters for the people of this community.