BETHESDA HOUSE OF SCHENECTADY INC
EIN 31-1645415 · Homeless Centers (P85)
What they do
WE ARE AN INTERFAITH MINISTRY to THE HOMELESS, DISABLED and ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED CITIZENS of SCHENECTADY COUNTY, BUILDING A JUST, HOSPITABLE and INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY ONE PERSON AT A TIME BY AFFIRMING THE DIGNITY and ADDRESSING THE NEEDS of EACH GUEST ENTERING THIS HOUSE of MERCY. PROGRAMS INCLUDE A HOSPITALITY CENTER, EMERGENCY/CRISIS ASSISTANCE, HOUSING CASE MANAGEMENT, REPRESENTATIVE PAYEE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, WOMENS SUPPORT GROUP,THE LIGHTHOUSE, and LIBERTY APARTMENTS. ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS ARE SOCIAL WORK, MEDICAL CARE, PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER, and HEALTH HOME.
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ContactRICHARD MAUSERTTREASURER
Mailing address834 STATE ST, SCHENECTADY, NY 12307-1202
Main phone(518) 374-7873 WebsiteVisit the charity’s websiteSource: Form 990 public record. Confirm details with the nonprofit before visiting or sending anything.
Represent this organization?Claim this nonprofit to change contact informationAbout this charity
- Recognized since
- June 1999
- County
- Schenectady
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