Housing Works: Housing Prevents AIDS. Housing Improves Health.

Community Story

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  Robyn Schwartz

  When my husband and I moved to Genova, Italy in 2008 , there were a lot of things I had to give up—my fulfilling nonprofit job, my lovely Park Slope neighborhood, proximity to family and friends, bagels (although I eventually learned how to make them myself)—the list goes on. And high on that litany of New York-centric things I dearly missed was my weekly shift at the Housing Works Bookstore Cafe.
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  Sara Depczenski

  hen it comes to Proust, world travel or fashion history, Sara Depczenski can talk anyone under the table; and when on the topic of Housing Works – “the hub of creative forces in NYC” – Sara is undoubtedly one of the organization’s biggest cheerleaders.
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  Annie Cofone, Gramercy Thrift Store Volunteer

  Moving to New York City is never a straight line — or if it is, say like moving from Bloomington, IN straight to lower Manhattan, the small matter of culture shock and anonymity could be a bit daunting.
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  Richard Kressler, Volunteer

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  George Rojas, Volunteer

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  Joseph Magnone, Volunteer

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  Michael Adams, Volunteer

  "I know that while I'm doing a tiny bit of good, I will also learn something, laugh a lot, and feel that we are all truly appreciated for the time we spend there. I doubt there are many such places that can compare."
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  Mike Panchak, Volunteer

  "I volunteer for the fun of it, the mission, and the great friendships among staff and volunteers. There’s a lot of hard work, comradery and mutual respect."
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  Deborah Braff, Volunteer

  "I saw men being ostracized and neglected, losing jobs and apartments. I knew I had to do something."