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Causes: Homeless & Housing, Housing & Shelter
Mission: The corporation is organized exclusively for the charitable purpose of owning, constructing, rehabilitating, leasing, managing, equipping, maintaining, developing and operating a clean and decent housing facility for persons of low income and needy on the upper east side, in the county of new york and state of new york at a modest price and without profit.
Programs: A better place is the doe fund's permanent supportive housing facility for formerly homeless individuals living with hiv/aids. A better place meets clients' medical and social needs holistically by providing long-term care in a permanent home, with 24-hour support services that maximize residents' health, well-being, and independence, all while encouraging them to build stable relationships with their families, communities, and each other. Experienced clinical staff provide 24-hour medical monitoring, nutritious communal meals, in-house substance abuse counseling, weekly general and relapse prevention support groups, random drug testing, assistance with obtaining government benefits, and recreational activities. Like all doe fund programs, a better place reflects a commitment to helping individuals overcome the effects of homelessness and live healthier lives.