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- EIN 13-6206256
- (212) 666-4000
- 100 La Salle St Mc New York NY 10027-4703 USA
- www.mrhsny.org
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Causes: Community & Neighborhood Development, Community Health Systems, Economic Development, Health, Human Services, In-Home Assistance, Senior Centers, Seniors
Mission: The purpose of the organization is to provide services to frail and at-risk elderly residents to enable them to remain comfortably in their own homes for as long as possible. Mrhs also offers a variety of social, educational and recreational programs for older adults.
Programs: Morningside retirement and health services, inc. (mrhs) serves elderly residents of morningside gardens, a 982 unit, multi-racial, middle income housing development in west harlem. It consists of six high-rise buildings, and approximately 1,700 residents - with more than half of the apartments including a resident over the age of 60. As a result, the complex has become known as a "norc" -- naturally occurring retirement community. Mrhs provides social services, health care services, recreational and educational activities and volunteer opportunities for these older residents, hosting events for 7,329 yearly participants and social work and health care service hours provided of 2,548. The motto of mrhs is "helping elders. Building community. "