About Us

Who We Are

About Fountains of the Needy

Founded in 2021 in the State of New York, Fountains of the Needy, Inc. is a nonprofit organization committed to serving individuals and families facing hardship with compassion, dignity, and purpose.
Our mission focuses on immediate relief and long-term pathways to stability through coordinated, client-centered support.

What we do

New York residents experiencing crisis or instability, including families, seniors, youth, survivors of domestic violence, and individuals recovering from substance use disorders; services are confidential and available regardless of immigration status.

Who we serve

For New Yorkers in Crisis

New York residents experiencing crisis or instability, including families, seniors, youth, survivors of domestic violence, and individuals recovering from substance use disorders; services are confidential and available regardless of immigration status.

Our Mission

Fountains of the Needy, Inc. exists to provide holistic and compassionate services that address urgent human needs while creating opportunities for long-term stability and self-sufficiency. Our mission is to restore dignity and hope by offering housing support, food assistance, elderly care, workforce development, youth empowerment, domestic violence transitional support, and behavioral wellness services.

Our Vision

We envision a stronger and more inclusive society where individuals and families facing hardship have access to safe shelter, nutritious food, supportive care, practical training, and the resources necessary to thrive with dignity and purpose.

Core commitments

Guiding principles that shape our dignity-focused services.

Dignity

Preserve respect and privacy in all interactions.

Collaboration

Partner with community organizations for holistic care.

Stability

Support pathways from crisis to long-term independence.

Compassion

Deliver services with empathy and cultural sensitivity.

Get Help

Get Immediate Help

Call our intake line at (973) 342-8023 or fill the “Get Help” form to start an application — confidential assistance available for New Yorkers in crisis.