Meals, Safe Sleep, Hygiene & Humane Care for New York's Unhoused Neighbors
We are a New York–based private foundation supporting people experiencing homelessness with warm meals, temporary shelter partnerships, hygiene kits & mobile showers, and dignified, human-centered care.
About
SOPHIE G HARRIS CHARITABLE TRUST is a New York private foundation (recognized under IRC 501(c)(3)). Donors may claim tax deductions for contributions as permitted by law. We focus on practical, compassionate support for people experiencing homelessness—without providing medical or formal educational services.
Vision
A New York City where no one is left behind—everyone can access safety, dignity, and hope.
Goals
Programs
Warm Meal Service
200+ hot meals each week at recurring stations across Manhattan. Volunteers help cook, pack, and distribute.
Temporary Sleep Support
Partnership grants for local shelters plus overnight vouchers coordinated with faith and community groups.
Hygiene & Mobile Showers
Hygiene kits (soap, toothpaste, sanitary items) and mobile shower buses run with community partners.
Humane Care Corner
Human connection matters: friendly conversations, listening, and peer-support activities.
Who We Serve
People experiencing homelessness in New York; families displaced by financial crises; and anyone in urgent need of basic daily support.
Events
Warm Christmas Week 2025
City-wide Christmas outreach across Manhattan: 700 hot meals, 400 hygiene kits, winter blankets, mobile showers, and a “Christmas Eve of Care” with music and small gifts.
Join / SupportNew Year Day of Hope 2026
Start the year with kindness in Central Park: 500 celebratory meals, 300 small care packages, and community connection activities.
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