Temporary/Emergency Shelter

Temporary/emergency shelter for families deemed homeless and referred by DHS.Assistance in obtaining permanent affordable housing generally funded via subsidized housing programs.

Information, Advocacy and Referral

Information, advocacy and referral services to connect families to special needs resources including childcare, mental/health services, etc.

WHAT YOU CAN DO

Kianga House appreciates the many gestures of genuine caring and support offered by those wanting to make a difference.

Family Shelter Overview

Kianga House (Kianga meaning a “Ray of sunlight” is a temporary transitional/housing facility located in the Crown Heights community of Brooklyn, NY.
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Modern Kitchen

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Clean Bathroom

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Comfortable Beds

17

Staff

17

Families

24

Hour Care and Services

7

Apartments

Program Director | Andrea Carrington

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Kianga House is extremely proud of the hundred of families that have become self sufficient and moved beyond homelessness as a result of the heartfelt efforts of our staff and from their own determination, resourcefulness and hard work. After 23 years of service, we enjoy the ongoing contact with so many of our Kianga families. It is quite common for former residents to stop by to let us witness the beautiful growth and achievements of the children and the overall advancement of the families. Those who’ve moved out of the New York area, also maintain contact with us the staff. Then there are the ex-residents who have attained various levels of professional expertise and community connections and who make them available to the facility.
This page of our website will feature updates on our “Kianga Families” and provide them with a venue thru which to share their insights and perspectives regarding their time with us and how the future can hold very positives outcomes for the families we service.

SUCCESS STORIES

How You Can Help? Call: (718) 953-2788

We have suggestions and meaningful ways in which you can support our efforts on behalf of families in need.