Serving Brooklyn Families Since 2015

A Safe Place to Land
When You Need It Most

Habayit Home Away From Home provides temporary housing assistance, family support services, and community resources to families in need across Brooklyn and New York City.

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1,200+ Families Served
8+ Years of Service
5 Core Programs
100% Nonprofit Mission
Family receiving community support
Safe & Supportive Temporary housing + wrap-around services
Who We Are

Rooted in Community,
Built on Compassion

Habayit — Hebrew for "The Home" — reflects our core belief that every family deserves stability and dignity. We are a Brooklyn-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting families experiencing housing instability, crisis, and transition.

We partner with local agencies, faith communities, and city programs to connect families with the resources they need to rebuild — not just a roof overhead, but a foundation for lasting stability.

Dignity First

Every family is treated with respect, privacy, and compassion — no judgment, no barriers.

Community Centered

We strengthen the neighborhoods we serve through collaborative, grassroots partnerships.

Long-Term Stability

Our services address root causes — not just immediate needs — to prevent future crises.

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What We Do

How We Support Families

Our programs meet families where they are — offering immediate relief and pathways toward lasting stability.

Temporary Housing Assistance

Emergency placement in safe, vetted temporary accommodations for families facing immediate housing loss, displacement, or domestic crisis.

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Family Support Services

Case management, counseling referrals, and wrap-around support to help families address the challenges leading to housing instability.

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Resource Navigation

Connecting families with city programs, benefit enrollment, food assistance, employment services, and legal aid referrals.

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Children's Stability Program

Ensuring children remain enrolled in school and receive educational support, tutoring, and social-emotional care during family transitions.

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Community Outreach

Neighborhood workshops, community events, and awareness campaigns that build resilience and reduce isolation for vulnerable families.

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Transitional Support

Helping families move from temporary arrangements to permanent, stable housing through planning, advocacy, and follow-up support.

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Our Impact

Real Change for
Real Brooklyn Families

Every family that walks through our door carries a unique story. Our holistic approach means we walk alongside them — not just through the crisis, but toward a stable future.

94%

Families Stabilized

Of families we serve achieve stable housing within 90 days of entering our program.

87%

Children Stay in School

Children in our Children's Stability Program maintain continuous enrollment during family transitions.

78%

Connected to Benefits

Families successfully enrolled in city and state assistance programs they weren't previously accessing.

"When we lost our apartment, I didn't know where to turn. Habayit didn't just give us a place to stay — they helped us find our footing again. Three months later, we have a permanent home and my kids are thriving."

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Maria T. Program Participant, Brooklyn NY
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Need Help or Want to Help?

Whether you're a family seeking assistance or a community member who wants to support our mission — we'd love to hear from you.

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elliot@habayithome.com