Greenwich House Annual Report 2024

A Message from Our Leadership

Dear friends,

At Greenwich House, our work has always been guided by a simple belief: strong communities are built when people have access to care, opportunity, and creative expression. In 2024, that belief shaped our response to rising needs across New York City while informing strategic investments that position Greenwich House for long-term resilience.

Over the past year, we expanded access to trauma-informed mental health care, strengthened our continuum of substance use recovery services, and deepened wraparound supports for older adults facing food insecurity, health challenges, and isolation

Across our centers and programs, staff met people where they are—delivering care with dignity, compassion, and proven approaches that respond to real conditions in our neighborhoods.

We also continued to invest in pathways to stability and growth. Through workforce training, adult education, and digital literacy programs, Greenwich House helped New Yorkers reenter and advance in the workforce, opening doors to long-term financial independence.

A new phlebotomy training partnership through our Lifelong Skills and Opportunity Center created a direct pathway into healthcare careers, equipping participants with in-demand skills and connecting them to meaningful employment opportunities at a critical moment of transition.

The arts and creative expression remained essential to our mission. With the opening of the Greenwich House Pottery Chelsea studio, we expanded access to ceramics education and community engagement—providing spaces where creativity supports wellbeing, connection, and neighborhood vitality.

Time and again, Greenwich House has taken thoughtful risks, piloted new approaches, and strengthened partnerships in direct response to community need. None of this work would be possible without the dedication of our staff, the leadership of our board, and the generosity of our partners, funders, and supporters.

Thank you for standing with Greenwich House. We are deeply grateful for your trust and shared commitment to building a stronger, more connected city.

Jan-Willem van den Dorpel, Board Chair Darren Bloch, CEO & Executive Director

Thank you for your support.

Funders

CENTER FOR RESILIENCY AND WELLNESS (CRW), FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER (FJC) & GERIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH (GHMI)

Mental Health

The Challenge

New Yorkers continue to experience heightened levels of trauma and stress, particularly children, families, older adults, and individuals navigating mental illness amid housing instability, food insecurity, and interpersonal violence.

Our Response

In 2024, Greenwich House expanded access to trauma-informed mental health care with the relocation and expansion of the Center for Resiliency and Wellness to a new, purpose-built facility at 623 Broadway. The new space more than doubled CRW’s clinical capacity, supported a return to in-person care and group therapies, and marked the most significant increase in behavioral health capacity at Greenwich House in over a century.

Mental health support across Greenwich House is delivered through multiple, coordinated programs. In addition to CRW’s clinical services, a team of licensed clinical social workers at the Queens and Manhattan Family Justice Centers provide therapeutic support for adolescents impacted by domestic violence through group-based programming that builds identity, decisionmaking, and leadership skills.

With 11 sites throughout Manhattan, the Geriatric Mental Health Initiative continues to strengthen crisis response for older adults, bringing together therapeutic care and case management to stabilize individuals facing acute mental health, housing, and financial emergencies.

“The center has been an amazing resource for our family, and I’m not sure how we would have survived without them. At the time I knew my kids needed help, but I didn’t know how I would afford proper counseling. There was no way we would have been able to access this kind of care without Greenwich House.”

- JILL, CRW PATIENT

CENTER FOR HEALING (CFH) & SUPPORT SERVICES (SS)

Substance Use Recovery

The Challenge

Even as overdose deaths decline citywide, many New Yorkers with substance use disorder remain at high risk due to overdose surges, untreated Hepatitis C, housing instability, and limited access to timely, low-barrier care—leaving the most vulnerable individuals cycling through crisis.

Our Response

In October 2024, Greenwich House confronted an acute opioid overdose surge in the NoHo community. Over a three-week period, staff responded to between three and nine overdoses per day, underscoring the ongoing risks facing individuals with substance use disorder—particularly those who are unhoused or disconnected from care.

Greenwich House mobilized a rapid, harm-reduction–driven response. Certified Peer Recovery Advocates and Center for Healing staff increased their on-the-ground presence, delivered lifesaving interventions in coordination with the New York City Department of Health, and trained all site staff to administer NARCAN, expanding the network of responders able to act in moments of crisis.

Beyond emergency response, the Center for Healing advanced recovery through integrated, low-barrier care, including peer-supported Hepatitis C treatment and a first-in-state partnership with NYU Tisch that allows hospitalized patients to begin methadone treatment via telehealth—reducing overdose risk and strengthening continuity of care at a critical moment.

1,261 people served 157 discharges

308 admissions

OLDER ADULT NETWORK (OAN) & SUPPORT SERVICES (SS)

Older Adults

The Challenge

Older New Yorkers face increasing risks of food insecurity, health crises, and isolation.

Our Response

Greenwich House enhanced its wraparound services for older adults, ensuring access to nutritious meals, wellness programs, social connection, and individualized support. Case managers from the Support Services team worked closely with older adults to navigate health, housing, and financial challenges, while centers across the neighborhood offered daily opportunities for learning, movement, and community engagement.

In 2024, the Older Adult Network also introduced a new pottery class, expanding access to handson creative expression as part of a holistic approach to aging well. Led by Greenwich House Pottery artists, the class supports cognitive health, fine motor skills, and emotional wellbeing while fostering community and creative confidence—demonstrating how the arts can play a meaningful role in healthy aging.

“My gratitude is profound. The classes reawakened my creativity, at rest for many years.

The classes distracted me during a difficult time -- the loss of my dog, Marcel. They enabled me to re-channel painful energy into creative flow -toward positive light, out of darkness (flickering at first). During the progression of each class, it was fascinating to see the skills of each participant develop and flourish. The overall well being amongst each other, within the community, really flourished! These classes exemplify our ability to grow and develop as older adults. Not only has it been a healthy outlet to channel energy, it has been great fun!”

- LINDA BELLE, OAN MEMBER

YOUTH SERVICES (YS) & BARROW STREET NURSERY SCHOOL (BSNS)

Youth & Kids

The Challenge

New York’s children and families continue to need safe spaces for enrichment, and resilience.

Our Response

Families and children found comprehensive support across Greenwich House programs—from after-school enrichment and early childhood education. Youth Services launched on-site afterschool programs at PS 15 and PS 19, bringing STEAM, arts, homework help, and social-emotional supports directly into under-resourced public schools through an affordable voucher model that reduces barriers to participation.

At Barrow Street Nursery School, a major third-floor expansion added new classrooms, storage, office space, and upgraded safety systems. While enrollment remains steady, the renovation enables more 5-day options for younger learners, additional full-day offerings for 3s and 4s, and a larger Yellow Room—strengthening the school’s ability to meet families’ needs and support high-

842 children supported emotionally

245 children in after-school

$29,000 in financial aid distributed to nursery families

“Having an afterschool program in the building provides a safe environment where kids can be kids—build skills, foster friendships, and feel part of a community—while families know their children are supported.”

- IRENE SANCHEZ, PS 15 PRINCIPAL

LIFELONG SKILLS AND OPPORTUNITY CENTER (LSOC)

Workforce & Lifelong Skills

The Challenge

For many New Yorkers in recovery and others facing economic instability, securing long-term financial stability is difficult due to limited access to job training, digital skills, and clear pathways into indemand careers—particularly in a rapidly changing workforce.

Our Response

In 2024, the Lifelong Skills and Opportunity Center strengthened pathways to economic mobility through targeted workforce training and digital education. With the renewal of the Spectrum Digital Education Grant, LSOC expanded hands-on technology instruction, helping participants build essential digital skills for navigating daily life, education, and employment. The continued success of Tech Day programming further connected participants to practical tools, confidence, and real-world applications of technology.

LSOC also launched a new Phlebotomy Certification Program, funded by the U.S. Department of Labor and developed in partnership with the College of Staten Island and Labcorp. The program prepares participants for entry into the healthcare workforce through industry-aligned training and certification, creating a direct pathway into stable, in-demand jobs and long-term financial independence.

“If someone has a history of substance use disorder, it’s definitely a challenge to get into the health field. In my mind, once I got through this phlebotomy program, all possibilities of me pursuing other areas in the health field are endless and open.”

- CYNTHIA COOPER, PHLEBOTOMY STUDENT

MUSIC SCHOOL (GHMS) + THE POTTERY (GHP)

The Arts

The Challenge

Artists and community members alike need spaces to create, connect, and thrive.

Our Response

Greenwich House strengthened its role as a creative anchor by opening the new Greenwich House Pottery location in Chelsea, expanding access to ceramics education and community engagement. Across Pottery and the Music School, students, artists, and neighbors connected through classes, exhibitions, residencies, and performances—including the 10th anniversary of the Uncharted Concert Series and Baisley Powell Elebash Artist Residency, which continued to spotlight emerging talent and celebrate artistic innovation.

1,456 pottery students

751 music students

6 exhibitions and 4 ceramic residents

“Greenwich House Music School’s Uncharted Series provided me with invaluable support through their residency program to develop and workshop the music of my debut album. During the depths of the pandemic when all of my projects seemed to be on hold indefinitely, they gave me a call out of the blue and simply asked what I needed. Before I knew it they had literally opened their doors to me, giving me space to write music and funding to support my work, as well as professional photo and video documentation of it all. This type of support makes all the difference - before the residency, my album was an amorphous swirl of ideas in my head; now, we’re ready to hit the studio, and then tour the world!”

- RILEY MULHERKAR

Our Donors

Thank you for your support.

$100,000+

Mother Cabrini Health Foundation, Wardens and Vestry of Trinity Church Wall Street

$50,000 - $99,999

van Ameringen Foundation, CLAWS Foundation, Fan Fox and Leslie R. Samuels Foundation, Isaac H. Tuttle Fund, The Wasily Family Foundation

$25,000 - $49,999

Cathy Aquila and Mr. Frank Aquila, Myrna Chao, Chelsea Market, Estate of Gloria C. Crumrine, Cheryl Henson, Mae and Mitchell Marcus Charitable Foundation, The Philip J Solondz Family Foundation, Jennifer A. Soros, Spectrum Communications (Charter), Susquehanna Foundation, United Neighborhood Houses of New York, Inc.

$10,000 - $24,999

Louis & Anne Abrons Foundation, Mr. and Mrs. Edward A.K. Adler, Amazon, Milton & Sally Avery Arts Foundation, Stephen Bernstein, Con Edison, DJ McManus Foundation, Joan Ellis, Google, Inc., Maxwell Hanrahan Foundation, Barbara Haring, Hesed Foundation, Alexandra Horwitz, David S. Howe, Hyde and Watson Foundation, Mr. and Mrs. Christopher K. Kiplok, Mr. and Mrs. Gerard Koeppel, Elissa L. Kramer, The Ira N. Langsan & Lillian Langsan Philanthropic Fund, Mrs. Tamara Alexander Lynch and Mr. Jason Lynch, Mr. Gregory Mazlin and Mrs. Ilana Mazlin, Cassandra Miller, Morgan Stanley, New York Community Trust, New York Foundation for Eldercare, Northwell Greenwich Village Hospital, Henry Pinnell, Pohlad Family Fund, Robert Savitt, Sotheby’s, Stossel Abrams Charity Fund, Mr. Jan-Willem van den Dorpel and Ms. Ricarda Lindner, James P Verhalen Family Foundation, Windgate Charitable Foundation Inc., Workforce Development Institute

$5,000 - $9,999

Alison Berke, Ms. Melanie Bhandari and Mr. Rajeev Bhandari, Margaret Downey, Mary Ann Eddy, Ms. Julie B. Effron and Mr. Justin Effron, GFP Real Estate, Francine E. Harris, Mr. and Mrs. Samir H. Hussein, Elliott Joseph, Robert Lopez, Lower Manhattan Cultural Council, Allen Maniker, Katherine McMillan, Lisa Paolella, Stephen Parahus, Busy Philipps, Brooke Schooley, Mallory Schultz, Jay Talbot, Alexander Taubman, Anna Tykocinski, Verizon, Weld Foundation

$1,000 - $4,999

Susanna B. Aaron, Pamela M. Abrahams, Joshua Adler Family Fund, Michele Allmaras, Toby Ansin Lerner, Melissa Bachochin, Laurence Baker, Jay Barksdale, Steven Bernstein, George Biris, Stanley Bloch, Abby Bloch, Darren Bloch, BTQ Financial, Christen Callahan, Jessica Colas, Dammann Fund, Inc., Dartmouth Trust, George A. Davidson, The Door, Steven Eckler, Kathleen M. Egan, Lita Elvers, Gabrielle Fialkoff, Eric Gertler, David D. Gibson, Elizabeth B. Gilmore, Deborah J. Glick, Greenwich Village Block Associations, Melissa Gottesman, Laird Gough, Donna Green, Nancy Hager, Michael Hekle, Kent Huie, Gregory E. Jackson, Joe Lewis Jefferson Foundation, Inc., Colleen Kapklein, Douglas Kepple, Christina Kepple, Jackson Koeppel, Katherine Koeppel, Harry Koeppel, Karl Lauby, Danyal Lawson, John Londono, The Lucretia Philanthropic Fund, Inc., Ellen Luger, Rufus Lusk, Iris Marden, Diana Mason, Metzger-Price Fund, Inc., Bette Midler, Susan Midler, Asher Miller, Barry Munger, Sarah O’Neill, Matthew Orley, Robert A. Ouimette, Alexander Palmer, Jono Pandolfi, Barbara A. Payne, Yvonne Pho, Susan Raiola, Rinel Realty - EC Realty Holding LLC, Mr. Mark Rudd and Ms. Tracy Dockray Rudd, Daniel Rudin, Savitt Partners LLC, Meredith Scardino, David Schulz, Schwab Charitable, Jeni Slotchiver, Liadain W. Smith, Richard Sokolow, Isaac Sonnenfeldt, Spa Belles West Village, The Bernard and Anne Spitzer Charitable Trust, Helena Starcevic, Mr. Daniel Sussman and Ms. Beth Barry, Ashba Syed, Lili W. Tsu, James Turnbull, Liz Ulrich, Ms. Lisa M. Uribe and Mr. Daniel Lipton, Laura Valeroso, Whitney Vargas, Evert Vink, Kirby Voigtman, Eric Weinberg, Stephanie G. Wheeler, Antoine Zemor

$250 - $999

Nomita Abreu, Manuela Amado Cattaneo, Mary Amsterdam, June Anderson, Anonymous, Kamran Ansari, Jacqueline Archer, Li Arditi, Isabelle Autones, Jun-Dai BatesKobashigawa, Kimberly Beck, Jessica Block, Niels Blok, Maliek Branch, Marta Cabrera, Judith Casey, Ruby Chang, Lisa Ching, Lindsey Cosgrove, John Coyne, Gary Dakin, Giles Depardon, Eli Diament, Kathryn Donaldson, Jon Ecker, Watt “ Buddy “ Edwards, Kathryn Emmett, Jane Epstein, Fabio Fernandez, Nicole Ferrin, Angelina Fiordellisi, Joan Flanigan, Karen Freitas, Bradley Frizzell, Alice Garcia, Lisa Giobbi, Gloria Giordano, Lyla Gleason, Ferne Goldberg, Wendy Gonzalez, Lucy Gordon, Bruce Graham, Laurie Greenberg, Amanda Guffey, Ellen Guirovich, Jordan Halpern-Leistner, Elizabeth Harris, Chris Henry, Roni Horowitz, Mimi Hsu, Jeffrey L. Jackman, Jackson Lewis P.C., Andrea Kanter, Mitchell Karp, Namiko Kato, Karin Katz, Phillip Keene, Elizabeth King, Jordan Klem, Kate Koeppel, Shelley Kolton, Dary Kopelioff, Martha Krisel, Benjamin Lam, Laura Langner, Andrew Lee, Ruby Lee, David Lerner, Jing Lin, Carey Lowell, Alex Lue, Joseph Lurio, Evan Mahl, Elena Mahno, Harry Malakoff, Elizabeth D. Mazza, Lauren McGeough, Ashley McGuire, Meredith McIver, Michaela McKenny, Nina Menz, Marcie Mersky, Theresa D. Metcalf, Jean Metzker, Mark Miller, Diane Miller Himmelbaum, Suzy Mulvihill, Philip Mussman, Nancy Myers, Ellen Newhouse, Ken Nichols, Nathaniel Obler, Stephen H. Palitz, Diane Park, Caroline Parker-Beaudrias, Elise Passikoff, Richard Pepperman, Thomas Petriccione, Kevin Quist, Robert Raiola, Andrew Rasiej, Annie Raven, Barbara Ricci, Elizabeth Rosen, Marlene Rosenthal, Susan Ryan, Julie Salamon, Laura Sankey, Jerrold E. Seigel, Anne Seiwerath, Robert Silverstein, Sarah Smith, Christine Smith, Jean Sorabella, Rebecca A. Sparks, Scott Stokke, Tisse Takagi, Richard Taylor, Virginia Teller, John Tietjen, Annie Tirschwell, Alice Treyz, Pat B. Trostle, Courtney Van Fechtmann, Village Apothecary, Michelle Wakefield, David Warth, James C. Wernz, West Village Business Improvement District, Winterson Architectural Services, P.C., Carole Yass, Maria Zack

Our Team

Celebrating a shared commitment to meeting the needs in our communities.

LEADERSHIP TEAM

DARREN BLOCH

Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director

MALIEK K. BRANCH Chief Financial Officer

LINDSEY COSGROVE Chief of Staff

LAURA LANGNER Chief Health and Human Services Officer

ASHLEY MCGUIRE Chief Development Officer

NOEL MATOS

Vice President of Operations

WILSON POLONIA Director of Facilities

TYEISE RANDOLF

Vice President of Finance and Administration

TEARANNY STREET Director of Marketing and Communications

SAMSON BAKER

BSNS Director of Education and Professional Learning

RACHEL BLACK Director of the Music School

SHAUNTAE BROWN Health Services Business Manager

DONNA COLES

Center Director of Center on the Square Older Adult Center

BRIAN COLON Director of Lifelong Skills and Opportunity Center

NICOLE PAPPAS FERRIN Director of Barrow Street Nursery School

LINDA GIULIANO, LCSWR Director of the Center for Resiliency and Wellness

FABIO FERNANDEZ Director of the Pottery

LAURA MARCECA Director, Older Adult Services

RUBY NG

Center Director of Westbeth Older Adult Center

JOE MAYOCK

Center Director of Independence Plaza Older Adult Center

STEPHANIE ROER Director of Students and Organizational Initiatives

CAITLYN ROMANO, LMHC Vice President of Behavioral Health Services

JASMIN SANCHEZ Director of Youth Services

MARY SPRINGER

Director of Our Lady of Pompeii Older Adult Center

MATTHEW STUKALIN, LCSW Director of Family Justice Center Services

SARA LORENZ TAKI, MD Chief Medical Officer

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

CHAIR

Jan-Willem van den Dorpel

CO-VICE CHAIR

Cathy Aquila

CO-VICE CHAIR

Myrna Choa

TREASURER

Samir H. Hussein

SECRETARY

Tamara Alexander Lynch

Edward A.K. Adler*

Julie B. Effron

Wendy Gonzalez

Melanie Jindia Bhandari

Christopher Kiplok

Diane C. Koeppel

Gregory Mazlin

Paul Pai

Henry Pinnell

Mark Rudd

Daniel Sussman

Lisa Uribe

Laura Valeroso

DIRECTORS EMERITI

George A. Davidson*

Robert J. Egan*

Ronald H. Lamey*

Margaret B. Lowe

Manton B. Metcalf, III

David M. Parsons

Katheryn C. Patterson

Alvah O. Rock

Carol A. Strickland

Steven I. Wulf

*Past Chair

Thank you to our partners in the work

BTQ Financial

Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc.

Human Services Council

LiveOn NY

Marks Paneth, LLP

Network Doctor

United Neighborhood Houses

Our Financials