A home for the body and hope for the soul.

LEFSA is a non-profit, interdenominational empowerment ministry sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of New York. It serves people who are homeless, living in city-sponsored shelters and on the streets of New York City.

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LEFSA at 40: Lives Changed, Hope Shared

LEFSA at 40: Lives Changed, Hope Shared

Oct 3, 2026

For 40 years, Life Experience and Faith Sharing Associates (LEFSA) has been more than a ministry to people experiencing homelessness. It has been a...

Free Haircut Day

Free Haircut Day

Sep 21, 2026

💈❤️ Love looks like a barber chair on a New York City sidewalk. We are so grateful for our incredible partnerships with Shower Power and A.T.O.M....

Street Mission

Street Mission

Sep 21, 2026

Through the street mission and shelter outreach of Life Experience and Faith Sharing Associates (LEFSA), dedicated teams continue to hit the...