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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Shower Power

Shower Power

Sep 14, 2026

During this summer we have been working with Shower Power (showerpowernyc.org) and A.T.O.M. Styles (atomstyles.com) to provide free showers and...

Pop-up Pantry

Pop-up Pantry

Sep 14, 2026

Thanks to our partnership with Philoxenia (philoxeniainc.org) and volunteers from BakerHostetler (bakerlaw.com), on June 5 we offered a pop-up...

2026 LEFSA Annual Picnic

2026 LEFSA Annual Picnic

Aug 7, 2026

Here are a few photos from our picnic, an annual event enjoyed by the entire LEFSA community. We are grateful for every donation and for the...