Urban Resource Institute
To empower individuals, families, and communities, particularly communities of color and other disenfranchised populations, to end cycles of violence, homelessness, poverty, and trauma by increasing safety and resiliency.
As the largest provider of domestic violence shelter services in the United States and a leading provider of shelter and services for homeless families, we address both immediate needs and the underlying causes of violence, poverty, and trauma.
We do more than provide shelter, we offer holistic support services that empower survivors and individuals experiencing homelessness to pursue stability, independence, and healing.
Through trauma-informed care, legal advocacy, economic empowerment, and access to essential resources, our programs are designed to support each person’s journey toward long-term well-being. We recognize that meaningful progress requires care and intervention at every level.
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Residential Programs
URI operates 24 shelters across New York City, providing 4,000 beds on any given night and impacting thousands annually.
These safe, purpose-built spaces are designed to help individuals and families heal and rebuild their lives. Every aspect of our shelters — from the paint on the walls to thoughtfully curated artwork — is designed with intention to create a calming and secure environment for survivors and their families. In addition to emergency and transitional housing, URI is expanding its commitment to long-term stability by developing truly permanent affordable housing. This work is a critical component of our continuum of care, providing lasting safety, stability, and independence for survivors and their families.
These supportive housing projects are:
Designed to meet the needs of the whole family — including their pets
Reflect our mission to deliver comprehensive, trauma-informed solutions
Include ADA-compliant units where possible, ensuring accessibility for survivors with disabilities.
Justice Initiatives
The Justice Initiatives Department is a collection of non-residential programs that support individuals and communities who have experienced violence, housing instability, and systemic barriers.
While working to reduce inequities and promote safety, healing, and accountability, our programs provide critical education, resources, and services rooted in compassion and community care.
We are a hub of support for individuals, families, and their pets – offering holistic, trauma-informed services designed to meet people where they are.
Through the integration of restorative and transformative justice principles, we promote healing and long-term well-being.
At URI, we envision a world where all communities can live safely, with dignity, stability, and the ability to thrive. The Justice Initiatives portfolio includes the following programs: Abusive Partner Intervention Program (APIP), Bronx Family Justice Center (BFJC), Crime Victim Services Program (CVSP), Economic Empowerment Program (EEP), Legal Education and Advocacy Program (LEAP), People and Animals Living Safely (PALS), Rapid Rehousing, Relationship Abuse Prevention Program (RAPP) & Early RAPP.