Praxis Third Ave Shelter

Martin Hughes – Site Director

399 3rd Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11215
Phone: (646) 832-1876

Program Summary: The program temporarily houses 58 adult families with priority offered to those who have roots in CB 6 and surrounding communities in Brooklyn. On-site services include case management, housing placement assistance, recreation space, health/mental health services, screening/assessment/interventions for substance use disorders, employment counseling and 24×7 security.

Families are connected to primary healthcare, vocational training, employment placement and legal services when necessary.

The program offers nutritious meals 3 times daily

  • Eligibility: Homeless Adult Families referred by DHS
  • Number of units in program: 58
  • This program is funded by the Department of Homeless Services (DHS)