Organization Details:

Our mission is to serve -- holistically & without judgment -- those who may have been denied compassionate & considerate treatment elsewhere due to their race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, developmental level, health status or criminal or substance abuse history.

Description and/or History:
Unique People Services (UPS) is a NYC-based non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation founded in 1991. UPS is dedicated to providing a home and supportive services to personal with special and challenging needs -- men, women and children we consider to be members of our family. Our staff strives to make our homes the warmest, safest & most welcoming environments in which to live. Since 1991, the Agency has rapidly grown. We currently have 19 supportive housing programs throughout the Bronx, Manhattan & Queens. Each year we service over 500 persons by providing housing, meals & nutritional guidance, healthcare services, recreational activities, counseling from independent living to social services, employment referrals, drug treatment referrals & adherence. Under the auspices of the NYS HRA HIV/AIDS Services Administration, Unique People Services has six (6) programs: two (2) transitional housing programs (Bronx & Manhattan) & four (4) scattered site housing programs (Manhattan, Queens & 2 - Bronx). Under the auspices of the NYS Office of Mental Retardation & Developmental Disabilities, UPS has eight (8) MR programs (4-Bronx & 4 Queens). And, with the NYS Office of Mental Health, UPS has five (5) mental heath-housing programs all in the Bronx (2 - CR/SRO's & 3 scattered/supportive housing programs).

Contact people:

Miriam C. Morales, Operations Manager, (718) 231-7711 , ext. 27, (email) Yvette Brissett-Andre, Executive Director, (718) 231-7711 , ext. 11, (email) Cheryelle Cruickshank, Associate Executive Director, (718) 231-7711 , ext. 39, (email)

Address:

4234 Vireo Avenue Bronx, NY 10470 (See a map)

Directions:

We are located between East 233rd & East 234th Street on Vireo Avenue. Vireo Avenue is two blocks up from Webster Avenue & one block down from Katonah Avenue in the Bronx. Vireo Avenue is opposite Woodlawn Cemetary.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: # 2 train,   Walk distance (in minutes): 15 minutes   Nearest Bus Stop: # 31 bus, 15 minutes minute walk