Founded in 1980, Urban Resource Institute (URI) is the nation’s largest provider of domestic violence services, offering a comprehensive suite of client‑centered programs that empower survivors and homeless families. URI’s core focus includes emergency shelters for domestic violence victims—unique in New York for allowing co‑sheltering with pets—alongside job skills training, financial literacy education, and specialized support for homeless families. The organization prioritizes communities of color and other vulnerable populations, ensuring culturally responsive care and equitable access to resources. URI’s blend of innovative, pet‑friendly sheltering and robust economic empowerment initiatives distinguishes it as a leader in the field, fostering resilience and long‑term stability for those it serves.
Urban Resource Institute (URI) seeks a Program Director to lead the development and implementation of its first Supportive Housing program, Innovative Urban Village, in partnership with Christian Cultural Center. The Director will design and develop the program model, service framework, and operational policies and procedures, ensuring quality and effective services to families experiencing homelessness due to domestic violence.
Founded in 1980, Urban Resource Institute (URI) is the nation’s largest provider of domestic violence services, offering a comprehensive suite of client‑centered programs that empower survivors and homeless families. URI’s core focus includes emergency shelters for domestic violence victims—unique in New York for allowing co‑sheltering with pets—alongside job skills training, financial literacy education, and specialized support for homeless families. The organization prioritizes communities of color and other vulnerable populations, ensuring culturally responsive care and equitable access to resources. URI’s blend of innovative, pet‑friendly sheltering and robust economic empowerment initiatives distinguishes it as a leader in the field, fostering resilience and long‑term stability for those it serves.
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