VIP Community Services celebrates new men’s homeless shelter in Harlem

A group photo cutting the ribbon with Carmen Rivera, chief Vocational and Community Affairs officer at VIP; Opal Dunstan, executive vice president and chief operations officer; Debbian Fletcher-Blake, VIP Community Services president and chief executive officer and many others.
A group photo cutting the ribbon with Carmen Rivera, chief Vocational and Community Affairs officer at VIP; Opal Dunstan, executive vice president and chief operations officer; Debbian Fletcher-Blake, VIP Community Services president and chief executive officer and many others.
Photo Jewel Webber

VIP Community Services has a strong history in the Bronx. Founded in 1974 to assist the needs of our community members in the Bronx, VIP will continue to do just that. Their main headquarters and health center are located at 770 East 176th St. and their location will not stop them from assisting and helping all communities.

Attendees take a tour of the new 135-bed facility.
Attendees take a tour of the new 135-bed facility. Photo Jewel Webber

VIP Community Services celebrated their 2024 Harlem Shelter Ribbon Cutting. This new men’s shelter in Harlem is located at 170 East 123rd St. and caters to single males with mental health diagnoses. This is a 135-bed facility for those in need. Those needs also include health and wellness programs, meals, assistance with housing, social services and more. VIP remains committed in assisting our communities to end homelessness and other issues.


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