PRINCESS JANAE PLACE INC
Housing Is Healthcare
Mission
The mission of Princess Janae Place is to help people of trans experience maximize their full potential as they transition from homelessness to independent living. Princess Janae Place fulfills our mission by offering a safe space for people of trans experience to connect with community, access gender affirming support, as well as engage in educational and recreational activities. Princess Janae Place serves as a critical referral source for our members to secure housing navigation, substance use and mental health resources, legal assistance, job training/placement and health care.
Ruling year
2020
Executive Director
Jevon Martin
Main address
2526 Wallace Ave suite 201
Bronx, NY 10467 USA
EIN
47-4812838
NTEE code
Housing Search Assistance (L30)
Services to Promote the Independence of Specific Populations (P80)
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Communication
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
As you may know, transgender folks face issues like violence, discrimination, homelessness, and poverty at staggeringly disproportionate rates. When trans folks are in need of housing, we are often turned away or face hate and violence while in the shelter system. In the Bronx in NYC, Princess Janae Place is striving to end that by providing a safer space for Trans/GNC and Non Binary people to find a home support and comfort from folks in our community.
Princess Janae Place refers members to housing that is safe for people of trans experience. We assist by offering referrals to shelters, mental health, legal, job placement, and general support services as they transition from homeless to independent living. The mission is to help people of trans experience maximize their full potential by providing residential, educational, clinical, and recreational services that create and nurture connections to the community and the world.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
HART
Princess Janae Place offers a community-based, safe and accessible place for people of transgender experience to connect to critical services and support."
Princess Janae Place serves as a bridge to rise above the stigma and obstacles people of transgender experience face, relentlessly, everyday. Many of the challenges can be alleviated by simply gaining access to the proper channels to obtain services and support.
Princess Janae Place offers support, guidance, and referrals to comprehensive services. Princess Janae Place "members" are encouraged to return as frequently as they want to in order to access on-going support and community.
Princess Janae Place offers the following services and programs free of charge to our members:
HOUSING NAVIGATION: Safe and affordable housing is critical to one's overall well-being and security and is a fundamental right.
-referrals to public state and city housing voucher programs
-assistance completing housing applications
-support with navigating the housing market
-referrals to a select group of pre-screened independent landlords and realtors who have experience and training working with the transgender/TGNC/TGNB community
-referrals to other nonprofit partners who offer housing
-general education on housing rights
CASE MANAGEMENT: Princess Janae Place is committed to providing on-going support and referrals to our members across a wide range of services. Princess Janae Place has a wide range of partnerships and offers the following connections/referrals to our members:
-GED preparedness programs and Continuing Educational Opportunities
-Job readiness and training programs including access to professional clothing, resume review, interview preparation and referrals for job interviews
-Culturally competent health care, HIV prevention and testing
-Mental health and counseling services
-Substance use treatment and support groups
SUPPORT GROUPS AND SOCIAL NETWORKS: Princess Janae Place offers an on-going support and social networking group is facilitated by our Program Coordinator attended by members, peers and offers a range of topics:
*transitioning
*medical care and resources for surgery
*housing/homelessness
*harassment, discrimination and violence
*current events
TRAINING: Princess Janae Place is breaking the stereotype & stigma about the LGBTQ community by offering cultural competency education to businesses, hospitals.
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Our results
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Number of clients who report a greater sense of purpose and improved overall wellness
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Intersex people, LGBTQ people, Adults, Seniors, Indigenous peoples, Ethnic and racial groups, Multiracial people, People of African descent, People of Asian descent, People of European descent, People of Latin American descent, Buddhists, Christians, Interfaith groups, Muslims, Secular groups, Tribal and indigenous religious groups, Economically disadvantaged people, Homeless people, Immigrants and migrants, Incarcerated people, Victims and oppressed people, Activists, Artists and performers, Domestic workers, Retired people, Self-employed people, Sex workers, Students, Unemployed people, People with HIV/AIDS, Substance abusers, People with disabilities, People with hearing impairments, People with intellectual disabilities, People with learning disabilities, People with physical disabilities, People with psychosocial disabilities
Related Program
HART
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
In 2015 we assisted 3 people with access to safe housing. In 2016 we moved from one office to another. We safely housed 17 members in either transitional or suppportive housing. In 2017 we housed 20.
Number of new clients within the past 12 months
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Intersex people, LGBTQ people, Adults, Seniors, Indigenous peoples, Ethnic and racial groups, Multiracial people, People of African descent, People of Asian descent, People of European descent, People of Latin American descent, Buddhists, Christians, Interfaith groups, Jewish people, Muslims, Secular groups, Tribal and indigenous religious groups, Economically disadvantaged people, Homeless people, Immigrants and migrants, Incarcerated people, Victims and oppressed people, Academics, Activists, Artists and performers, Domestic workers, Retired people, Self-employed people, Sex workers, Students, Unemployed people, Veterans, People with diseases and illnesses, People with HIV/AIDS, Substance abusers, People with disabilities, People with hearing impairments, People with intellectual disabilities, People with learning disabilities, People with physical disabilities
Related Program
HART
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Everyone is new.
Number of clients who report adequate access to services
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
HART
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
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Goals & Strategy
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Charting impact
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What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
PJP goals are to have an adult drop in center for the LGBTQ community with strict emphasis on TGNC & NB people of color. This drop in center will also house chronically homeless adults in need of the basic necessities to live a safe, healthy life without the struggles of not having any support. As you may know, transgender folks face issues like violence, discrimination, homelessness, and poverty at staggeringly disproportionate rates. When trans folks are in need of housing, we are often turned away or face hate and violence while in the shelter system.
We want to have space for case management, mental health, legal assistance, job placement & GED courses, and general support services such as clothing swap, computer classes, etiquette classes, home economics, financial literacy program, medical assistance, and self esteem enhancement groups. All of these trainings and groups will be offered under one roof so we can eliminate having to send anyone outside of our establishment for services.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Our strategies for making this happen is raising our own money to break ground on our facility by introducing the Inaugural Walk for the Homeless. July 1, 2018 we walked away homelessness in Van Courtlandt Park. It was the first walkathon for homeless in New York City ever. This year is our 5th anniversary. We will walk in Morningside Park in Harlem May 14th at 10 am. Sign up and walk with us www.givebutter.com/helpthehomelessny
We also have various LGBTQ groups that periodically raise funds for us at their shows & events. As well as we apply for community grants.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
Grant's. Capabilities for making this happen is high with the Trans lead employees that work tirelessly with pride to do whatever it takes to fulfill the responsibilities of the organizations mission and vision.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
So far we have accomplished to house over 150 members in 2021. During this pandemic we have housed more people than ever before. The work we do here at PJP is detrimental to the homeless population.
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PRINCESS JANAE PLACE INC
Board of directorsas of 04/03/2022
Dr Oswald Thomas
Kim Watson
CKLIFE
Marcy Winkler
JPMORGAN CHASE
Merrick Moses
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Ethics and transparency
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Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Not applicable
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Equity strategies
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- We review compensation data across the organization (and by staff levels) to identify disparities by race.
- We ask team members to identify racial disparities in their programs and / or portfolios.
- We analyze disaggregated data and root causes of race disparities that impact the organization's programs, portfolios, and the populations served.
- We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support.
- We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
- We disaggregate data by demographics, including race, in every policy and program measured.
- We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
- We use a vetting process to identify vendors and partners that share our commitment to race equity.
- We have a promotion process that anticipates and mitigates implicit and explicit biases about people of color serving in leadership positions.
- We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
- We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
- We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
- We measure and then disaggregate job satisfaction and retention data by race, function, level, and/or team.
- We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
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