What they do: POTS aims to be a loving community in the Bronx, nourishing the basic needs and hungers of all who come to its door. POTS is dedicated to providing a professional and hospitable environment where every interaction is based on compassion and respect. They believe that every person should have access to the essentials of life and the support necessary to achieve stability, and ultimately self-sufficiency.
How they do it: POTS is a ‘one-stop shop’ assisting individuals living in poverty on their journeys from crisis to stability and ultimately, self-sufficiency. They believe POTS’ ‘one-stop shop’ model of providing a coordinated and comprehensive package of support is the best means of addressing the myriad needs that accompany poverty.
Mission: POTS’s mission is to be a loving community in the Bronx that nourishes the basic needs and hungers of all who come to its door.
Latest project/campaign: Expanding our services to a planned addition to the present POTS building.
Major Funding: Robin Hood Foundation, Single Stop USA, Andor Capital Management Foundation, Maverick Capital Foundation, Dalio Family Foundation, Rusty Staub Foundation, New York Yankees, PDT Partners, Judith C. White Foundation, The Walmart Foundation and many more
Profit/nonprofit: Nonprofit
Annual Budget: N/A
Interesting fact about how they are working to positively affect the food system: This year alone, POTS will help more than 25,000 people, including 8,000 children, with a multitude of needs common to individuals and families living in poverty. In the past five years, the number of individuals that have turned to POTS for assistance has nearly tripled.
FACT SHEET
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Core Programs: Community Dining Room; Food Pantry; Mail Services; Barbershop; Clothing Room; Shower Facilities; Legal Clinic; Case Management; POTS Family Club; Holiday Meals and Gifts; Host to medical and dental clinics
Number of staff: 34
Number of volunteers: 3,000
Area served: Bronx
Year started: 1982
Director: Christopher Bean
Contact Information: (718) 220-4892
