The Jericho Project

The Jericho Project is founded on the belief that each individual – including someone who has been chronically homeless – can make transformational change towards a better life.   For over 25 years, Jericho residents have proven this to be true with remarkable accomplishments in education, employment, family reunification and successful independence. 

The Jericho Model has five core components. 

1.    A sense of community and shared purpose.Jericho’s overarching philosophy combines practicality and inspiration. We create a supportive, forward-looking community that promotes sobriety. At the same time, we help residents set long-range goals and focus on achieving them. Our professional staff shares this vision and communicates it to residents. 

2.    Housing.  Our residences provide a safe foundation for stability from which our tenants can create personal change.  Although there is no time limit, the average stay is two and one-half to three years.

3.    Comprehensive services. We address the many causes of homelessness and help our residents build skills to pursue fulfilling and independent lives. Individualized counseling addresses specific needs across vocational, educational, medical, psychological, financial and social realms.  The goal for all residents is to “graduate” to independent lives when ready. 

4.    Aftercare. This exemplary program sustains success following graduation. We stay in regular contact with graduates for two additional years through personal visits, telephone and email. We have developed an active “alumni/ae” network that supports graduates and celebrates personal successes. As a result, our Jericho Model demonstrates meaningful and measurable results:  over 95 percent of graduates maintain stability and independence.