The Sant’Egidio Solidarity Project is the continuing care program of the Community of Sant’Egidio in New York City. Through our services and in relationship with friends, we have learned that many in our cities often struggle to navigate the complex systems that purport to assist them.
From accessing benefits to recovering identification, from communicating with social workers to organizing health care, it is often too much for any single person, much less one in a vulnerable state, to manage. Instead of taking one another by the hand, individuals are forced to jump through seemingly infinite hoops for a shred of dignity.
Inspired by the Good Samaritan, the Solidarity Project invites individuals to take personal care of their brother or sister. Our members do everything from setting up and accompanying to health care appointments to workforce prep, from financial literacy courses to housing referrals.
The Solidarity Project recognizes that its service also benefits partner organizations. For example, the case manager of a person residing in a shelter will find that the Solidarity Coordinator is a liaison who can ease communication, facilitate cooperation, and provide additional resources and support.
For more information, contact us at info@santegidio.org