The challenge

Every night, countless families in New York City seek refuge in shelters and safe houses, escaping the trauma of domestic violence and the grips of homelessness. 1 in 100 babies is born into this harsh reality, initiating a life where stability and safety are merely dreams.

For nearly 160 years, The Floating Hospital has sailed in the service of hope, providing high-quality healthcare to anyone who needs it, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, immigration or insurance status, or the ability to pay. Our integrated care model delivers health services and a lifeline of education, access to healthcare and essentials to those most in need.

Your generous donation can steer a family towards stability and health. Help us navigate through these turbulent times and provide a sanctuary of holistic care for families in need.

ANCHOR HOPE WITH US

Continuing a legacy of care and innovation

As we reflect on the days ahead, we’re committed to carrying out our “more than healthcare” mission.

Your support enables us to provide patients with primary healthcare, women’s wellness services, HIV testing and counseling and affordable medication through our pharmacy—and make our program and services accessible through telehealth visits and our Good Health Shuttle, which makes 100+ trips a day and provides patients with safe and reliable round-trip transportation, free of charge.

With your contribution, we can sustain vital education programs in our clinic, homeless shelters, and Department of Education classrooms. Our teaching kitchen can go on helping families experiencing homelessness learn and practice healthy eating and cooking through demonstrations, workshops and tastings. Camp Rise Up can continue to rise to the challenge of helping children cultivate essential life skills such as healthy relationship building and financial literacy.

Our efforts over the last century and a half have been made possible thanks to people like you. Together, we will create a future filled with stability and hope for all our patients.

NO EXCEPTIONS. JUST EXCEPTIONAL CARE.

The Floating Hospital provides a healthcare safety net to more than 25,000 children and their families each year. Nearly 100% of the unhoused families we serve—40% of whom are children—report living below the Federal Poverty Line. Support has empowered us to transform lives with healthcare, education and life’s essentials. It’s not just aid; it’s a path to rewrite stories and break cycles of poverty and abuse. We go where families are to give them what they need to thrive. Join us, and be a beacon of change.

Be the key to what happens next. The Floating Hospital is an anchor for those in need—and with you, we are unsinkable.

The Floating Hospital Foundation is a tax-exempt 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization. All donations are fully tax-deductible to the extent allowable by law.