The Floating Hospital Receives $50,000 Grant from Direct Relief to Maintain its Status as a Queens-based Safety Net
The Floating Hospital received $50,000 in emergency grant funding from the medical aid organization, Direct Relief, in partnership with the National Association of Community Health Centers. The Floating Hospital, whose main clinic is in Long Island City, will use the funds to help its efforts as the Queens community hub in the fight against coronavirus. […]Read More
Thank you for your kind donations this week – May 28, 2020
We’re grateful for all the donations we’ve received this week. Thank you. From a book sale to pizza, and flowers to gowns, our wonderful community in Queens and New York City is keeping us strong. We’re grateful to Dino’s Pizzeria in Astoria who provided our hardworking staff with lunch throughout the week. These items are […]Read More
Thank you for your kind donations this week – May 22, 2020
From baseball to politics, New Yorkers show the love. We’re grateful for the donations we’ve received this week. Thank you. Our staff are always thankful for food. It’s one less thing for them to think of while treating our patients. This delicious Filipino lunch was arranged by Project Barkada. Thank you! These items are needed […]Read More
Thank you for your kind donations this week – May 15, 2020
As the pandemic continues, we’re lucky enough to live in a city that cares. Your donations give hope to our patients. Thank you. On Thursday, we welcomed our dear friend, chef and philanthropist, Maria Loi, who stopped by with delicious and nutritious lunch for our staff, from her Loi Estiatorio restaurant. She was joined by […]Read More
Thank you for your kind donations this week – May 8 2020
In the world’s kindest city, kindness means the world Your neighbors can get the care they need now thanks to your donations. In addition to these gifts, our long-term supporters, SupercommunityLIC have started an Amazon wish list for donations to be sent directly to our clinic for distribution to our patients. Donations include makeup, personal […]Read More
Thank you for your kind donations this week – May 1 2020
We’re fortunate to offer care in the kindest city in the world As a charitable healthcare organization, your donations mean that all of your neighbors can get the care they need now. These items are needed now Since 1866, The Floating Hospital is the largest provider of healthcare to homeless families. We provide free and […]Read More
Thank you for your kind donations this week – April 24 2020
We’ve always relied on the kindness of neighbors. Thank you for this week’s donations! Our staff were delighted to receive continued support from LIC Relief. The grassroots organization, founded by Pastor Patrick Thompson and Kelly Craig, is doing phenomenal work throughout the community. They provided staff with lunches all week. We some Michele Et Augustin […]Read More
From quilting to masks: The Floating Hospital’s in-house sewing specialist
In line with Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order for New Yorkers to wear masks when social distancing isn’t possible, one of The Floating Hospital’s own is a real leader. Elena Moneti is a consultant at The Floating Hospital, working on reporting and analytics. But, away from the office, she’s a quilter. Elena has been applying her […]Read More
Thank you for your kind donations this week – April 17 2020
Open hearts in a shut down city Your neighbors can get the care they need now thanks to your donations. Again this week, LIC Relief showed the community spirit. They’ve been getting lunch to our staff from local restaurants. Blend and Little Chef Little Kitchen are just two of the eateries whose food was enjoyed […]Read More
Home Again: Dr. Otto Returns to a Beginning
Dr. Dave Otto helped lead the way for The Floating Hospital on land And now this driven Westchester native is back – to serve the community during one of the most challenging healthcare crises the clinic has ever faced. You joined The Floating Hospital (TFH) at a pivotal time in its history: permanently moving operations […]Read More