If IHOC could sum up its philosophy in a few words or with a short phrase it would be “quality over quantity.” We aim not just to temporarily alleviate the suffering of a large segment of the homeless but rather to change their lives and get them off the streets for good. It is difficult, if not impossible, for impersonal and overstretched bureaucracies to make the kind substantial impact on a person’s life that our organization regularly does each and every year through a more caring, attentive, and hands-on approach.
Over the course of our history we have impacted the lives of over 650 homeless men through our Homeless Hospitality Network, provided transitional housing for 64 homeless men at the John Dambly Transitional House in Lawnside, New Jersey and delivered housing to 10 families in our Permanent Housing Program. In addition to these programs we have also supplied thousands of homeless, men, women and children with school supplies and personal care items as part of our Adopt-A-Box and Pack-A-Sack campaigns.