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The Dwelling Place of NY, Inc


A sponsored ministry of The Franciscan Sisters of Allegany.


The Dwelling Place of NY, Inc. is no longer directly providing services at 409 W. 40th Street, after 46 years at that location.
This decision was made due to the aging of the Sisters and the availability of Sisters.

However, the ministry will continue via grants to other shelters and any other services the Sisters and the Board authorize. More information will be forthcoming on those grant recipients on this website. In addition, we are working on a webpage to commemorate the accomplishments over the years of the various volunteers, staff and Sisters.


If you have a will or an estate to probate issue please contact Erica Knox at knox@burri-law.com and she will assist you.
The 501(c)(3) charity status is active and operating.

The building which housed the Dwelling Place at 409 W. 40th Street is owned by the Archdiocese of New York.
Any questions regarding the status of the building may be directed to Phil Dorian at Philip.Dorian@archny.org


The employment of former administrator of The Dwelling Place, Deborah Pollock, ended June 12, 2023.
Ms. Pollock is not authorized to make decisions or solicit money or services under the name of The Dwelling Place of NY, Inc.
If you are contacted regarding the Dwelling Place of NY, Inc., please alert Erica Knox at knox@burri-law.com or at (305) 998-0408.