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    For 160 years, compassionate individuals have found camaraderie and shared purpose in empowering New York City’s most vulnerable families through donations, volunteering, gifts in kind, board service, and more. Knowing you made a difference in a family’s life is its own priceless gift.

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    Our medical and relief programs provide immediate care for families fleeing domestic violence or facing homelessness, helping them heal and find stability in times of crisis. Our health education programs teach self-care, wellness, and life skills that empower families to move forward and break cycles of poverty and abuse.

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    • Clothing, Food & NecessitiesEssentials for those who have lost everything
    • Candy Cane LaneWhere holiday dreams come true
    Education Programs
    • Health EducationWhen the question is health, we have the answer
    • Teaching KitchenLearning that tastes good
    • Camp Rise UpAn adventure in self-discovery
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    • Family MedicinePrimary care to keep families healthy
    • Behavioral HealthA safe space for healing
    • DentistryBuilding confidence in every smile
    • PodiatryHappy feet for a better life
    • OptometryClear sight is the focus
    • Good Health ShuttleA driving force in healthcare
    • Women's WellnessWhere relief partners with healthcare
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    Impact

    The Floating Hospital meets families where they are: in safe houses, shelters, or doubled up with family and friends. We provide door-to-door transportation to compassionate healthcare, relief, and educational support for children and caregivers.

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  • Who We Are

    Since 1866, The Floating Hospital has welcomed New York City families in need aboard our ships and into our clinics. We deliver food, relief supplies, health education, and life skills to help families overcome homelessness, while providing compassionate, high-quality healthcare regardless of ability to pay.

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

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