May 30, 2025

CHHOP's Turning Point program is a HUD-funded permanent supportive housing program for disabled adults who were formerly street homeless. This program provides safe housing and support services so disabled adults can live securely and independently.

We are very proud to work with 11 households in this program out of the 120 households in Westchester County who rely upon this program for safe housing and support services. But there are threats to this program.

The funding bill before the Senate currently calls for massive funding cuts to HUD, including a 43% cut in rental assistance to programs such as Turning Point.

It would be simply inhumane for us to stand by and allow these hundreds of people who are now securely and safely housed and living independently to return to the streets.

Please contact your senators and tell them that funding cuts to life saving programs is not okay.

In New York, call Sens. Chuck Schumer at 914.734.1532 and Kirsten Gillibrand at 202.224.4451.

Thank you.

Cynthia B. Knox, Esq.,

CHHOP CEO

CHHOP's 2024 Turkey Trot was a success thanks to this great community. Check out some of the photographs below.

In 2023, NewYork-Presbyterian's Community Fund awarded CHHOP program funds to launch Tierra Solida / Solid Ground. This program is a proactive approach geared toward reducing homelessness in Peekskill by providing housing stabilization support to those that are at risk of homelessness. The program focuses on assisting low wage workers and immigrants that have recently fallen behind on rent, utility bills or are facing imminent eviction.

This short-term program focuses on stabilizing the home with temporary rental, utility and moving cost assistance. Once housing stability is achieved, Tierra Sólida will address social isolation and community services advocacy.

Our annual Turkey Trot will be held on November 23, 2024 in downtown Peekskill. Register now and be sure to bring a frozen turkey (or chicken or ham) that morning, which will be distributed to food-insecure families that same day. Registration is Open!

Westchester Magazine named CHHOP's CEO, Cynthia Knox, to the "2023 Women in Business" awards for the November/December issue. Congratulations to Cynthia and all the other winners this year. Check out the entry.

CHHOP congratulates our board secretary Ellen Bloom for being named to Crain's New York Business "2023 Notable Nonprofit Board Leaders," announced in October. Bloom is also chair of our board's development committee.

In September 2023, CHHOP debuted a new video titled "Harvesting Hope," which discusses food and housing inequity in the lower Hudson Valley and shows some examples of what we are doing to help people navigate personal and economic challenges. Click the image to view the video.

In June 2023, we were thrilled to share that our CEO, Cynthia Knox, was listed as a Notable LGBTQIA+ Leader by Crain's New York Business! The 74 honorees on Crain's list of leaders this year were pacesetters who are driving equity and inclusion across the business community. At CHHOP, we pride ourselves on providing a safe and inclusive environment for members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

"Cynthia Knox, chief executive office of Caring for the Hungry & Homeless of Peekskill (CHHOP), works to alleviate hunger and homelessness in that community and its surrounding areas. She increased organizational revenue by 227% and has developed programs in response to community needs, such as a collaborative rapid-rehousing program for domestic violence survivors. Knox also created the Hudson Valley Justice Center, and has co-created a strategic coalition of shelter and housing providers to address policy issues. In addition, Knox has served on the New York State Bar Association's Committee on Legal Aid and worked with The LOFT LGBTQ Community Center." -- Crain's New York Business, June 2023.

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Fred's Pantry is always accepting non-perishable, healthy food donations.

Every donation can make a difference in helping alleviate hunger in Peekskill.

We can use:

Cooking oil
Cornmeal
Rice
Beans
Tomato sauce
Tomato paste
Spices (all kinds)

CHHOP Services

CHHOP runs programs to help those experiencing food insecurity and homelessness, including healthcare for homeless veterans.

In addition, we have a supportive housing program for those living with a disability and a program for survivors of domestic violence.

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