City Mission exists to meet the needs of the poor in a manner that dignifies and strengthens the individual, the family, and the community. We help people who are IN poverty, we help people get OUT of poverty, and we help people STAY out of poverty. Through creatively collaborating with individuals, businesses and other organizations, we can work together to create a more sustainable future for under-resourced individuals and our community as a whole. To learn more about the following City Mission programs, please click on the links below: -- Employer Resource Network-- allows businesses to help their employees gain access to social service and training programs that support employment. Learn more at http://ern-ny.com --Schenectady Bridges--we work with different organizations and businesses to provide trainings, brainstorm solutions, and collaborate together to make our community better. Learn more at http://schenectadybridges.com Quick City Mission Overview --76-bed Emergency Shelter for Men --35-bed Emergency Shelter for Women & Children --24-Transitional Housing Apartments --More than 700 meals served each day to those in the shelters, and to the needy in our community --Long-term discipleship & recovery programs for men & women --Education & Career training --Clothing Ministry (Free Clothing Room, Distribution Center, Thrift Store) --Life skills training