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Emmaus House, Inc.

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SERVING THOSE IN NEED SINCE 1966

History

History & Legacy

Emmaus House Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public charity founded in 1966 in Harlem by Father David Kirk to empower those in need, breaking the cycle of poverty at its root. Our organization has been a stalwart of service for over 57 years in the community.

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Father David lived his life according to The Gospels and believed that all people were created equal.

“To be a Christian is to place yourself at the place of suffering.  Where there is suffering, there is God.”

- Father David Kirk​

For more about Fr. David Kirk:

Mission

Vision

Mission

Emmaus House is an esteemed non-profit organization with a 57-year history, steadfastly committed to addressing the multifaceted needs of the community. Our core mission encompasses a wide range of vital initiatives, encompassing homelessness, housing, social justice, transformational programming, and educational empowerment for the underserved.

Emmaus House is a strategic grant-maker that assists with the development of projects through partnerships with like-minded organizations.  

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Training

Leadership

Leadership

Board of Directors

KIRK BARRELL, President and Treasurer, Barrell Energy Inc., Colorado

WILLIAM SOUTHREY, Vice President, Haven Inc., New Jersey

MARC GREENBERG, Secretary, Interfaith Assembly on Homelessness and Housing, New York

Advisory Board

HENRY SENGER, UBS, New Jersey

Message From Our President

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For the past sixteen years, I have been honored and humbled to lead Emmaus House after the passing of my uncle, the late Father David Kirk.  We strive to continue his mission of serving those in need.  At Emmaus, we treat all equally and serve with humility. Please join us as we continue to share compassion to our community.  Your time, talent, and treasures are the best gifts to your neighbor.

Kirk A. Barrell, President

Community

Community

The concept of "living in community" with our neighbors is a foundational concept of Emmaus. Father David first experienced community when living at the Catholic Worker with Dorothy Day prior to his founding of Emmaus.

At Emmaus, our community includes all people who come to share in our mission.  It is when we are working together that we learn the most about others and ourselves.

Volunteering

Contact Us

Contact


For more information about Emmaus House, please contact our President, Kirk Barrell, at kabarrell@gmail.com

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