Siena House — Local services in New York

The shelter is what u make it. I enjoyed my time here. The room I had was small but I had my own bathroom and shower/tub. I was especially grateful for that. I was pregnant and had very bad morning sickness so I definitely needed that. Every one else does have to share the bathrooms / showers . They did not provide 3 meals a day they only provided brunch and dinner. The food wasnt the best but the weekend cook was great actually. Would've have liked to get 3 meals but they did have other stuff in the cafeteria to munch on until it was time to eat. They are a lil strict about not bringing food in your room , however they do provide u with a fridge . It's not what u do it's how you do it frfr just clean up after yourself if u do eat in your room . The case worker and social worker really helped me out a lot. I am grateful for the time I spent here . It wasn't bad. They will help you but only if you want to help...

Because this faculty is funded by the State which is why they can only receive donations that are brand new with tags. they can get reported ….. which will result them losing their funding and eventually shutting down… taking away this resource from the bronx community but also l having the employees lose their jobs as well. Also the don’t play favorites, everyone is given exactly what is needed for them to leave this faculty in a better position than when they came in with…. which was nothing ( All they ask in return is their cooperation and effort in their part to focus on saving money continuing there education or training and follow the faculty rules. This place is Amazing please do your research before posting comments that are unfounded and untrue. words have real...

If you get placed at Siena House, do whatever you have to do to get transferred to another shelter. I have been sitting here for 2 years already because the Housing Specialist Alma Hernandez, messed up my HPD application...ON PURPOSE. I complained about not being allowed to finish my dinner before 6pm ,which is when they kick you out the dinning area. And months later I find out that she submitted my application without my daughter information. Mind you she been working here for 30 years plus so she knew what she was doing. She claims she was told to do so by her boss at the time but that's still unfair. I'm starting my 3rd year on Nov 1. I watch ppl come here after me and leave in like 8 months and...