Interfaith Council For Action Inc

Since the 1980's, ifca has partnered with the westchester county department of social services to provide scatter-site emergency apartments for families transitioning from a homeless shelter to temporary housing. Our on-staff social workers provide case management services to assist families on their path to self sufficiency.

Thanks to funding from the new york state home local program, ifca is able to administer the tenant based rental assistance ("tbra") program. The tbra program provides a monthly rental subsidy and/or a security deposit assistance grant to individuals and families that meet the eligibility requirements. These home funds are intended to provide direct assistance to households paying more than 30% of their monthly income for rent or security deposit assistance. Tbra is a rental subsidy that helps fill the gap between what a renter can afford and the actual rent for a place to call home.

Ifca is one of the oldest new york state neighborhood preservation companies in westchester county, providing a variety of programs and services to tenants and the community at large. Ifca offers housing counseling and referral services, financial workshops, and back to school supplies. In 2008, ifca opened a thrift shop selling clothing and household items at very low costs. Ifca's programs reach at risk communities and families. This can only be accomplished by receiving various grants that fund these activities.other program service expenses are comprised of costs incurred in relation to property management. Other program service revenue is comprised of thrift shop income. Ifca's thrift shop sells new and gently used items, including clothing, shoes, bedding, dishes, pots and pans, costume jewelry, and handbags, at very affordable prices. Proceeds from the thrift shop fund ifca's community programs.