Project Comeback is ACE’s workforce development and vocational rehabilitation program. In Project Comeback, men and women who are experiencing homelessness obtain the educational, interpersonal and technical skills they need to secure and retain full-time, permanent employment. Participants are welcomed into Project Comeback from homeless shelters, substance use treatment centers, and transitional facilities located throughout New York City.

Project Comeback participants maintain a busy schedule that balances two days per week of paid work experience with two days of education and skills training. Our staff provides one-on-one support to meet each participant’s needs. Participants graduate Project Comeback upon securing full-time, permanent employment.

Project Comeback Offers:

Industry Specific Certifications in OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety, 10 and 40-Hour Site Safety Training, OSHA 10-Hour General Industry, Flagger, Supported Scaffold User, Janitorial Maintenance, Forklift, and Food Protection Certification.

Individual and Group Counseling with Masters of Social Work to explore challenges, improve coping skills, strengthen self-esteem, promote healthy decision making, and receive general support.

Soft-Skills Training that develops interpersonal skills, enhances job-seeking skills, and prepares participants for the transition to self-sufficiency. Our courses and workshops cover topics such as interviewing techniques, how to maintain employment, transitioning off of public benefits, researching healthcare options, and creating a housing plan.

Adult Education in literacy, math, and computer training. ACE offers a contextualized learning experience focused on vocational themes and crucial daily living skills.

Financial Literacy Curriculum focused on Savings & Spending, Banking, and Credit that cumulatively prepares ACE participants to efficiently and effectively manage their finances. Participants also receive one-on-one financial coaching, and work with staff to open bank accounts, build their credit, and work toward  each individual’s financial goals.

Paid Work Experience that allows participants to enhance their resumes while learning the rules and expectations of the workplace. Work experience opportunities include sanitation, horticultural services, and internships at local businesses.

Job Placement Assistance to participants as they work toward securing full-time employment. Participants meet twice weekly with ACE’s job developers to review job leads, set up interviews, and share feedback.

Your support opens up real opportunities for life change:

  • $1,000 helps 20 participants increase their earning power by obtaining OSHA certifications.
  • $500 provides 10 hours one-on-one counseling.
  • $250 provides 16 hours of paid work experience, imparting the real experience needed to thrive in full-time employment.
  • $100 funds 25 brooms, which are used daily by participants in their work to keep NYC clean and tidy, while building their résumés and learning the skills they need to secure a full-time job.
  • $50 sponsors one participant with all the workbooks and supplies needed to complete the educational component of Project Comeback.

Every gift makes a remarkable difference – thank you so much for your support!  

To donate by mail, please send a check made payable to ACE Programs for the Homeless, 30-30 Northern Blvd., Ste. B100, Long Island City, NY 11101. To make a transfer of securities or appreciated stock, please contact Greta, at (212) 275-0550 x 24 or glin@acenewyork.org.

BBB Seal SmallACE is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and all contributions to our programs and operations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by the law.