Founded in 1980 and incorporated in 1981, Neighborhood Self Help by Older Persons Project, Inc. (SHOPP) is a non-profit multiservice agency, serving over 10,000 older adults, caregivers and other Bronx residents a year. While our central office is located in the Hunts Point / Longwood community, we have over 35 off site service locations in almost every community district in the Bronx.
“Our first question to the client should not be…What problems bring you here today, but rather…You’ve lived thus far, how have you done it?”
– Bertha Capen Reynolds, 1951
SHOPP’s mission is to enhance the strength and resilience of individuals, regardless of age or ability, through innovative programs and support services. Our vision is to build vibrant communities where all New Yorkers are empowered to lead fulfilling lives with meaningful connections and purpose.
SHOPP’s philosophy of self-help and mutual assistance is translated into programs which empower older persons through knowledge, support, stimulation and motivation. With Neighborhood SHOPP’s involvement, older persons are provided with opportunities to achieve their potential by strengthening their social support systems, improving their quality of life and becoming stakeholders in their own communities.
