Lalitamba Saranam (fondly known as Frederick’s Place after our cat mascot-manager) is a homestyle youth shelter–temporarily closed–in the heart of New York City. The shelter has been affiliated with the UN-CSVGC and the Legion of Mary Comfort of the Afflicted Praesidium, as a service project. 

Our service with the homeless continues through Street Outreach. Through Street Outreach, we offer food aid and bottled water, prayer cards, Gideons (pocket) New Testament-Psalms-Proverbs, toiletries/hygiene needs, and social services referrals for our brothers and sisters who are living on the street. The current prayer card is St. Anthony of Padua.

We also continue to serve with a telephone referral service: 212.873.0140

Meet Patrick, the office manager. Patrick was surrendered to the Animal Sanctuary after he fell from a fifth floor window. He barely survived. Among other things, his right hind leg was completely shattered. Several veterinary and surgical experts said it could not be repaired. Amputation was recommended.

Patrick is a miracle cat. Today, his leg is healed and, as per his veterinary records, he “walks with no appreciable limp.” He also oversees printing and unpacks boxes.