Hephzibah House

Organization

Dates

Existence: 1893-

Biography

Since 1893, “The Hephzibah House and Bible Training School” has been home in New York City. How the name Hephzibah was selected is not known. However, as the Christ-centered program unfolded, the description from Isaiah seems to have made the choice appropriate. “Thou shalt be called Hephzibah… for the LORD delighteth in thee” (Isaiah 62:4, KJV).

Three objectives were cited for the organization. The first objective was to provide a school for working young ladies to receive instruction in the Bible along with industrial training and training in Christian work.

Hephzibah House was later expanded to provide temporary lodging for visiting missionaries and Christian workers in New York City. The final objective was to provide a place where people visiting New York City, in order to pursue Christian work, could take a course in Bible study and find accommodations at moderate prices.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Integrated Service-Learning Project, 2013-2021

digital folder

Identifier: SC.FITA.3.7.13.1

Scope and Contents The Integrated Service-Learning Project is an extension of the Interior Design Relief Project which was founded in 2013. It aims to integrate the efforts of like-minded interior designers, architects, and contractors who believe that the design of the physical environment matters, shapes lives, and can empower people. Documents relate to projects conducted with FIT Interior Design students and various New York and New Jersey area organizations including the Bowery Mission Women’s Center in...

Dates: 2013-2021

Found in: Special Collections and FIT Archive / Academic Affairs records / School of Art and Design / Interior Design