THE FLOATING HOSPITAL FOUNDATION IS AN IRC SECTION 509(A)(3) TYPE I SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION FOR THE FLOATING HOSPITAL, INC., ONE OF NYC'S OLDEST FAMILY-CARE (HEALTHCARE AND RELIEF) CHARITY LEGACY ORGANIZATIONS. THE HOSPITAL PROVIDES CARE TO THE POOREST FAMILIES IN NYC, REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY FOR SERVICES, WHICH INCLUDE TRADITIONAL MEDICAL INTERVENTIONS AS WELL AS HEALTH EDUCATION AND THE DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD, CLOTHES, AND HYGIENE PRODUCTS. THE FOUNDATION IS ITS EXCLUSIVE FUNDRAISING ARM, AND MANAGES VOLUNTEERS, DONORS AND EVENTS.