Press Releases
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2024 Press Releases
January
The Bowery Mission has seen a 40 percent rise in homelessness in the past month alone — January, 2024 (Read Press Release)
2023 Press Releases
December
The Bowery Mission Partners with WNBA Team New York Liberty and the Mayor’s Office in a Winter Coat Drive for Unhoused New Yorkers and Migrant Families — December, 2023 (Read Press Release)
November
The Bowery Mission Invites New Migrants to our Traditional Thanksgiving Celebration — November, 2023 (Read Press Release)
The Bowery Mission’s 2023 Marathon Team Raises more then 290k to Feed the Homeless — November, 2023 (Read Press Release)
May
Heartbroken at the Killing of Jordan Neely — May, 2023 (Read Press Release)
February
First Winter Walk for Homelessness in New York City Taking Place on Feb 26, 2023 — February, 2023 (Read Press Release)
2022 Press Releases
December
Exhibition Honors The Bowery Mission’s Legacy of Care to NYC Homeless Community — December, 2022 (Read Press Release)
November
New York City’s Largest and Longest-Running Thanksgiving Tradition Persists Despite Biting Inflation. — November, 2022 (Read Press Release)
Multinational teams join the 2022 TCS New York City Marathon to help raise funds for The Bowery Mission — November, 2022 (Read Press Release)
March
The Bowery Mission Launches The Jerry and Maria McAuley Center, in celebration of 150 years of service in New York City. — March, 2022 (Read Press Release)
2021 Press Releases
November
The Bowery Mission Hosts 142nd Thanksgiving Day Celebration, Overcoming Rising Food Costs to Serve Up 1,000+ Authentic Turkey Dinners — November, 2021 (Read Press Release)
The Bowery Mission Named an Official Charity Partner of the 2021 TCS New York City Marathon, taking place on November 7 — November, 2021 (Read Press Release)
June
The Bowery Mission Honors Its Heroic Workforce at Virtual Gala on June 10 - June, 2021 (Read Press Release)
Member of The Bowery Mission’s COVID Response Team, Now Retired, Bicycles Across the United States to Raise Money for The Bowery Mission - June, 2021 (Read Press Release)
2020 Press Releases
November
The Bowery Mission Celebrates its 141st Thanksgiving Day with Modified COVID-19 Plans to Serve More Than 1,350 Meals to People in Need - November, 2020 (Read Press Release)
Bowery Mission Supporters Hit the Streets for a Half-Marathon in place of the Cancelled New York City Marathon and raise over $100,000 For Those Living in the Streets - November, 2020 (Read Press Release)
October
Despite the Cancelled New York City Marathon, Bowery Mission Supporters Hit the Streets for a Half-Marathon to Support Those Living in the Streets - October, 2020 (Read Press Release)
July
The Bowery Mission Appoints James Winans as President and Chief Executive Officer - July, 2020 (Read Press Release)
January
The Bowery Mission Kickstarts Fundraising for Annual Valentine Gala, honoring Alain Bernard, President & CEO of Richmont North America - January, 2020 (Read Press Release)
2019 Press Releases
November
The Bowery Mission Celebrates its 140th Thanksgiving Week by Serving 15,000 Meals to Men, Women and Children in Need - November, 2019 (Read Press Release)
June
French Photographer Steve Fiehl To Present Resilient Souls, A Photo Exhibition Documenting The Daily Life of New Yorkers in Crisis - June 4, 2019 (Read Press Release)
April
JEGI Founder & CEO Wilma Jordan and former DEAN & DELUCA President Laura Lendrum will be featured speakers at the sixth annual Inspiring Hope: Spring Benefit Lunch - April, 10 2019 (Read Press Release)
February
Zucker’s Bagels announces today its pledge to donate 200,000 bagels to The Bowery Mission this year. - February 14, 2019 (Read Press Release)
2018 Press Releases
December
Mojo Supermarket, an advertising agency based in New York, partnered with Snapchat and The Bowery Mission to turn the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree into a real-time digital fundraiser. - December 5, 2018 (Read Press Release)
November
During its 139th Thanksgiving celebration, The Bowery Mission will serve 18,000 meals over seven days – 9,000 on Thanksgiving Day alone – across nine campuses and with 25 partners in all five boroughs of New York City and in Newark, NJ. - November 17, 2018 (Read Press Release)
February
The Bowery Mission Honors Bryan Cho of Related Companies at 19th Annual Valentine Gala. Tony Award-winner Lena Hall to entertain more than 400 guests as Mission looks to raise $1 million for homeless New Yorkers. - February 14, 2018 (Read Press Release)
January
As they continue to serve homeless New Yorkers during one of the coldest winters in recent years, The Bowery Mission and New York City Rescue Mission are joining forces, leveraging nearly 300 years of combined service. Under the leadership of David P. Jones, President & CEO of The Bowery Mission, two historic organizations unite to reimagine the fight against poverty and homelessness. - January 31, 2018 (Read Press Release)
2017 Press Releases
November
During its 138th annual Thanksgiving Week celebration, The Bowery Mission will serve more than 10,000 meals—8,000 on Thanksgiving Day alone—to men, women and children in all five boroughs of New York City and in Newark, NJ. - November 23, 2017 (Read Press Release)
September
On Saturday, September 23 from 3:00–4:30pm at The Bowery Mission’s flagship building at 227 Bowery, artist and curator Allie Wilkinson in partnership with The Bowery Mission presents the opening of FACE NEW YORK, an art exhibition featuring portraits and stories of men and women experiencing homelessness in New York City. - September 23, 2017 (Read Press Release)
April
On Thursday, April 27 from 12:00-1:30pm (12:35pm formal program), at the Rainbow Room at 30 Rockefeller Plaza, KPMG U.S. Chairman and CEO Lynne Doughtie will serve as the keynote speaker of the fourth annual Inspiring Hope: Spring Benefit Lunch to raise awareness and funds for The Bowery Mission Women’s Centers. - April 25, 2017 (Read Press Release)
February
Daymond John (star of ABC’s “Shark Tank,” author and entrepreneur) hosts The Bowery Mission’s 18th annual Valentine Gala on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at The Plaza Hotel to celebrate together the impact and growth of The Bowery Mission's work with the homeless and poor in New York City and Newark, NJ. - February 10, 2017 (Read Press Release)
2016 Press Releases
December
On Wednesday, December 21, Chris Martin of Coldplay held an unexpected jam session with formerly homeless men at The Bowery Mission homeless shelter, and then announced on Twitter an impromptu benefit concert at Mercury Lounge the same night. - December 23, 2016 (Read Press Release)
November
During its 137th Thanksgiving Week celebration, The Bowery Mission will serve more than 11,000 meals—7,000 on Thanksgiving Day alone—to men, women, and children in all five boroughs of New York City and in Newark, NJ. - November 21, 2016 (Read Press Release)
October
The Bowery Mission Expands Partnership With Goodwill Rescue Mission, With Help of $1 Million Gift From Long Standing Mission Supporter Accepting Goodwill’s Invitation to Lead Historic Newark Ministry; Goodwill Celebrates 120 Years in Newark This Month - October 20, 2016 (Read Press Release)
June
Broadway's Leading Actors Perform at the Annual "Broadway at the Boathouse" Event to Benefit The Bowery Mission's Programs for Children - June 8, 2016 (Read Press Release)
April
Gayle King Hosts The Bowery Mission's Third Annual "Inspiring Hope" Spring Benefit Lunch - April 12, 2016 (Read Press Release)
2015 Press Releases
December
The Bowery Mission partners with Leesa and iHeartRadio to offer shelter every night and help more homeless men leave the streets of New York City; “Breakfast Club” co‐hosts Angela Yee and DJ Envy, and EmEz from Power 105.1 serve lunch to homeless guests - December 1, 2015 (Read Press Release)
November
The Bowery Mission celebrates its 136th Thanksgiving by serving more than 7,000 men, women and children in all five boroughs - November 23, 2015 (Read Press Release)
September
The 2nd Annual Lower East Side (L.E.S.) Art Drive Benefitting The Bowery Mission Featuring the First L.E.S. Art-A-Thon - September 29, 2015 (Read Press Release)
July
The Bowery Mission Receives More Than 300 New, Donated Mattresses from Online Luxury Mattress Retailer Leesa - July 15, 2015 (Read Press Release)
February
The Bowery Mission holds 16th annual Valentine Gala and honors long-time President and CEO Ed Morgan - February 18, 2015 (Read Press Release)
The Bowery Mission names David P. Jones as its new President and CEO, as long-time leader Ed Morgan shifts to head new Bowery Mission Foundation - February 12, 2015 (Read Press Release)