How We Help
Since the 1870s, The Bowery Mission has served New Yorkers experiencing homelessness, hunger and other crises. Each meal and every service is an invitation to residential and community programs that help clients make progress towards individual goals such as regaining sobriety, reconnecting with family and faith, and preparing for work and independent living. To empower children to thrive and succeed, we also offer year-round opportunities for enrichment for youth.
Four Major Strategies to Rebuild Hope in the New York metro area
We've Joined Forces
We're serving more. Because of you.
In order to effectively combat the epidemic of homelessness affecting nearly 80,000 people in New York City and to meet the needs of our neighbors across the New York metro area, New York City Rescue Mission and Goodwill Rescue Mission (Newark) have joined forces with The Bowery Mission. Leveraging more than 400 years of combined service, three historic organizations have united to reimagine the fight against poverty and homelessness.
Thanksgiving at The Bowery Mission
The Bowery Mission's 141st Thanksgiving came at one of the most challenging times in our city's history. Our celebration looked quite different, but thanks to friends like you, we safely served over 1,500 nourishing holiday meals on Thanksgiving Day alone!
Citywide Impact
Thanks to you, The Bowery Mission has been keeping its doors open to safely serve New Yorkers in crisis during the COVID-19 pandemic. Last year we provided:
429,500
Meals
104,000
Nights of Shelter
27,600
Articles of ClothingCOVID-19 Response
As The Bowery Mission cares for our most vulnerable neighbors during the coronavirus (COVID-19) emergency, we remain committed to the health, safety and well-being of all. We will remain vigilant and determined to weather these uncertain times, including a potential second outbreak and spike in demand for our services.
Where We Rebuild Hope
Lower East Side
Compassionate Care & Day Center
Emergency Shelter
Poconos Region, PA
Mont Lawn Retreat Center
Mont Lawn Summer Camp
Women's Residential Programs
Mont Lawn City Camp
Men's Residential Programs
Women's Residential Programs
Women's Transitional Housing
Mont Lawn City Camp
Goodwill Rescue Mission
Services Suspended
Reopening in the future with brand new spaces & programs
Compassionate Care & Day Center
Emergency Shelter
Life Transformation Stories
Thank you for helping us bring God's love to our homeless and hurting neighbors! Because of friends like you, they have all moved forward into a future of hope.
Principles of Care
Faith-based
We believe the power of God leads to transformed lives.
Person-focused
Our programs are personalized, rather than "one-size-fits-all."
Holistic
Our programs care for the whole person — body, mind and spirit.
Wide Door
Our programs are flexible and available to all — no questions asked.
Evidence-based
Our programs are well-researched and modeled after best practices.
Trauma-informed
Our programs are sensitive to those impacted by trauma.
Integrated
Our programs offer a comprehensive system of care.
Community-establishing
Our programs emphasize intentional relationships and social bonds.