Compassionate Care

The Bowery Mission’s Compassionate Care program serves those experiencing homelessness by providing basic needs and emergency care services in welcoming, trauma-informed environments. Meals, shelter, clothing, and more are provided seven days a week, 365 days a year, to all who walk through our doors — no questions asked.

At the Bowery Mission, Compassionate Care is viewed as an opportunity to build trusting relationships and invite guests to “choose help” through longer-term services and supports. Guests who are ready to move beyond Compassionate Care have the opportunity to begin individualized care planning in partnership with onsite case managers.
 

Last year, with help from our donors, we provided critical services for men, women and children in need:

653,500

meals to men, women, and children in need

167,300

nights of shelter to homeless men and women

46,400

articles of clothing

13,300

showers

1,300

onsite medical, dental and optometry exams

The Bowery Mission's 21-Day Shelter Program

In July 2015, The Bowery Mission added 21-Day Shelter to its services, providing essential care and a compassionate intervention from the vicious cycle of homelessness to help men get off the streets for good. The program invites guests to sleep in a real bed on a donated luxury mattress, with a change of clothing and a shower. A social worker and pastoral care are also provided to help guests get off the streets for good.