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Thanksgiving is a wonderful holiday to celebrate with loved ones. One of the chief problems of homelessness is not just the lack of physical resources like food and shelter, but the loss of family relationships that everyone needs — losses that are felt most keenly on holidays. When we’re isolated from the people God designed […]
After a series of personal crises left her living in her car, Kit found refuge at The Bowery Mission Kit has a vivid childhood memory: Walking with her mom in a crowded part of New York City, they were separated. She remembers the panic, crying out, not being able to find her mom. “Then, finally, […]
Dear Friends, At The Bowery Mission, we’re looking forward to our 145th Thanksgiving celebration in community. It’s a mix of the familiar faces we see every day and those who return just for this special occasion. It’s heartening to be with our daily guests, for whom this day can be so difficult, but also to […]
There’s a certain magic in understanding what drives people to give back to their community. At The Bowery Mission, we find that asking “why do you volunteer” can open the door to profound conversations about what it means to live with purpose, build meaningful relationships and make a tangible difference in the lives of others. […]
To Our Community, As spring breathes new life into our city and the trees begin to bloom, my thoughts turn to the promise of Easter. For all of us at The Bowery Mission, Easter is more than a holiday — it’s a powerful reminder of God’s ability to bring hope and renewal to even the […]
Dear Friends, Thanksgiving provides a unique opportunity to impact the lives of people across our city who, for whatever reason, aren’t included in holiday celebrations. It could be because they aren’t welcome at the family table, they are far from family or they no longer have any family. As the heart of New York City […]
At The Bowery Mission, Chris found help and a fresh start. See how he is now thriving with housing and work. Every night, Chris was falling asleep on the streets. And every morning, he was waking up hungry. The day in, day out struggles of homelessness were wearing on him. He felt like he was […]
*All Data Reflects Time Period March 15, 2020 through March 31, 2021. COVID-19 ushered in one of the most daunting chapters in The Bowery Mission’s history. But just like in tragedies and crises before in our nearly 150-year history, we were reminded of God’s faithfulness, our community’s resilience and our supporters’ generous compassion. With your […]
To our Community: Hope is in the air in New York City. If you walk the city streets, there’s no doubt we’re on the precipice of a new chapter. Masks are coming off. Parks are bustling with New Yorkers enjoying the sun and warmer weather. Outdoor (and now indoor!) dining is in full swing. To […]
To our Community: 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. Our neighbors experiencing homelessness don’t have the option to stay home to distance themselves from illness — so we are reliant on friends like you who […]
The Bowery Mission has served New York City’s most vulnerable community members through hard seasons — from the 1918 flu pandemic to the Great Depression to Hurricane Sandy. Now during the current pandemic, generous individual supporters, volunteers, foundations, corporate partners and community organizations have made it possible to continue providing nutritious meals, hot showers, safe […]
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