This guest post is by Jason Storbakken, Senior Chaplain at The Bowery Mission. He has faithfully served our neighbors in need on the Bowery for more than thirteen years. For more than a decade, I’ve had the privilege to lead the Maundy Thursday foot-washing service at The Bowery Mission, where we commemorate the way Jesus […]
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Hear from Natalia in her own words how her life has been transformed and how, as a program graduate, she’s flourishing. Once struggling with drug addiction and homelessness, Natalia found her way to The Bowery Mission’s Residential Programs, where she became surrounded by community and began putting her life back together. She was able to […]
Friends like you helped Richard regain his health and find renewed purpose in life When Richard first arrived at The Bowery Mission, he was severely malnourished and teetering on the brink of eviction. Within our compassionate community, he received care when he needed it the most — and found a path toward a brighter future […]
During this time of the year at The Bowery Mission, we typically see an increase in guests seeking critical care: safe shelter, hot meals, warm clothing and even basic medical care. Winter weather in New York City can be ruthless, especially for neighbors struggling with homelessness. So many of us want to connect with our […]
Eloina’s battle with depression led her to The Bowery Mission, where kindness, community and faith helped her rebuild her life. As a young mother, Eloina was living in luxury in Houston. But she struggled with loneliness while her husband was away for work. And after the birth of her youngest child, postpartum depression took hold. […]
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 […]
Amadou found help and a fresh start in our Residential Program. Now with a job and housing, he is eager to pay it forward. If you ever question whether change is possible, consider Amadou’s story. Coming to New York City for a better life, Amadou instead found himself homeless for six years. He gave up […]
In recent years, an increase in the number of distressing incidents involving a mental health crisis on our streets and in our subways has left many New Yorkers feeling overwhelmed, fearful, confused and angry. At The Bowery Mission, we are heartbroken over the tragic death of our neighbor, Jordan Neely, and sympathize with all New […]
At The Bowery Mission, volunteers play a key role in helping anyone experiencing homelessness or other crises feel acknowledged, respected and supported. No one does this better than volunteer Alisha Madkins, whose personal warmth and infectious smile have captured the hearts of so many in our community. Every Friday morning, Alisha volunteers as a receptionist […]
Flourishing. The word stands in striking contrast to the harsh realities we see on our city streets. As New Yorkers, we regularly see people begging for help. We see people with mental or physical illness go untreated. We see people sleeping in inhumane environments. Perhaps now, more than ever, we live in a world that […]
We New Yorkers love our coffee. It keeps us going when the city wears us down. Especially when the days get darker and colder, it can give us the stamina to keep going. At The Bowery Mission, we believe a simple act of kindness can go a long way. That’s why we make sure to […]