{"id":461,"date":"2020-05-28T21:51:06","date_gmt":"2020-05-28T21:51:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bowery.org\/updates\/?p=461"},"modified":"2026-01-28T21:39:32","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T21:39:32","slug":"opportunities-to-make-an-impact-during-covid-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bowery.org\/updates\/2020\/05\/opportunities-to-make-an-impact-during-covid-19\/","title":{"rendered":"Opportunities to make an impact during COVID-19"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Through this time of uncertainty, we resolve to stay open to serve some of the most vulnerable people in our city: neighbors experiencing homelessness, poverty and other crises. Thanks to the compassionate and courageous support of volunteers, partners and donors, we continue to serve people coming for meals and shelter \u2014 especially as other options close.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn how you can get involved today to help meet the critical need.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Pray with us<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Support financially<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Volunteer<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Send needed supplies<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Spread the word<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Become a fundraising champion<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Refer someone in need<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    1) Pray with us<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    We believe in the power of prayer and of community coming together. Join us in praying for the safety and health of everyone in our Bowery Mission family and their loved ones, and the care of our vulnerable neighbors who are experiencing homelessness or other crises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2) Support financially<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Your gift will help us serve New Yorkers in need. Your generosity can help us with unexpected costs as we continue to package meals to-go, clean our shelter and residential spaces, employ additional front-line staff and provide extra technical support for staff and clients. Make a gift<\/a>\u200b<\/a>\u200b to help meet new needs during this crisis. \u200b\u200bThank you for standing with the Mission as we stand with neighbors in need.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    3) Volunteer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Caring and courageous volunteers generously offer their time, talents and treasure throughout the year \u2014 especially during this challenging season! They have lent their hands and hearts to encourage our community and thanks to them, life transformation is possible here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    “The Bowery Mission has gone above and beyond to protect our community, staff and volunteers. It\u2019s been a beautiful opportunity to see people come together at a time like this.<\/em>” \u2014<\/em> Tabatha, volunteer<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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