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In the depths of her depression, the kindness of friends like you turned things around. Kelly’s relationship with her mom was one for the ages. “She was my best friend,” Kelly says. “I loved her very much. We were so close.” When her mother’s health began declining several years ago, Kelly was right at her […]
It all started with a nourishing meal and a warm welcome at The Bowery Mission Tony spent his life living and working in New York City. Everything changed abruptly with the pandemic when he was laid off. His finances dwindled and he couldn’t afford food. Hunger brought him to The Bowery Mission, but he found […]
At The Bowery Mission, Mayra found a safe place to heal and get a fresh start, thanks to friends like you Mayra endured abuse after moving to the United States for the promise of a better life. Alone and homeless in New York City, she found refuge and support at The Bowery Mission. Here she […]
After a season of profound trial, Christopher found redemption and healing within the Mission’s transformative community Christopher went from having a family, a home and a good job to spending a month in a psychiatric ward. For years, he had a great job in radiology here in the city. He was in a committed relationship […]
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 […]
Friends like you helped Michael get a second chance at life and love Michael was born in New York City but raised in Brazil, where he lived most of his life. About 10 years ago, he moved to New Jersey to learn English and look for new opportunities. He got jobs in construction and plumbing, […]
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 […]
Andre found help and hope in our Residential Program. After graduating, he’s experiencing new life. For many years, Andre struggled with depression, anger and heavy smoking. He felt challenged moving forward with his life. Hoping for a fresh start, Andre moved to New York City — but he soon became homeless. Hear from Andre how […]
Cannon went from nearly ending his life to finding his purpose serving others Cannon grew up in an environment where drugs were readily available. By the time he was 15, he had suffered two overdoses. What began as a way to fit in led to an ongoing struggle with addiction. For years, he says, “I […]
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