The busiest time of the year Join The Bowery Mission for our cherished, time-honored tradition: the longest-running Thanksgiving meal celebration in New York City! At The Bowery Mission we believe in the power of community, which is why we extend a heartfelt invitation to anyone without a home to join us around our family table […]
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Summer weather in New York City can be ruthless, especially for neighbors struggling with homelessness. So many of us want to connect with our neighbors on the streets or subways but feel lost and unsure about what to do. Being outdoors when temperatures soar into the 90s can have devastating impacts. For our neighbors on […]
At The Bowery Mission, we value trauma-informed care. But what exactly is trauma? And how does it relate to the experience of homelessness? Trauma is a physical and psychological response to extraordinarily stressful events and experiences. When a person has experienced trauma, they have experienced something so distressing that it has overwhelmed their body and […]
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. As we navigate these events, we at The Bowery Mission believe it’s crucial to give ourselves time and space to acknowledge […]
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 […]
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 […]
‘A Legacy of Transformation’ is on view at High Line Nine Galleries throughout the month of December. On view at High Line Nine Galleries throughout the month of December, “A Legacy of Transformation” celebrates The Bowery Mission’s 150-year legacy of service by highlighting stories of lives transformed from homelessness to dignity and flourishing. The exhibition features […]
The busiest time of the year Thanksgiving is such a critical time for The Bowery Mission. In a city where New Yorkers experiencing homelessness can often feel invisible or even threatened, we offer a safe and welcoming “home” — a “family table” to be seen and heard. At our annual celebration, we were excited to […]
In 2022, The Bowery Mission is celebrating 150 years of mission work to our neighbors experiencing homelessness and hunger in New York City — a legacy of loving well. New York City has changed all around us. But the Mission is still here and committed to the same vision we had back in the beginning. […]