Drugs and alcohol almost ruined his life, but he received a chance to start over. Kyle was 10 years old when his parents divorced, and after that, he grew up in a house full of women — “Me, my mother, my sister and my grandmother,” he says. Though he missed the influence of a father […]
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Plus, our Executive Chef gave a sneak peek on the TODAY show — and shared how the Mission changed his life. We’ve been serving guests and clients at our 227 Bowery campus since the 1870s, and today the location houses daily meal and chapel service through our Compassionate Care program, as well as our Residential […]
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 […]
Above: Recent graduates joined long-time alumni at an alumni meetup held at the conclusion of the 2023 graduation ceremony. At a ceremony held in October, The Bowery Mission community came together to celebrate new beginnings for 29 graduates of its faith-based Residential Programs for adults overcoming homelessness. An audience of more than 100 people — […]
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. […]
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 […]