To our Customs:

As The Bowery Mission cares for our about vulnerable neighbors during the coronavirus (COVID-xix) emergency, we remain committed to the health, rubber and well-existence of all. Our neighbors experiencing homelessness don't accept the option to stay home to distance themselves from illness — so nosotros are reliant on friends similar you who choose to requite generously.

We continue to offering essential meal, shelter, and residential programs, despite having temporarily suspended some larger gatherings. We accept also modified all programs and services in accordance with the latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Command & Prevention (CDC) and the NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene (DOHMH).

At The Bowery Mission, we believe organizations similar ours have a duty to remain open at all costs. Homelessness itself is an emergency, and now unhoused New Yorkers are in even deeper crunch. We are seeing new faces, with new worries — people who are desperately in need of the food, shelter and hope offered at The Bowery Mission. People in need continue to be welcomed at our locations, and we invite you to run across details on electric current programs and services bachelor.

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  • Chef in kitchen
  • Staff and guest
  • Meals
  • Volunteers

Our staff and volunteers go along to offering these essential services

  • To-go meals at our Bowery campus — Breakfast (8 a.yard.) and tiffin (1 p.k.) are served outdoors, to-go. It is critically of import that people without a home or a task have access to life-sustaining meals to boost energy, diet and immunity during this fourth dimension. A mitt-washing station is available to each invitee.
  • Showers and clothing at our Bowery campus — Nosotros have begun to offer this service again, on a express, modified basis at our Bowery campus. Personal hygiene is critically important at this time, and notwithstanding people without a home have few proficient options right now for keeping clean.
  • Overnight shelter at our Tribeca campus — We go along to welcome New Yorkers in need each night who otherwise do not have a abode. Each invitee is able to rest overnight, shower, and consume dinner and breakfast. We conduct daily exact and visual health screenings. We have also modified sleeping arrangements, created isolation areas and enforced new protocols for cleaning, PPE and social distancing.
  • Residential programs for men and women — Nosotros go on to offer Residential programs for more than 80 men and women at four other locations. Residents are largely sheltering in place equally they continue with counseling, classes and a journey toward independent living.
  • Support for children and families — Mont Backyard staff and volunteers go along to connect with children and families virtually to provide support in an uncertain time.
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How can yous get involved during this challenging time?

  • Pray — Pray for the health of everyone in The Bowery Mission family unit, especially our vulnerable neighbors who are experiencing homelessness or other crises.
  • Give Financially — Your generosity supports our ability to stay open and change programs and services to new needs. Make a gift​​ today!
  • Volunteer — If you lot are salubrious and able, we need help packaging and distributing meals. Learn more about volunteer safe measures and sign upwardly at bowery.org/volunteer.
  • Donate Appurtenances — We go on to have a need for donated food, wear, and personal care items. For a detailed list of current needs, visit bowery.org/donategoods.
  • Share — Remind others how vulnerable people without a home are in this crisis — and the means The Bowery Mission is responding. Share our @bowerymission social media posts, our conversation with The View's Meghan McCain, or our video showing The Bowery Mission's response to the coronavirus. Y'all can also share this featured coverage from the Hope Cast podcast or visit our media page for the latest mentions of The Bowery Mission in the news.
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  • Tribeca campus

With a history going back to the 1870s, The Bowery Mission is reminded how needs increased during the 1918 flu pandemic, the Great Low, Hurricane Sandy, and and so many other challenging times. The Bowery Mission demonstrated God's dear to New Yorkers then, and we resolve to do the same at present, with your assistance.

As so many stay at abode, thanks for remembering people who do not take a home. The Bowery Mission continues to stand with these vulnerable neighbors. Thanks for standing with The Bowery Mission in pity during this time of unprecedented challenge and uncertainty.

Nosotros will proceed to monitor the state of affairs and share updates equally they come.


Gratefully,

James Winans
President & CEO

Updated from original post published on March 13, 2020.

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