The Bowery Mission

The Bowery Mission’s Residential & Community Programs help clients make progress toward independent living. Clients access comprehensive services for physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual healing — all in the context of a safe, supportive community. We address the needs of the whole person, inviting them to begin a customized program of activities and services. In Fiscal Year 2022 (October 1, 2021 – September 30, 2022), The Bowery Mission’s residential programs served 233 men and women who are reconnecting with family, pursuing educational goals, and preparing for work and independent living.

The Bowery Mission’s Children’s Programs empower children living below the poverty line to thrive and succeed through opportunities for leadership, skill-building and personal growth. Families in East Harlem and the South Bronx find support through our Mont Lawn City Camp programs, which help their children grow into adults who are spiritually grounded, economically self-sufficient, have healthy relationships and positively contribute to their communities. Year-round opportunities for enrichment culminate in an unforgettable week-long experience at our 200-acre Mont Lawn Camp in the Poconos Region of Pennsylvania, where they encounter the love of their Creator. In Fiscal Year 2022, we served 177 children in our year-round programs and 381 children at Mont Lawn Summer Camp.

The Bowery Mission’s Transitional Housing & Alumni Programs inspire graduates to sustain and grow their progress. Through transitional housing and ongoing access to services, graduates are equipped to find success beyond the walls of our programs. Residential Program graduates are invited to stay in transitional housing to save on housing costs while working toward financial stability.

Alumni continue to engage with The Bowery Mission community through reunion events and volunteer opportunities. They also have ongoing access to vocational services, and provide support and encouragement to others through sharing their own stories at chapel services, graduation ceremonies, events and more.