BRC

11/27/2025

We at BRC wanted to take a moment to share how thankful we are for you this year.

Every supporter, every single donation, allows BRC to continue providing programs and services for vulnerable New Yorkers in need. Here are some of the milestones we have accomplished together this year:

- Through our integrated, holistic care, BRC helped 6,848 individuals work through their addiction, manage mental illness, obtain employment, secure transitional housing, and move home.

- The Robert C. Wood Apartments, opened doors in December 2024, is a 146-unit permanent, supported housing facility in Far Rockaway, Queens. The property also includes the Wanda Patterson Women's Residence next door, a 100-bed homeless shelter for women dealing with mental illness.

- In September, we opened the Inwood Women's Residence, a 116-bed shelter for single adult women with a goal of placing clients into appropriate supportive housing within nine months. The property will also house a memorial and garden to acknowledge the fact that the site was once used as a burial ground for enslaved Africans and a Lenape Ceremonial Site.

While the shelter portion of the project is operational, additional time and funding are needed to design and complete the memorial and garden, which is scheduled to open in 2028.

None of this would have been possible without you. Thank you for your continued support of BRC and the New Yorkers we serve every day.

11/25/2025

Eddie was working full-time, but couldn't make enough money to pay his bills, take care of his family, and be able to afford rent in New York City, so he slept in the subway system. He was there so often that a train conductor recommended him to BRC. After spending several months in a BRC transitional employment shelter, Eddie learned how to save and budget his money.

Fifteen years ago, Eddie was able to move into a BRC permanent supportive housing facility that serves disabled and formerly homeless single adults, couples, and families. Here, Eddie is part of a community - a community that is only possible because of supporters like you.

Your donation can fund hope this holiday season. The Lawrence Foundation is matching all donations up to $100,000 until 11:59 p.m. ET on December 2!

Double your impact here: https://brc.donorsupport.co/page/FUNFZABDTCQ?mc_cid=28517dc9e4&mc_eid=eab24eb920

11/20/2025

The Inwood Women’s Residence opened its doors on October 7th, 2025. The facility provides 116 beds of short-term housing and supportive services for women experiencing homelessness.

The space will also house The Inwood Sacred Site, which is currently under construction. The Sacred Site will honor the land’s history as a burial ground for enslaved Africans and as a Lenape ceremonial site.

If you missed the story of the site's unique history by Anna Kodé, featured in The New York Times , read it here: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/21/nyregion/inwood-homeless-shelter.html?unlocked_article_code=1.nk8.LmRC.8bLnvL1urg1W&smid=url-share&mc_cid=0ce09d18dd&mc_eid=UNIQID

11/19/2025

The Lawrence Foundation is generously matching all donations up to $100,000.

For over five decades, BRC has been developing real solutions to address homelessness in New York City. From piloting the first Safe Haven shelter to our HomeStretch Housing model, BRC innovations are becoming standard operating procedure for homeless services providers in New York and beyond.

In these challenging times, vulnerable New Yorkers need BRC’s comprehensive programs more than ever.

But we can’t do our work without your support. Don’t wait and donate to double your impact: https://brc.donorsupport.co/page/FUNFZABDTCQ?mc_cid=69f81d62e2&mc_eid=UNIQID

11/06/2025

Today, the spotlight is on Jamila Martinez, our Program Director for Transit Outreach, who shares, “If I can send one message to the public about the work that we do, I think what I would really want the public to know is that BRC is here. We are always here. We are a 24-hour operation. Whether rain, shine or snow, we are out here. We are dealing with years and years of stigma and biases about the shelter system, and we do have to communicate to the clients about how things have changed over the years, and make sure that they buy into the process, and sometimes that takes a little bit of time. So, if you tell us that somebody’s there, we are contacting them, it is our goal to help anyone who needs our service. Everyone is deserving of a home, and we are here to try to provide that service.”

Jamila works on the frontlines of homeless outreach and her relentless dedication to helping vulnerable New Yorkers in need continues to inspire us all.

Thank you, Jamila, for everything you do to help those in need.

11/05/2025

We are still reeling from the success that was the 2025 Champions Benefit! And we have gathered even more wonderful moments to share! A big shout out to the hosts of the event, BRC’s Leadership Council, for putting together such a successful benefit.

A huge thank you to our volunteers for their time, and to everyone who donated and supported our cause. Relive the event that was, swipe to see more memories from the 2025 Champions Benefit.

10/31/2025

A special shoutout to the wonderful group of students from the NYU Center for Student Life!

The students transformed the halls and public spaces at the BRC Reception Center into a festive fall-inspired space and added a spooky flair for Halloween. A big thanks to the fantastic team for their creativity and support!

10/31/2025

Wishing TeamBRC the very best for the upcoming TCS New York City Marathon!

We thank TeamBRC for running with purpose and heart in support of our commitment towards helping New Yorkers experiencing homelessness.

But, this isn’t a race that ends at the finish line. You can join in on this journey of rebuilding hope and stability for the people we serve.

Click the link to support TeamBRC as they gear up to take on the Marathon: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/teambrc-2025-nyc-marathon

10/30/2025

"Right now, we don't know, from one administration to the next, what policies or procedures they will implement, but we do know that there will be a housing crisis - and that there will be people who will be in need."

- Alvin Thompson, Program Director, BRC

Spectrum News NY1 highlights how homelessness and mental health are key topics facing New Yorkers as they head into the voting booth.

Alvin, along with BRC Program Director Kiahni Hughes discuss how BRC addresses these issues for our clients every day.

https://ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/politics/2025/10/29/mental-health-crisis-race-for-mayor

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10/29/2025

Today’s spotlight is on BRC Champion, Lauren Callahan!

In the lead-up to the Marathon day, Lauren shares, “I’m running the NYC Marathon in support of BRC, an organization that gives thousands of New Yorkers the opportunity to rebuild their lives with dignity and hope. Being part of BRC’s Leadership Council and volunteering with BRC has been one of the most meaningful parts of my NYC experience — a reminder of the power of community and compassion in this city. I’m proud to run for BRC and to give back to the place that has given me so much.”

Thank you, Lauren, for your continued support of BRC’s mission and helping change lives.

Join Lauren on her journey to raising funds, here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/laurenmcallahan

10/28/2025

We invited you all to come and wow, did you deliver! The 2025 BRC Champions Benefit held on October 23 at PHD Rooftop Lounge at Dream Downtown raised over $140,000. That's right! And this couldn't have happened without the incredible support from our sponsors and every single one of you who made the night special with your presence.

From the packed dance floor, the scrumptious hors d'oeuvres and desserts and the palpable excitement around the raffle prizes being given out, it was certainly a night to remember!

Thank you for helping BRC provide support and services to vulnerable New Yorkers experiencing homelessness.

Swipe left to take a peek at the images from the hottest event of the fall!

10/24/2025

One of the foundations of any thriving city is affordable housing. Yet, too many New Yorkers still find themselves locked out.

In a recent New York Daily News op-ed, BRC CEO & President Muzzy Rosenblatt calls for action: A "Yes" vote on the Charter Revision Commission's ballot proposals which will make it faster, fairer, and easier to create the homes many New Yorkers need.

The affordable housing development process in New York City is outdated, slow, and mired in red tape that can keep projects stuck in the pre-development phase for years – which can be an insurmountable obstacle for affordable housing developers like BRC.

We remain committed to helping New Yorkers find dignity, stability, and home. We recently dedicated the Robert C. Wood Apartments in Far Rockaway, Queens, and we are advancing pre-development for our Modern SRO project in the Bronx, which will create high-quality, single-room occupancy units designed for today’s needs.

You can read the op-ed here:

https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/10/24/vote-yes-to-create-more-homes-for-new-yorkers/?share=omroc4oeeeaw2wefepdw

New York City’s worst kept secret is how difficult it is to find an affordable home. In a recent mayoral poll, 49% of voters deemed the city “very unaffordable,” with only 7% considering it “very a…