Founded in 1879, The Bowery Mission is the third oldest Gospel Mission in the U.S. It strives to be the most effective provider of compassionate care and life transformation services in the City of New York.

Description and/or History:
The Bowery Mission offers community-based services to residents in the neighborhood of Lower East Side of Manhattan through its Outreach Program. The Bowery Mission provides daily compassionate care to the homeless and needy.
Three meals served daily, shower program three times a week, free medical attention onsite, 84,000 articles of clothing distributed and 77,000 nights of emergency shelter provided.

Contact person: Stacy Landau, Manager Of Volunteer Relations, (800) 871-6347, (email)

Address:

227 Bowery New York, NY 10002 (See a map)

Directions:

The major cross streets are Delancey to the south and Houston to the north. To reach The Bowery Mission by subway, take the #6 train to Spring Street or the N or R to Prince Street. Then walk several blocks east until you reach the Bowery. The Mission is located several hundred yards to the left and across the street if arriving via Spring St. (to the right and across the street if arriving via Prince St.). It's a red brick building with metal doors. Because parking is limited, we advise that you take public transportation. If you choose to drive, there is a paid parking lot up near Houston and Bowery.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Prince St. or Spring St.,   Walk distance (in minutes): 10