Music for Food Supports Broadway Community!
YOUR SUPPORT FEEDS, SHELTERS, AND OFFERS CRITICAL CARE FOR HUNDREDS OF OUR NEIGHBORS IN MORNINGSIDE HEIGHTS, WEST HARLEM, AND THE UPPER WEST SIDE STRUGGLING WITH HOMELESSNESS, HUNGER, AND SOCIAL ISOLATION.
If you've spent any time in New York — whether walking on the street or riding the subway — you've undoubtedly seen countless of our neighbors suffering from homelessness, hunger, and serious untreated mental illness. You've likely also likely asked yourself the question:
"What can I, as just one person, possibly do to help?”
If you're still searching for an answer, you will certainly find one at Broadway Community. If you're looking for a place where your time and dollars will truly make an impact and improve lives, Broadway Community is where the rubber meets the road. Supporting our work is an investment that will directly pay dividends in the form of reducing hunger, providing shelter, and giving people the resources they need to get back on their feet.
If we want to see New York become the best and most compassionate version of itself, we can't sit idly by and hope that government or business will save the day. Rather, we need to take matters into our own hands and invest our time and resources into the causes we believe in. As Margaret Meade once said, we must "never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed individuals can change the world," because, "in fact, it's the only thing that ever has."
YOUR SUPPORT MAKES A DIRECT IMPACT.
Broadway Community is on the front lines of New York City's homelessness, hunger, and mental health crises. We provide a broad range of programs including shelter, emergency food, on-site medical services, showers, case management, supportive counseling, employment assistance, housing navigation, and more. By being a donor, you help hundreds of people a week meet their basic needs and access the resources they need to improve their life circumstances.
In 2024, our donors made the following possible:
Serving 47,307 meals through our soup kitchen and 11,871 food packages through our pantry, distributing a total of 285,838 pounds.
Giving over 6,500 nights of safe rest, sheltering 19 men and women every evening.
Providing over 4,000 showers to our neighbors living on the streets.
Helping 11 people obtain permanent housing and helping another 54 stay off the streets.
Helping 189 people obtain benefits like SSI, SNAP, and Medicaid.
Helping dozens of people find work by helping with resumes, interviews, and job applications.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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At Broadway Community, we believe your investment here offers a unique and profoundly impactful return, especially if combating homelessness in New York City is your priority:
Our Unmatched "One-Stop Shop" Model: We're not just a soup kitchen or a shelter; we've intentionally built a holistic "one-stop shop" where people can access a wide array of critical services under one roof. We understand that for someone experiencing homelessness, navigating multiple referrals across the city is an overwhelming barrier. Your gift helps us deepen this unique model by expanding our soup kitchen's days and adding essential in-house services like legal support, psychotherapy, substance abuse counseling, ESOL, and high school equivalency. This comprehensive approach means your donation directly contributes to a more integrated, efficient, and ultimately successful path out of homelessness.
Agile Impact, Amplified Dollars: We are a relatively lean and focused organization. This means your contribution isn't diluted by excessive overhead. Instead, your generosity goes further here, directly transforming lives with every dollar. We are where the "rubber meets the road" of anti-poverty work in New York City.
Visionary Solutions for Systemic Change: We're not content with just addressing immediate needs. Your support fuels our ambitious vision to:
Expand our proven model across all five boroughs, shifting public opinion and significantly raising the standard of care in the homeless service space city-wide.
Launch a companionship program that fosters deep, sustained human connections, akin to a "Big Brothers Big Sisters" for adults experiencing homelessness.
Establish a flourishing social enterprise that provides meaningful employment pathways for our guests, creating sustainable income for them and resources for our mission.
Proven Impact, Every Day: We don't just talk about change; we deliver it. In 2024 alone, we served over 47,000 meals, distributed nearly 12,000 food packages, sheltered 19 people every night, and helped dozens find housing and employment. Your support directly powers these life-changing outcomes.
In short, if you're looking for an organization that is innovative, efficient, deeply committed to holistic care under one roof, and driven by a bold vision for systemic change in New York City, Broadway Community stands out. Your investment with us directly empowers individuals and helps reshape the future of homelessness services.
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Since March of 2020, we've distributed 750,000+ pounds of food to thousands of hungry New Yorkers, our shelter has provided over 28,000 nights of rest to 200+ neighbors, we've empowered 4,000+ volunteers to serve 40,000+ hours, and we’ve helped connect countless people to employment, permanent housing, and stable ground upon which they can rebuild their lives.
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Yes, we’ll send a receipt to the email address you provide when donating. The receipt will include your donation details, such as the date, amount, and any beneficiary information.
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Yes. Broadway Community, Inc. is a fully qualified 501(c)(3) organization. Contributions to Broadway Community, Inc. are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law (EIN 13-3652817). To claim a donation as a deduction on U.S. taxes, please keep your email donation receipt as your official record. Receipts are issued via email upon successful completion of a donation.