BRC Campaign of Hope Launches with Ads on MTA Busses

On November 1, BRC launched its’ Campaign of Hope, profiling the successful achievements of men and women who came to BRC and reclaimed their lives. You can see the ads either by clicking here, or riding the bus.

2008 BRC’s Best Year Ever

The fiscal year which ended June 30, 2008 was BRC’s best year ever, as 2,625 men and women successfully graduated from BRC programs, including 815 who left for new homes and 362 who re-entered the workforce. Several new programs opened, many profiled on these pages in the past, including our first for homeless families. And more are in the pipeline.

Governor Paterson Recognizes BRC

In early October, Governor David Paterson and OASAS Commissioner Karen Carpenter Palumbo announced the release of the Strategic Plan for New York State's Addiction Services System. A critical component of the plan is the creation of permanent housing for people in recovery. Identifying BRC as a "nationally recognized service leader," the Plan acknowledges our successful work and designates BRC to receive a 2008 Samaritan Grant, which will enable BRC to provide permanent housing for an additional 50 chronically homeless individuals in recovery.

State Selects BRC to Help House 50 Chronically Homeless Individuals

This Fall, two State agencies – the Office of Mental Health (OMH) and the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) announced they had each selected BRC, through two competitive processes, to receive contracts for 25 units of permanent, scatter-site housing. These 50 units, plus the 50 Samaritan units mentioned above will bring BRC's capacity of permanent housing for formerly homeless individuals to 562 units.

Port Authority of NY and NJ Selects BRC

In July, BRC launched its newest partnership in realizing our mission of helping people reclaim lives lost, as we kicked off our outreach program for homeless individuals at the Port Authority’s bus facilities (42nd Street and George Washington Bridge). BRC works with the Port Authority to assist homeless individuals located at these locations find better living situations, address their health and mental health needs, and move forward with their lives. This initiative expands our efforts in working with homeless individuals who frequent the region’s transportation systems, complementing our successful work with the MTA in the City’s subways and in the region’s commuter rail facilities.