While more people are working, wages aren’t rising fast enough to keep pace with the cost of living
At BRC we are constantly evolving to meet our clients ever-changing needs.
Lack of affordable housing options for low-income individuals is one of New York City's most defining challenges.
Having developed housing, we began to wonder if there was a way to cut out the middleman and turn the City’s need for shelter into a way to also solve the housing crisis.
BRC pioneered development of the “Safe Haven” program — a safer, more supportive, lower-stress alternative to traditional shelters.
More than 400 people have gone through the doors of this 20-room safe haven since 2008. 200 clients have been successfully placed in permanent housing.
Integrated in 10 BRC programs, including the Boulevard Residence, Casa de Los Vecinos, Cecil Ivory House, Clyde Burton House, Fred Cooper Substance Abuse Services Center (SASC), Fulton House, Hand Up Safe Haven, Metropolitan Apartment Program (MAP), Reception Center and Sadiqua Khabir House, BRC’s Art Therapy Program provides clients the opportunity to reduce stress, develop self-awareness and build self-esteem through creativity.
The hands-on process of creating art, allows clients to cultivate a deeper understanding of, and empathy towards, others while gaining insight into problem areas in their lives. Art therapy helps people work through painful emotions and makes meaning of experiences that are difficult to articulate.
