BRC's Hidden Heroes

Meet the Hidden Heroes serving on the frontlines of the COVID-19 Pandemic

by Nichole Huff

May 20, 2020

BRC’s Hidden Heroes provide essential life-saving services to thousands of vulnerable New Yorkers experiencing homelessness, and who are New Yorkers experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Join us in meeting them, honoring them, and learning about just how devoted, resilient, and determined they are to do whatever it takes to provide the people we serve with the care, comfort, and support they need and deserve.

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While more people are working, wages aren’t rising fast enough to keep pace with the cost of living

Muzzy Rosenblatt,

CEO & President

From the Desk of Muzzy

What's BRC's newest innovation?

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.

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How has BRC changed the city’s shelter system?

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.

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Mary.

Thanks again for your support for BRC and concern for the people we serve.
Tereen.

Everyday I learn from both our clients and our staff, and these are the moments that I truly treasure
Kin.

The true health of the city lies in how we treat and help the most needy.

8,656

People

served by BRC's programs
936

People

Moved to stable housing
4,090

Clients

successfully completed a BRC program

BRC's Hidden Heroes

Effective approaches, lasting change

What's BRC's newest innovation?

How has BRC changed the city’s shelter system?

The People of BRC: Caring, Passionate, Driven.

Mary.

Tereen.

Kin.

Impact Over the Past Year