New York City Rescue Mission

New York City Rescue Mission               Phone: 212-226-6214            Email: info@nycrescue.org
90 Lafayette Street                                 Fax: 212-226-6215                Website: nycrescue.org
New York, NY 10013-4416

It is estimated that each night in New York City nearly 39,576 men, women and children seek refuge in overnight facilities (NYC DHS website accessed December 2011). The New York City Rescue Mission (NYCRM) has worked to relieve the city from a portion of this burden, by providing clothes, food, lodging, spiritual guidance and recovery opportunities, to thousands of homeless people in New York City for more than 139 years. Mayor Michael Bloomberg remarked that the Mission’s “demonstrated commitment to improving the quality of life for homeless people  throughout New York and its dedication to ensure these people lead fulfilling, self-sufficient lives is commendable.”

NYCRM offers vital resources to help people escape the anguish of homelessness. It addresses the current needs and offers long-term solutions to poverty and homelessness through programs such as food services, emergency lodging and care, long-term residential recovery, preparation for self-sufficiency, work therapy and after-care counseling. Moreover, the program gives people hope and a chance for a better future.

NYCRM was founded in 1872 by Jerry and Maria McAuley. Rescued from their lives of crime and alcoholism to follow Christ, the McAuleys became servants to the homeless by opening AMERICA’S FIRST Rescue Mission, known as Helping Hand for Men. The mission, which began as a refuge for the “unworthy poor,” has since expanded to provide a broad range of critical services and programs to homeless people in New York City.

Services rendered during the 2011 fiscal year include the following:
136,405 Hot Meals Served
54,729   Food Pantry/Other Distributions
37,355   Nights of Individual Lodging
26,626   Articles of Clothing Issued
7,971     Learning Center Hours
68,090   Program & Counseling Hours
547        Medical Clinic & Social Service Hours

NYCRM is substantially supported by caring individuals, churches, foundations, businesses and other organizations. Less than two percent of the Mission’s revenue comes from city, state and federal funds. *Net gain includes donations designated for the "Three Story Addition Project"for which construction is scheduled to begin in early 2012. Our audited financial statement for FY ending June 30, 2011 reports the following:

Total Revenues, Gains and Other Income:                   $5,309,940
      Expenses:
           Program Services                        $2,236,261
           Management and General            $ 551,400
           Fundraising                                 $1,853,181
           Total Expenses                                                  $4,640,842
       Net Gain:                                                                  $669.098*

Board of Trustees:
Dr. Dale C. Whilden, DDS; President
Mr. William F. Osl, Jr.; Vice President
Mr. Reed W. Choate; Secretary
Mr. Leon Choate, Jr.; Assistant Secretary
Mr. Christian O. Erickson; Treasurer
Mr. Robert F. Dadd, Trustee
Mr. Allan J. Goetz, CPA; Trustee
Mr. Claude Hurt, Jr.; Trustee
Mr. Dwight Jacobsen, Trustee
Dr. Barry H. Smith, M.D., Ph.D.; Trustee
Mr. James F. VarnHagen, Executive Director