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Monday, October 28, 2024

Gala Highlights Need for Affordable Housing, Raises Record Amount for Outreach and Housing Programs

On October 10th, our annual Gala honored MetLife and JPMorganChase, and raised over $3.8 million for outreach and housing programs

Friday, October 4, 2024

Honoring Our Partnership With MetLife

Join us to honor MetLife's Michel Khalaf at the 2024 Celebrating Home and Community Gala on October 10th

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Honoring Our Partnership with JPMorgan Chase

Join us to honor JPMorganChase at the 2024 Celebrating Home & Community Gala on October 10th

Monday, March 4, 2024

2023 Impact Report

In 2023, you helped us reach more than 16,000 vulnerable New Yorkers through outreach and housing across the City

Friday, October 20, 2023

Gala 2023 Sets New Record, Honors Governor Kathy Hochul and Board Member Kara McShane

On Thursday, October 19th, Breaking Ground held our annual Celebrating Home & Community Gala honoring Governor Kathy Hochul and Board Member Kara McShane

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Wells Fargo Celebrates Welcome Home Volunteer Event at 90 Sands

As part of Wells Fargo’s Welcome Home initiative, nearly 50 volunteers assembled hundreds of grocery packs for formerly homeless tenants

Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Tonight: Serving Up Home 2023

Join the Junior Board on Tuesday, May 23rd and raise crucial funds to help homeless New Yorkers on the path to permanent housing

Wednesday, March 15, 2023

2022 Impact Report

You, our community of supporters, helped Breaking Ground serve more New Yorkers in 2022 than any previous 12-month period

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Integrated Health Care for People and Their Pets

Improving access to health care for people experiencing homelessness and their pets through a holistic approach.

Friday, November 4, 2022

A New Beacon of Hope in Brooklyn

With 491 units of supportive and affordable housing, 90 Sands welcomes first residents in DUMBO, Brooklyn

Monday, October 24, 2022

Gala 2022 Raises Over $2.9 Million to Support Outreach and Housing Programs

On Thursday, October 20th, Breaking Ground held our annual Celebrating Home & Community Gala honoring Alice Carr, CEO of April Housing

Thursday, October 20, 2022

A New Start at 70

Leonard shares his experience of moving into Betances Residence and the importance of affordable housing

Monday, October 3, 2022

Andy D'Amico of UAG Joins Breaking Ground Board

Tuesday, July 26, 2022

Announcing a Major Expansion of Breaking Ground's Connect to Care Outreach Program

Mayor Adams, Partnership for New York City Launch Homeless Assistance Fund With NYC's Business Community to Provide Services for Unsheltered New Yorkers

Friday, June 17, 2022

A New Day for Sustainable Supportive Housing in the South Bronx

With 152 units of supportive and affordable housing, Betances Residence advances Breaking Ground's commitment to sustainable development

Monday, June 13, 2022

Save the Date for the 2022 Celebrating Home & Community Gala

Mark your calendars for our annual Celebrating Home & Community Gala honoring Alice Carr, CEO of April Housing, a Blackstone portfolio company.

Friday, June 10, 2022

Junior Board Raises Over $200K to Support Street Outreach in Midtown Manhattan

Serving Up Home: The Summer Edition takes the stage at the Prince George Ballroom to raise critical funds in support of street outreach for homeless New Yorkers

Sunday, May 1, 2022

2021 Impact Report: Outreach and Housing in Focus

See the impact you had through your support of Breaking Ground and our continuum of outreach and housing for vulnerable New Yorkers

Tuesday, April 12, 2022

Save the Date for Serving Up Home: The Summer Edition

Join the Junior Board on Wednesday, June 8th and help raise crucial funds to help homeless New Yorkers come indoors

Thursday, January 20, 2022

Announcing a New Grant from Mother Cabrini Health Foundation

Mother Cabrini Health Foundation Grant to Provide Critical Services for Un-Documented Homeless New Yorkers

Saturday, January 1, 2022

Applications Now Available for Studio Units at La Central

View income guidelines and download an application to fill vacancies and replenish the waiting list

Tuesday, November 30, 2021

Feeling More Independent Day by Day

See Joseph tell his story in his own words, and how our outreach and transitional housing teams helped him come indoors to housing

Wednesday, October 13, 2021

Gala Returns In-Person, Sets New Record

On Thursday, October 7th, Breaking Ground held our annual Celebrating Home & Community Gala honoring Hugh Frater, CEO of Fannie Mae

Monday, August 16, 2021

After Years of Struggle, a Place to Rest

Maria struggled with homelessness and housing instability brought on by a health crisis. Today, she's safe and stable at Webster Residence in the Bronx.

Wednesday, July 28, 2021

Celebrating New Supportive Housing in Brooklyn

We gathered for a ribbon cutting and open house at Edwin's Place in Brownsville, with 125 new supportive and affordable apartments

Friday, July 9, 2021

New Project to Bring 900 Units of Affordable Housing to Central Brooklyn

Governor Cuomo announces team led by Breaking Ground and Douglaston Development selected to redevelop a portion of the Kingsboro Psychiatric Center

Monday, June 14, 2021

Lottery Application Opens for 78 Senior Apartments at Betances Residence

Applications are now available for new senior apartments at Betances Senior Residence - our first Passive House - in the Bronx

Friday, May 28, 2021

Passing the Citizenship Test with Flying Colors

A word of encouragement can make all the difference.

Monday, May 24, 2021

Michael Werner joins Breaking Ground Board of Directors

Real estate industry veteran joins Breaking Ground's governing body

Friday, April 30, 2021

Applications Available for Studio Units at Park House in the Bronx

View income guidelines and download an application to fill vacancies and replenish the waiting list

Thursday, April 29, 2021

Statement on the Verdict in the Murder of George Floyd

A brief moment of relief and gratitude for accountability amidst the continued struggle for justice and equity

Monday, March 1, 2021

2020 Impact Report, A Year Like No Other

Despite a pandemic that hit NYC hard, Breaking Ground sustained and grew our services for the most vulnerable New Yorkers in 2020

Monday, February 22, 2021

Breaking Ground CEO named #11 on Nonprofit Power 100

Our CEO, Brenda Rosen, made the Nonprofit Power 100 list for the third year running.

Friday, January 15, 2021

Seizing the Opportunity to Create New Affordable Housing at Reduced Cost

In an op-ed for Gotham Gazette, our CEO Brenda Rosen presents the case for hotel conversions to supportive and affordable housing, and why we should do it now.

Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Construction Begins on 90 Sands Supportive and Affordable Housing

We closed on construction financing and are moving forward to transform this former residential hotel into 491 units of permanent supportive housing

Monday, November 30, 2020

Even During a Pandemic, Celebrating a Milestone Year

Charlie Alvarez, a tenant at our Prince George residence, talks about overcoming homelessness and celebrating 10 years of sobriety.

Monday, November 2, 2020

First Virtual Gala Raises $2.6 Million for Breaking Ground's Programs and Housing

In extraordinary times, our exceptional honoree - David Brickman, CEO of Freddie Mac - reminded us just how important affordable housing is to our recovery.

Thursday, August 6, 2020

Lyfe Stylz Salon All the Buzz at East Flatbush Safe Haven

Four expert barbers worked their magic on more than two dozen residents of our East Flatbush Safe Haven to help people look and feel their best.

Friday, July 31, 2020

Serving Up Home: Summer Edition - CANCELLED

Though we cannot gather in person this year, we celebrate our generous sponsors and the great work of our Junior Board.

Monday, June 29, 2020

Everybody Counts in the 2020 Census

Breaking Ground's street outreach teams help homeless clients access and complete 2020 Census surveys, ensuring that everybody counts.

Thursday, May 28, 2020

An Essential Lifeline for Homeless New Yorkers

Prepaid phones can mean the difference between finding permanent housing and remaining on the street during a pandemic.

Monday, May 18, 2020

Save the Date for the 2020 Celebrating Home & Community Gala

Mark your calendars for our annual Celebrating Home & Community Gala honoring David Brickman, Chief Executive Officer of Freddie Mac.

Friday, May 1, 2020

Breaking Ground COVID-19 Updates

We are essential. Breaking Ground teams across the city - from street outreach to permanent housing, are protecting our vulnerable clients and tenants.

Wednesday, April 1, 2020

Breaking Ground During the COVID-19 Outbreak

We are essential. Learn more about what we're doing to help homeless and vulnterable New Yorkers in this public health crisis.

Wednesday, January 29, 2020

HOPE 2020 Goes Digital

More than 100 Breaking Ground volunteers, led by staff from our Street to Home program, canvassed the streets of Midtown Manhattan on Monday, January 27th.

Thursday, October 31, 2019

La Central opens in the South Bronx

More than 70 people joined us to cut the ribbon and officially open 161 units of supportive and affordable housing.

Friday, October 18, 2019

Gala Raises More Than $2.5 Million To Help Breaking Ground Build and Restore Lives

And we honored two exceptional New Yorkers in the fields of health and housing, who delivered stirring and moving remarks.

Tuesday, September 10, 2019

Green, Affordable Senior Housing Breaks Ground in the Bronx

Celebrating the start of our first Passive House residence in the Mott Haven section of South Bronx

Monday, August 26, 2019

After More Than a Decade, Dignity Restored

Jeff Peronel is a man of few words, but his quiet ways belie a strength and resilience that saw him through homelessness on the streets of Brooklyn.

Monday, July 8, 2019

Opinion: How New York is ending homelessness

In this op-ed originally published by Apolitical, our CEO Brenda Rosen writes on the importance of a housing first approach.

Monday, June 17, 2019

Affordable Housing Makes All the Difference

Legally blind from birth, Emilio has made huge strides in his decade of living at our Schermerhorn residence in Downtown Brooklyn.

Monday, June 3, 2019

Applications Now Available for La Central

Apply now for 63 affordable studio apartments at our newest development in the South Bronx, slated to be complete later this summer.

Wednesday, May 8, 2019

World's Big Sleepout in New York City

On December 7, more than 50,000 people in cities and locations across the world will sleep out to raise awareness and critical funds to address homelessness.

Friday, March 1, 2019

Building NY: New York Stories with our CEO Brenda Rosen

Our CEO Brenda Rosen sits down with host Michael Stoler to discuss her background and career helping people overcome and avoid homelessness.

Wednesday, January 30, 2019

Everybody Counts at HOPE 2019

More than 100 Breaking Ground volunteers, led by staff from our Street to Home program, canvassed the streets of Midtown Manhattan on Monday, January 28th.

Friday, November 2, 2018

Celebrating Home & Community Gala 2018 Breaks Records

Breaking Ground celebrates 28 years of service to New Yorkers who experience or are at risk of homelessness, and honors two giants of affordable housing.

Thursday, October 11, 2018

CEO Brenda Rosen named to Nonprofit Power 50

Brenda was named #9 on a list of the most powerful leaders in the New York nonprofit community.

Wednesday, September 26, 2018

Edwin's Place: A New Beginning in Brooklyn

Construction is now under way at Edwin's Place in Brownsville, Brooklyn - 125 supportive and affordable apartments that will be home to vulnerable New Yorkers.

Monday, August 20, 2018

Summer Interns Learn the Ropes

Three interns from Bronx high schools became Breaking Ground interns for the summer, learning all about our mission and our work.

Tuesday, June 26, 2018

Serving Up Home 2018, A Night to Remember

Monday, June 25, 2018

NY1 Visits Queens Drop-In Center

In May, Breaking Ground began seeing clients of our new Drop-In Center in Ozone Park, Queens.

Thursday, June 21, 2018

Breaking Ground Welcomes New Board Member

Wells Fargo's Kara McShane joins the Breaking Ground Board of Directors

Wednesday, May 16, 2018

Webster Residence Opens in the Bronx

On Tuesday, May 15 Breaking Ground and our partners gathered to cut the ribbon at Webster Residence, our latest supportive housing project in the Bronx.

Sunday, May 13, 2018

Save the Date - 11.1.2018

Save the Date for our annual Celebrating Home & Community Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street, honoring Jeffrey E. Levine and RuthAnne Visnauskas.

Monday, March 19, 2018

UK Students Build App for Street Outreach Teams

Students from the University of Kentucky visited Breaking Ground to learn more about outreach as they build a data collection app

Wednesday, January 24, 2018

Volunteers Make it Count at HOPE 2018

More than 100 volunteers braved the cold and stayed up late with us on January 23rd to make the night count.

Thursday, January 18, 2018

Webster Avenue Affordable Housing Lottery

Lottery applications are available for 80 affordable studio apartments at our Webster Avenue residence in the Bronx. Apply now through March 20th, 2018.

Thursday, December 7, 2017

A Special Visit to the Prince George

The Prince George receives a visit from a former resident who relied on Breaking Ground when she needed help more than a decade ago.

Friday, October 20, 2017

YPC Presents “Building Blocks”

Breaking Ground’s Young Professionals Committee kicked off their Building Blocks speakers series with a panel on urban farming and gardening at The Christopher.

Thursday, October 5, 2017

Park House Opens in the Bronx

Park House, our first ground-up, all affordable residence designed primarily for families with children, opens in the Bronx.

Tuesday, June 6, 2017

Inaugural Serving Up Home 2017

On Monday, June 5th more than 250 people came together to raise funds and awareness for our outreach & housing programs serving street homeless New Yorkers.

Tuesday, March 7, 2017

New Safe Havens in Brooklyn

With two new transitional housing sites in Brooklyn, Breaking Ground is adding more Safe Haven beds to serve the most vulnerable street homeless New Yorkers.

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