BCS CLIENTS FEATURED IN THE NY TIMES

We are proud to share stories of BCS clients who are featured in the 111th annual campaign of The New York Times Neediest Cases Fund. The Fund provides direct assistance to those struggling in New York and beyond. BCS is proud to be one of the Fund’s nine participating organizations.

A Bricklayer Rebuilds His Life

Francis Rosario, age 20, struggled to find his footing while living in transitional housing. BCS Cortelyou Supportive Housing helped him regain stability and secure a masonry internship at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Read more >>

Bolstering Inner Resilience and Choosing the Creative Path

Earl Jackson, who struggles with mental illness, faced increasing intrusive thoughts throughout the pandemic. After a referral to BCS’ mental health program, BCS PROS, he is making friends and embracing his passion for photography. Read more >>

When a Sharpened Pencil Just Isn’t Enough

Sherika Love, mother of two students at BCS Carey Gardens Cornerstone, recently became a certified nursing assistant. She used $50 gift cards provided by BCS to purchase school supplies for her children heading back to school. Read more >>

With Job Skills Support, ‘I Feel Like I Want to Fly’

Omima Ali, a deli worker in Brooklyn, emigrated from Egypt to New York and met consistent job insecurity. Her perseverance led her to the BCS Education Center, where she earned a Food Protection Certificate and is working towards her High School Equivalency Degree. Read more >>

Taking Action When Needs Are Most Acute

Hilda Arcangel and Christine Colon, Community Health Workers at BCS, work on the front lines of BCS’ COVID Disparities Program. They partner with local organizations to bring vaccine referrals, PPE, and fresh food to East New York, Brooklyn. Read more >>

For the Holiday, a Timely Serving of Inflation Relief

In November, BCS Community Health Workers helped a local church bring 100 turkeys to families. The church lacked the funds to fully support this endeavor, but relied on its relationship with BCS to make this a reality. Read more >>

Support That Lasts

Yumedys Gonzalez, age 52, attends BCS PROS’ art therapy and mindfulness classes in Canarsie. With her son’s recent cancer diagnosis, she is juggling her own mental health and helping to care for her 6 and 8 year old grandsons. Read more >>