Helping our Homeless…Together We Can

Monica Holowacz, Community Relations Director for Broadway Stages, drops off toiletries for the homeless at the office of Council Member Van Bramer.

It is estimated that over 60,000 citizens of New York City reside in municiple homeless shelters, and that there are almost 15,000 homeless families, and over 21,000 homeless children — right here in our backyard. These numbers are staggering and sad.  Please join us in supporting the homeless by donating what you can; toiletries and non-perishable food items are being collected by Council Members Holden and Van Bramer.   

The collection drive, hosted by Council Member Holden and non-profit organization, Catering for the Homeless, Inc., runs through November 8th. In addition to toiletries, donations are sought for new clothes, toys, and non-perishable food pantry items such as cereal, canned vegetables, canned soup, peanut butter, jelly, granola bars, etc. Items may be dropped of at Clouncil Member Holden’s office located at 64-69 Dry Harbor Road, Middle Village, NY 11379 between the hours of 9 am and 5 pm. If you have any questions please call 718-366-3900.

To learn more about homelessness in NYC and what you can do to help, visit www.coalitionforthehomeless.org and www.cateringforthehomeless.com Data for this blog provided by coalitionforthehomeless.org. 

The Tradition Continues — Our Lady of Mt. Carmel and Giglio Feast

Since 1903, the Italians in Williamsburg have been celebrating the annual Giglio Feast, which since the 1950s has been combined with the feast honoring Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Make no mistake, this is not like any other celebration you have ever seen, but one that you must experience. After all, honoring two saints in one celebration — Our Lady of Mount Carmel and San Paolino di Nola — deserves righteous grandeur. Learn about the rich history of this ceremonial festival here, and check out the YouTube video below to see for yourself the excitement and passion of this feast. Information about the celebration July 10-21 can be found here. Broadway Stages is proud to be a sponsor of this historically significant event, and we encourage you to attend and partake in the century-old tradition brought to Brooklyn in 1903 by the Nolani immigrants.

We Shaped-Up in Bushwick at Annual Event

We shaped-up, enjoyed healthy food and family fun activities, as well as the 14th annual Brooklyn-Queens day parade. The seventh annual Shape-Up Bushwick event was a success. Thanks to all who attended and participated in the fellowship of community and supporting a healthy lifestyle. As a local neighbor, Broadway Stages is honored to support our communities where we live and work. Take a look at the photo carousel below to see how those who attended enjoyed the event.