Broadway Housing Communities Inc.
Broadway Housing Communities Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
BHC pioneer high-impact approaches to the challenges of inequality and homelessness in the underserved new york City neighborhoods of West Harlem and Washington Heights.
About
Broadway Housing Communities ("BHC") Is a non-profit organization recognized since 1983 for pioneering high-impact solutions to the challenges of poverty, inequality and homelessness in the New York City neighborhoods of Washington Heights and West Harlem. Today, BHCs Innovative model leverages the synergies of housing, education and the arts to create meaningful change for children, families, adults and communities challenged by the twin forces of neglect and gentrification. BHC has developed and currently operates seven residential buildings that provide permanent affordable housing and services for nearly 700 children and adults in Washington Heights and West Harlem, two high quality early childhood centers with the capacity to serve up to 250 children from birth to five and their families, three community art galleries, and a new cultural institution, the Sugar Hill Childrens Museum of Art & Storytelling. Reflecting BHCs longstanding commitment to social justice, and with a keen understanding of the multiple causes of generational poverty and homelessness, the Sugar Hill Childrens Museum of Art & Storytelling Is dedicated to the cognitive and creative development of children ages 3-8 and their families, particularly those growing up in poverty. The Museums curatorial and educational programs welcome young children to engage with, learn from, and contribute to the cultural legacy of this community. BHCs approach to serving very low income and formerly homeless single adults and families is distinctive both for its integrated tenancy inclusive of those with special needs as well as the active engagement of tenants in the management of their own housing. A 24/7 Front Desk Management System in place at each of BHCs seven buildings provides around-the-clock security serving as the "eyes and ears" of each building and a platform for community-building. The Front Desk also provides part-time employment for tenants, many entering or re-entering the Job market. Front Desk staff develop valuable skills including basic computer and email skills via a building management system which enables real-time communication with administrative staff BHCs first five buildings primarily serve single adults. With the 2003 opening of Dorothy Day Apartments, the focus was broadened to include children and families in greatest need. Designed as a comprehensive approach to serving high risk families, the building services include an early childhood program serving 51 resident and neighborhood children, literacy programs for youth and adults, educational advocacy for resident adults and children from K-12 and into college. A community art gallery with a year-round calendar of cultural and civic events including evening and weekend programs celebrates local artists and enriches residents and the wider community. The educational paradigm piloted at Dorothy Day Apartments is replicated at BHCs seventh and most ambitious community revitalization initiative. Known as the Sugar Hill Project, this mixed-use development is located in Harlems Sugar Hill historic district and provides 124 units of permanent housing affordable to families at the lowest income bands, including 25 units set aside for households exiting the homeless shelter system. Tenancy, like at Dorothy Day Apartments, is integrated and inclusive of those with special needs. Staff are actively engaged with resident adults, children and families, and provides services as needed The Sugar Hill Project includes a licensed early childhood center with the capacity to serve up to 200 children from birth to age five and their families in center- and home-based programs. Graced by floor to ceiling windows, abundant light and indoor and outdoor play space, the early childhood center is located at ground level and adjacent to the Sugar Hill Projects cultural capstone, the Sugar Hill Childrens Museum of Art & Storytelling. The inclusion of a cultural institution at Sugar Hill Is a natural extension of our service model which engages families and children in creating vibrant communities. The Museum offers 17,000 square feet of exhibition, art making and gathering space and serves a broad audience of building residents, community members, school groups and educators and visitors from near and far.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's mission, as documented in the filing, is “Broadway housing communities ("bhc") is a non-profit organization recognized since 1983 for pioneering high-impact solutions to the challenges of poverty, inequality and homelessness in the new york city neighborhoods of washington heights and west harlem. today, bhc's innovative model leverages the synergies of housing, education and the arts to create meaningful change for children, families, adults and communities challenged by the twin forces of neglect and gentrification.”.
When explaining its purpose, the activities were described as: “Bhc pioneer high-impact approaches to the challenges of inequality and homelessness in the underserved new york city neighborhoods of west harlem and washington heights.”.
- The non-profit is legally allowed to operate in the state of NY, as reported.
- The filing provides the non-profit's address in 2020 as 583 riverside drive, new york, NY, 10031.
- The non-profit has a total of 237 employees, as reported on their form for 2020.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$171,648.
- The CEO compensation strategy within the organization is determined through a review and approval process by a neutral party.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 14 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1983.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule J.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization engages in lobbying activities.
- The organization pays $6,009,783 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $659,678 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.
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