Brewster Cares NY is a non-profit organization based in Brewster, NY. We are dedicated to helping the poor and needy in our community by providing a seasonal shelter & daytime warming station for the homeless, free of charge ESL classes, the only Spanish speaking AA meeting in Putnam County, and a program that provides meals for families.Â
Our mission is to make a positive impact in the lives of those in need and we rely on the generosity of our community to achieve this goal.
We are turning a geographical area into a community. What does that mean? Lending support to your neighbor when he falls down, and offering a hand when she’s climbing up.
We believe we are stronger together. So not only are we helping the citizens of Brewster, we are citizens of Brewster helping the larger community.
Our focus is building a community of volunteers to contribute to different initiatives we identify will have great and lasting impact on the financially unstable in our neighborhoods and surrounding areas .
So join us. Let’s turn strangers into neighbors.
People served in our homeless shelter and warming center this season, which was open 7 days a week from December to March
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Students served in our ESL program with over 2,000 hours of class time offered in 2 locations
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Meals delivered to families through our Supper Hugs program in connection with local restaurants
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Testimonials
"I love this place. Brewster Cares has been kind, loving, helpful. I don't know what we would have done without them."
Mark H
"Brewster Cares has helped me find a job, helps with my self esteem. The family they've created has helped me to come out of my shell."
Kathleen B
"If I didn't take these classes, I wouldn't be able to do my job. And all of the teachers are amazing."