Subject: The Bridge October Newsletter

Newsletter

October 2024

Bridge Rockaway and GMDC Brownsville Industrial Center Celebrate Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

Photo of Development Team, Financial Partners, and Government Representatives Cutting Ribbon to Officially Open Bridge Rockaway and GMDC Brownsville Industrial Center, courtesy of Michael Hnatov

What was once the site of Fox’s U-Bet Chocolate Syrup Factory in Brownsville, Brooklyn is now home to two towers with 174 units of supportive and affordable housing above ground-floor light manufacturing space. The two towers, which also include amenity spaces on the second floor, surround an 11,000 square foot green area. The community room, laundry room, computer lab, and multipurpose room all open onto the outdoor space, which was intentionally designed to promote community living and socialization.

 

Photo of Bridge Rockaway

The Bridge will provide supportive services to 87 individuals with histories of homelessness, including people living with serious mental illness, seniors and veterans. The remaining 86 units will be filled through the city’s Housing Connect lottery by low-income families and singles. The first 22 supportive housing residents moved into Bridge Rockaway at the beginning of October.

Photo of Studio Apartment, courtesy of Michael Hnatov

The Bridge worked closely with Greenpoint Manufacturing and Design Center (GMDC) to execute the vision behind this project. GMDC’s 39,000 square foot light manufacturing space will be utilized by woodworkers, furniture makers, garment makers, and more. It is expected to create up to 35 new jobs in the Brownsville community.

 

Photo of GMDC Light Manufacturing Space, courtesy of Michael Hnatov

 “When The Bridge conceived this project, our goal was to create much needed supportive and affordable housing while preserving manufacturing uses. This first of its kind project proves a concept that can be replicated across the city,” said Bridge CEO, Susan Wiviott. “I am deeply grateful to our entire development team, particularly Mega Development, Think! Architecture and Design, and GMDC for seeing this project through to completion.”

 

Photo of Susan Wiviott, Bridge CEO, courtesy of Michael Hnatov

The Bridge Arts Institute Announces Holiday Market

The Bridge Arts Institute is a community of Bridge clients who enjoy expressing themselves through art or are looking to improve and grow in their craft. Members include visual artists, painters, poets, musicians, performers, textile workers, digital artists, and more.

Bridge Arts Institute Member Poses in Front of Original Artwork

Bridge Arts Institute Members Share Artwork

The Arts Institute supports the vision of its members by providing access to supplies and resources, including open studio time and professional level instruction. Members also have the opportunity to showcase their work at multiple gallery shows throughout the year. These shows include live performances, community networking, and the opportunity for the artists to sell their work, with artists receiving 100% of the profit.

Bridge Arts Institute Member Poses in Front of Original Artwork

The Arts Institute is excited to announce their first holiday market this November. Members will sell original artwork along with jewelry, ceramics, ornaments, and more. Visit the market to shop for special gifts for your friends and family while directly supporting Bridge clients!


The market will take place at Gallery M (127 West 135th Street, New York, NY 10030). The dates and times of the holiday market are:

  • Tuesday, November 19th, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

  • Wednesday, November 20th, 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, paired with a gallery show and live performances starting at 4:30 PM

  • Thursday, November 21st, 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM

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At The Bridge, we are committed to meeting people where they are by providing accessible and trauma-informed mental health services, as well as permanent supportive housing. Your support is needed to help The Bridge continue to provide these services to those in our community who need it most. With your donation, you can help vulnerable New Yorkers build their own paths to healing, growth, and independence.

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