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- EIN 13-4138205
- (212) 389-9300
- 505 Eighth Avenue 5th Floor New York NY 10018 USA
- www.breakingground.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Homeless & Housing, Housing Development, Construction & Management
Mission: Breaking ground iii housing development fund corporation ("bg iii") was organized on october 24, 2000 under section 402 of the not-for-profit corporation law of the state of ny. Bg iii is a not-for-profit charitable organization exempt from income and excise taxes under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code. Bg iii was formed for the charitable purpose of operating a housing project at 206 west 24th street, new york city, a building that was purchased through a loan from the city of new york department of housing preservation and development, which provides housing and employment services to qualifying young adults, formerly homeless and low-income single adults.
Programs: Breaking ground iii housing development fund corporation (bg iii) was formed for the charitable purpose of owning, rehabilitating and operating a supportive housing project called the christopher at 206 west 24th street, new york city. The housing project provides housing and employment services to qualifying young adults who are formerly homeless, and to low income single adults. Built originally in 1904, the christopher is the site of the former robert mcburney ymca, and was an important fixture in manhattan's vibrant chelsea neighborhood. Rehabilitated by breaking ground in 2004, the christopher provides 207 units of permanent supportive housing for low-income or formerly homeless adults and persons living with hiv/aids. The christopher also houses the foyer program, a housing-based career development program targeting young adults ages 18-24 who are "aging out" of foster care or already homeless. Good shepherd services provides education, career and other assistance to residents of the foyer program which are specifically tailored to the circumstances of young adults preparing for independence.