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- EIN 26-0720507
- (347) 473-7400
- 57 Willoughby Street 2nd Fl Brooklyn NY 11201-5290 USA
- www.housingworks.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Human Services, Thrift Shops
Mission: Housing works used book cafe, inc. Is a used bookstore, literary hub and concert venue located in soho in downtown manhattan that raises money to support the tax-exempt social mission of its parent, housing works, inc. The bookstore established itself as a new york downtown institution and tourist destination.
Programs: The housing works used book cafe, inc. Sells donated used books (in store and online) and operates a thriving cafe. The bookstore cafe is a hub for new york's downtown literary and arts scene, hosting more than 100 readings, panels and concerts annually. Bjork, john mellencamp and john mayer are among the celebrated musicians who have performed there. The used book cafe is also a popular event space available for weddings and special events. For the year ending june 30, 2017, the bookstore received $2,431,184 in donated merchandise which is reported on part viii, line 1(g) and has no gifts-in-kind expense in accordance with gaap. The bookstore is staffed almost entirely by volunteers. 100% of the bookstore's profits are remitted to its parent organization, housing works, inc.