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Businesses

Businesses

Housing Works' social enterprise businesses provide crucial funding for Housing Works' mission in addition to employment opportunities to the community. Our Thrift Shops and Bookstore are open and accepting donations during business hours.

Bookstore

For nearly three decades, the Housing Works Bookstore has been a downtown New York institution. Browse secondhand books, shop curated clothing, gifts, and housewares, or relax in our Cafe that serves a selection of coffee, craft beer, wine, and light snacks. Check out our calendar for upcoming special events.

Our one-of-a-kind space is also available to rent for weddings and special events. 100% of our profits go to fund Housing Work’s lifesaving services.


Donations

Love the Bookstore? Make a 100% tax-deductible donation today to support the Bookstore and support Housing Works’ lifesaving services and advocacy. Donate now.

The Bookstore accepts donations of books and media, as well as gently used clothing, shoes, accessories, decorative housewares, art, and antiques. Please limit book and media donations to 2 bags or boxes per customer.

For larger donations, please make arrangements with our in-kind department by filling out this form or emailing bookstoredonations@housingworks.org.

Thrift Shops

Housing Works Thrift Shops are neighborhood treasures, thriving off the donations from the generous community. Our Thrift Shops sell an eclectic collection of clothing, accessories, art, furniture, and homewares at unbeatable prices.

Our Mission

Born out of the AIDS crisis in New York City, Housing Works is a healing community that fights for inclusive care, social justice, and an end to homelessness. Our integrated healthcare, life-changing services, relentless advocacy, and social enterprises break barriers and involve the whole community in building a more compassionate and equitable world.

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