Calling All Foodies & Cooking Fans!

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Located in Harlem on 132nd Street, Cecil Ivory House is a 24 bed transitional housing program targeting formerly homeless clients who are either mentally ill or dually diagnosed as mentally ill and chemically addicted. The mission of this program is to provide a safe and supportive environment where residents take part in rehabilitation interventions that will assist them in the attainment of their work, social and community living goals. A variety of services are available, including case management, substance abuse groups, medication monitoring, daily skills training and recreational activities. Now is your chance to step up and help us in our goals!

Do you enjoy whipping up home cooked meals for your family and friends? Do you find yourself captivated by the Food Network? Can you take an otherwise fatty or high calorie meal and give it a healthy spin? Share your passion for food with the residents of Cecil Ivory House! If so, we would love to introduce a biweekly cooking class on Sunday evenings at 6pm. This activity does not require a culinary degree, just some basic knowledge of everyday easily found, affordable ingredients, combined with an elementary understanding of nutrition. So why not help us whip up a new activity and have a little fun in the kitchen?

PLEASE NOTE: In order to insure the integrity of the BRC volunteer program, as well as the well being of the clients we service, all interested parties must complete a New Volunteer Registration form and attend an orientation, prior to receiving an assignment. Apologies, but we are unable to accept walk-ins.