Organization Name: Concern Housing
Project Title: Cyclone Bagels
Project Location: 2028 Surf Ave, Coney Island (Brooklyn, NY)
Project Description:
Cyclone Bagels is a dream come true for Concern Housing. A shop that enhances its community and enriches lives, providing training and jobs for veterans. Cyclone Bagels is the first venture of its kind for Concern Housing. The shop is located on the ground floor of Surf Vets Place, a 135-unit residential building for veterans and people in need of affordable housing. Cyclone Bagels provides supportive employment opportunities, offering training in food preparation, health and safety, commercial kitchen, and financial management skills. Priority hiring is given to residents of Surf Vets Place and is part of the broader continuum of care that supportive housing provides to vulnerable New Yorkers.
Community Impact:
Cyclone Bagels is a welcome enhancement to the neighborhood, creating jobs and addressing the need for a fresh, healthy and affordable food option in Coney Island.
Roughly 200,000 veterans live in New York City, according to city data, and 25% of them live in Brooklyn. Veterans are slightly less likely to be employed than the general population, and about 10% of the city’s veterans live below the poverty line.
Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton said, “Cyclone Bagels is a great addition to Coney Island and is a valuable resource that offers formerly homeless veterans with disabilities the job skills they need to live and thrive in their own community.”
Organization Description:
Concern Housing is a nonprofit agency that houses and supports individuals and families with financial, medical, mental health and substance use challenges to live in the community with dignity and enhanced opportunities. With 40+ years' experience developing and managing a diverse housing portfolio, Concern is one of the largest supportive housing agencies in NY, housing over 1,550 individuals and families at over 275 sites in NY City and on Long Island. Concern’s mission is “to provide housing and services that enrich lives and strengthen communities.”
Team Members:
Concern Housing-Owner/Operator
Penta Restoration-GC
Alex Afxentiou-Owners Rep
SBJ Group-Architect
Georgica Green-Dev. Partner
Joaselyn Cruz (Dir. Food Ops)
Cyclone Staff
Surf Vets Place Vets
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