Charity Profile: The Bowery Mission

Posted on February 8, 2012 by nlmadmin

As previously posted here, Scion of Manhattan is proudly partnering with The Bowery Mission in holding a coat drive throughout the month of February. Here is some additional information about the Bowery Mission!

The Vision

In New York City 3,000 people live on streets, in parks and on subways. Another 37,000 live in the city’s shelter system with no place to call home. They are trapped for many reasons: chronic substance abuse; financial instability; the pain of past abuse; shame and guilt; disconnection from family; and most of all, a loss of hope in the future. To transform the lives of homeless men and women in New York City, The Bowery Mission provides effective programs and creates partnerships that serve immediate needs and provide long-term solutions.

Since 1879 The Bowery Mission has met the short-term, emergency needs of hurting New Yorkers with compassionate care services – food, shelter, clothing and medical care. We invite all of our guests to make a permanent life change through our residential recovery programs – counseling, spiritual formation, life-skills training and continuing education opportunities, legal aid, and job and housing placement.

Strategic Initiatives

The Bowery Mission & Discipleship Institute

This historic rescue mission opened in 1879 and now serves more than 800 meals daily, has more than 500 patient visits a year in its clinic, and collects more than $3M annually in donated food, clothing and other products. Its residential recovery component, the Discipleship Institute, graduates 80-90 men annually to transformed lives of lasting productivity, sobriety and hope.

The Bowery Mission Women’s Center at Heartsease Home

Opened in 2005, 20 women reside at a time in the only faith-based residential recovery

program for women in Manhattan. The Women’s Center assists women with everything they need to thrive emotionally, spiritually and economically.

The Bowery Mission Transitional Center

A first-of-its-kind partnership with the City of New York, the Transitional Center has been rated among the City’s best substance abuse programs for the past 15 years. We successfully place more than 90 men out of the shelter system annually.

Don’t Walk By

Don’t Walk By is a coalition of faith-based organizations, congregations and volunteers coordinating services and life transformation for New York City’s homeless. During our January 2011 outreach, 1,400 volunteers engaged 900 homeless men and women on the street. More than 80 left the streets.

Historical Overview

The Bowery Mission first opened its doors as a refuge for the hurting and vulnerable in 1879. Current President Ed Morgan has carved out a new direction for The Bowery Mission in the past 20 years, partnering with the City on the Transitional Center, creating the Discipleship Institute, and meeting the needs of rising numbers of homeless women with the Women’s Center at Heartsease Home. Since 1995, The Bowery Mission has more than tripled its revenue, grown to include 40,000+ active donors, hosted high profile events such as the annual Valentine Gala and Women’s Center Auction, and served and transformed the lives of thousands in New York City.

Every day, The Bowery Mission serves men and women caught in cycles of poverty, hopelessness and dependencies of many kinds. Every day, we seek to see their lives transformed to hope, joy, lasting productivity and spiritual wholeness through God’s love.

Only the Best Get to be Scion Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles

Posted on February 2, 2012 by nlmadmin

It stands to reason that the better a product is made the longer it will last, which makes getting a high-quality, low mileage Scion at a great price a very savvy move. Scion’s timeless commitment to quality, innovation and durability is the foundation upon which the Scion Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles (SCPO) program launched in 2003. Along with industry-leading heritage comes another advantage; an exceptional coverage policy. With a 12-month/12,000-mile Comprehensive Warranty¹ a 7-year/100,000-mile Limited Powertrain Warranty² plus one full year of Roadside Assistance³, honored at Scion dealers in the U.S. and Canada, we’ve got you covered.

Certification

Our certification process keeps you in mind every step of the way. The Scion Certified standards apply from the time a Scion dealer acquires the vehicle through to the final sale. Each candidate for certification can be a current model year vehicle, up to and including six year old models, with 85,000 miles or less on the odometer. Prior to the rigorous 160-point inspection every certified Scion goes through, a CARFAX vehicle history report is reviewed to ensure that only the best of the best vehicles receive the Scion Certified Seal of Approval.

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Scion of Manhattan February Coat Drive

Posted on January 30, 2012 by nlmadmin

Scion of Manhattan is proudly partnering with The Bowery Mission in holding a coat drive throughout the month of February. Please bring new or lightly used warm outerwear: coats, jackets, hats, gloves, and scarves to our drop off box here at Scion of Manhattan 645 11^th Avenue, (corner of 47^th) New York, NY 10036 if you would like to contribute to this cause and help our homeless New Yorkers stay warm. Contact: Josh Hennion or Jason Schroeck with any questions, or to arrange a drop-off (212) 399-9600

Our primary focus is coats, but we also are gladly accepting the following items:

Food– Non-perishable, bulk, and staple items (dry and canned) are best
Clothing – Clean, new and gently used clothing of all types is helpful. Large sizes are especially helpful. New underwear/undershirts and socks, new and gently used jeans and shoes, and professional clothing for those looking for work or re-entering the workforce. In the winter, warm outerwear: coats, jackets, hats, gloves, and scarves.
Linens – bath towels, face cloths, twin-size sheets and blankets, standard-size pillows and pillowcases, and sleeping bags.

In a city of 8.4 million people, more than 36,000 homeless men, women and children sleep in homeless shelters and at least 3,000 more sleep on the streets and subways in the dead of winter. This means that one in every 215 New Yorkers is currently homeless.

The Bowery Mission and Kids With A Promise is called to minister in New York City to men, women, and children caught in the cycles of poverty, hopelessness and dependencies of many kinds, and to see their lives transformed to hope, joy, lasting productivity and eternal life through the power of Jesus Christ.

This past year, donors and volunteers helped The Bowery Mission provide more than 369,200 meals, 30,500 bags of groceries, 79,300 nights of shelter and 53,200 articles of clothing, as well as showers, haircuts, 511 professional doctor’s appointments and 92 eye examinations at their in-house clinic.

Meals, shelter and services are all an invitation to The Bowery Mission’s residential recovery programs, where lives are transformed from hopelessness to hope. Three programs house 180 men and women who are regaining sobriety, reconnecting with family and faith, pursuing educational goals, and preparing for work and independent living.

The Bowery Mission and Kids With A Promise is committed to using your contributions faithfully and wisely to help men, women and children in New York City who are caught in the cycles of poverty, hopelessness and dependencies of many kinds, and to see live transformed to hope, joy, lasting productivity and eternal life through the power of Jesus.

Free Scion Partners Card – Get Deals & Exclusive Discounts!

Posted on January 24, 2012 by nlmadmin

Do you have your Scion Partners Card yet? For anyone who doesn’t – sign up today for your free Scion Partners Card to get deals and exclusive discounts at shops, online stores, restaurants, hotels, and galleries across the country! Get it by clicking a specific partner on the Scion Partners page. From there you should see a link to register for your own card.

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Do You Know What This Symbol Means?

Posted on January 19, 2012 by nlmadmin

Do you know what this symbol means? It has been on some automobiles’ instruments panels in the past, but since 2008, it has become a required standard on all models. This symbol has been described as a “U-shaped pictograph with treads and an exclamation point in the middle”.

Well if you guessed a low tire-pressure warning, you guessed right. If not, you are lucky you are reading this article. It is the new international symbol for low tire pressure. The warning for the TPMS lights up when one or more of your vehicle’s tires is 25% below the manufacturer’s recommended pressure. It is to my understanding that at least half of the drivers out there, do not know what this symbol means. It’s ok, if you do not or did not know what this symbol meant prior to reading this. Although the symbol is meant to be a universal warning symbol understandable by a wide variety of cultures and languages, there seems to be an issue with a lack of proper education for the general public. We are guessing that if you haven’t read your owner’s manual or aren’t a “symbologist”, you more than likely had no clue what this symbol meant. I sure had no idea until it was brought to my attention about a year ago. If this is the case, I am glad that our readers will now know and hopefully will be able to pass this information on to your friends and family!

Properly inflated tires are vitally important to your safety. Low pressure will affect your braking, acceleration, stability, cornering and fuel economy. The government instituted the TPMS mandate after the Bridgestone/Firestone tire failures on the Ford Explorer in 2000, a controversy that was partly attributed to inadequately inflated tires.

Breaking News … This Just In! Be One of the First 86 to Own the All New Scion FR-S!

Posted on January 9, 2012 by nlmadmin

That’s right! You heard it here first! Be one of the first 86 and pick your Scion FR-S up at Scion of Manhattan!!!

BE ONE OF THE FIRST 86 TO OWN THE ALL NEW SCION FR-S!

Scion is bringing the highly anticipated FR-S to the market early for a select group of 86. This exclusive group will have the opportunity to be among the first to own the All New Scion FR-S. Get ready! You will only have 8 hours and 6 minutes once the site goes live on Thursday at 9am PST.

Here are the steps:

Go to www.ScionFirst86.com on Thursday, January 12, 2012 at 9am PST.
Submit an entry with your desired color and transmission selection for your FR-S
The opportunity to enter will be available for 8 hours and 6 minutes
Scion will let you know within 24 hours if you are one of the lucky 86

Good Luck!

Introducing the ‘Pit Boss’ iQ by CARTEL

Posted on November 7, 2011 by nlmadmin

Jeremy Lookofsky (CARTEL KING), Pauly Rivera, Josh Villepigue & Abraham Rodriquez built this amazing custom 2012 Scion iQ. Called ‘Pit Boss’, this vehicle is both a showpiece and a workhorse.

Inspired by his love of motorsports, Lookofsky and his CARTEL team packed this highly specialized vehicle with some amazing features. Its functions are programmed though RED EYE Automation & the driver has full control over an Apple iPad, which is integrated into the dash. The car is a WIFI hot spot utilizing an AutoNet Mobile Device.

One can immediately see the great deal of work put into this iQ, from the CARTEL Chop Top to the one piece rocker and side panels and the SnapOn tool box drawers and tools molded into the rear bumper. And the House of Colors Electric Blue base paint with Black two tone top and pinstripes make these features pop.

Inside, you can find Black carbon fiber and Orion grey seats, door panels and trim. The tire rack and roll cage pit support occupy the rear seating area, while the iPad dock and SCOSCHE Interface dominate the instrument panels up front. Alpine Audio equipment fills every corner, insuring that no spot was left uncustomized.

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Meet the Scion “N U M E R I C” xB by 686!

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Posted on November 7, 2011 by nlmadmin

“Numeric” is the name given to this extra special 2011 Scion xB. 686® and Scion Racing® in collaboration with Spin Imaging® designed and built the world’s first and only car solely dedicated to Snowboarding. For 686’s twentieth anniversary, they teamed … Continue reading →

What is Pure Price?

Posted on October 25, 2011 by nlmadmin

Why Haggle?

Scion is unique because both the products and buying process are designed to create a whole new culture that will change the consumer’s car buying experience. At Scion we respect your time by creating a simple, straightforward, easy to understand approach called “Pure Price”.

Scion’s “Pure Price” purchase experience means no haggle, no hassle. The price you pay for all products and services offered equals the dealership’s posted and advertised price. Price menus are clearly posted in the dealership showroom for all products and services. Dealers are free to set their own prices.

Pure Price – A Definition

Pure Price means that the price you see posted– in an ad, on the dealer’s website, or on a menu display board in the dealership – is the price you will pay. This includes vehicles, accessories, and even finance and insurance products. All our prices are clearly posted.

Why Use Pure Price?

Our customers told us they want a shorter, simpler process with less pressure – and we listened. With the Scion Pure Price Solution, you don’t have to negotiate price – or sit around the dealership waiting for someone to “crunch the numbers.”

In many cases, you’ll deal with only one person for the entire transaction – start to finish. That makes it easier on you – and easier on us. We can devote more time and attention to getting you the car you want – and getting you on your way.

Benefits to You

Pure Price saves time. No one has to sit through an extended negotiation period.

You get more personal service. While your Sales Consultant may call on others for expertise as needed, he/she will handle almost the whole transaction.

Pure Price is open and consistent. What you see is what you get. No surprises. Nothing hidden.

With Pure Price, you don’t have to be a good negotiator to get a good deal.

Anything Else?

Pure Price doesn’t mean that all cars will be priced the same. For example, some colors may be priced differently than other colors. But the posted price is always the price you pay.

Attention Audiophiles – Scion tC Receives Major Sound System Option

Posted on October 18, 2011 by nlmadmin

OEM Audio + has released the Reference 400CF; a stellar dealer-installed sound system upgrade designed and tuned exclusively for the 2011-2012 Scion tC.

The 10 speaker + 8″ subwoofer set integrates seamlessly into the tC, and is available in standard tC coloration. 25 High Voltage colored models will be produced for the Release Series 7.0.

Other components include:

Multi-Channel 32-Bit DSP Power Amplifier
Subwoofer Amplifier
Quick Sync Wiring Harness (Connects seamlessly to Scion Factory harness w/OEM grade wiring connectors)

Contact your Scion of Manhattan for more information!

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