Author Press
MARCH 2025
Soft White Underbelly
One Who Rose From the Bottom
Soft White Underbelly interview and portrait of Anthony Brown, a formerly homeless man who now owns his own rehab program in Ohio.
January 2025
Park Bench to Park Ave
Keeping It Real So You Can Heal
In the most open and honest way possible, Anthony Brown discusses the struggles of early childhood with his friend Tanya and how that experience has allowed him to understand empathy and discovery compassion. These two demonstrate how important it is to have open dialog and “keep things real” so that they can heal from past traumatic situations.
January 2025
Life is Wonderful Love Hugo V
Episode 170 Park Bench to Park Avenue, Listen as Anthony Brown talks Homelessness, Meth, Recovery
How to go from Park Bench to Park Ave. Listen as Anthony Brown talks about homelessness, meth, alcohol, recovery and working at a mental hospital. Cheer his Success. 23 years on the streets of L.A. from 14 to 37.
December 2024
Article Consult
Empathy in Addressing Homelessness and Addiction in America
Anthony Howard Brown’s life story is one that challenges the way we think about homelessness and addiction in America. Having experienced firsthand the despair and isolation that often accompany these struggles, Brown now uses his story to advocate for greater empathy and understanding for individuals facing similar challenges. His journey—from enduring childhood trauma and years of homelessness to ultimately finding stability and dedicating his life to helping others—serves as a reminder of the human resilience behind each person’s story.
November 2024
Webs Article
The Vision of Anthony Howard Brown: A New Approach to Homelessness and Recovery
Anthony Howard Brown’s journey from homelessness to stability has inspired a vision for helping others in similar situations regain control over their lives. Drawing from his personal experiences, Brown has developed an approach that combines affordable housing with structured, peer-supported rehabilitation. His initiative, Brown Manor, seeks to offer more than shelter. It’s a place for residents to rebuild, heal, and equip themselves for a new life through a carefully structured program. Brown’s vision is profound yet straightforward—he believes that with the right resources, compassion, and community support, individuals facing homelessness and addiction can reclaim stability and independence.
November 2024
Breaking News
Brown Manor: A Model for How Affordable Housing Can Help Curb Homelessness in America
Affordable housing has become a critical issue in the United States, as rising rent costs and limited housing supply push more people into homelessness. The problem is widespread, affecting urban and rural areas alike, and continues to grow as economic challenges and the affordable housing gap leave many Americans without stable shelter. In response to this crisis, Brown Manor is pioneering an approach that integrates affordable housing with comprehensive rehabilitation and support services, offering a model that could be scaled to provide lasting solutions for homelessness across the nation.
November 2024
Empire News Wire
Tackling America’s Substance Abuse and Homelessness Crisis: How Initiatives Like Brown Manor Help
America’s growing challenges of substance abuse and homelessness have sparked significant public concern and created a pressing need for sustainable, effective solutions. Both crises are deeply interconnected; homelessness often exacerbates substance abuse, and substance dependency frequently leads individuals into homelessness. Addressing these issues requires comprehensive programs that not only offer immediate shelter or medical care but also equip people with the tools they need for long-term recovery and self-sufficiency. Brown Manor is one such initiative making strides in this direction, providing a structured environment where people facing these challenges can work toward a stable, healthy life.
August 2024
Purposeful Entertainment
Restoring Hope
After 83 arrests, 66 convictions, 19 years of drug addiction and homelessness, Tonier Cain lived many years without hope. Now as a trauma survivor and expert she is traveling the world to highlight the unsung heroes that restoring hope to humanity. Join her on this powerful journey that shows no matter what..THERE’S HOPE!
August 2024
Author Talking
Brown Manor: Highlighting the Urgent Issues of Addiction and Homelessness in America
Brown Manor, a rehabilitation facility founded by Anthony Brown, has become a focal point in addressing the complex and pressing issues of addiction and homelessness in America. By providing a safe and supportive environment, Brown Manor not only aids individuals in overcoming their personal struggles but also serves as a critical lens through which the broader societal challenges of addiction and homelessness are examined. This article explores how Brown Manor as a facility and community has exposed these dire problems and contributed to a deeper understanding of the underlying issues.
August 2024
New York Business Post
Brown Manor: A Center for Rebuilding Lives and Overcoming Adversity
Brown Manor, a rehabilitation facility founded by Anthony Brown, stands as a dedicated initiative to support individuals facing homelessness, addiction, and mental health challenges. This facility offers a comprehensive rehabilitation program in a safe and supportive environment, aiming to help residents rebuild their lives and regain independence.
August 2024
New York Business Post
How Anthony H. Brown Became an Icon for the Black Community in America
Anthony Howard Brown, born on September 26, 1961, is an African American behavioral health nurse, homelessness advocate, addiction treatment counselor, college professor, author, speaker, and business owner. His journey from a troubled past to becoming a key figure in mental health and addiction recovery is a story of resilience, transformation, and dedication.
August 2024
Click to Write
Anthony Brown: A Story of Taking Down Homelessness and Addiction in America
Anthony Brown’s life is a testament to resilience and transformation. For 23 years, Brown lived as a homeless person and an alcoholic with drug habits. His journey from these challenges to becoming a respected psychiatric technician, registered nurse, addiction treatment counselor, college professor, author, speaker, and business owner is remarkable. His experiences and insights offer valuable lessons on the complexities of addiction, homelessness, and recovery.
June 2024
Facebook Live
Guest Anthony Brown on Homelessness with Dr. Marissa Live in Studio
Homelessness… we shake our heads we criticize we judge we argue about what helps and what doesn’t and things are not getting better…and maybe even worse thanks no thanks to the pandemic!
APR 2024
Global Fire
My Life
When I was 9 years old, I woke up one morning and found my mother laying on the living room floor with a gunshot wound to the head. Alcohol and domestic violence were common in our household and I sure that these were involved and resulting in her almost dying….
JAN 2024
Super Sober Podcast
An Interview with Anthony Brown. A true story of transformation!
This episode is an Interview with the writer of the book “From Park Bench to Park Avenue: One Man’s Journey Out of Homelessness”. Anthony is a pioneer in the field of addiction and homelessness. Find out how he went from the streets to being an R.N. BSN. HPN NP. You don’t want to miss this story of transformation.
AUG 2023
HSBN International Fellowship of Ministries
From The Park Bench To Park Avenue Part 2 (Butterfly Ministries)
Today Pastor Debbie is joined by special guests Anthony Brown and Cheryl Hill. Be blessed as Anthony Brown gives his amazing testimony of going though a long season of homelessness.
AUG 2023
HSBN International Fellowship of Ministries
From The Park Bench To Park Avenue Part 1 (Butterfly Ministries)
Today Pastor Debbie is joined by special guests Anthony Brown and Cheryl Hill. Be blessed as Anthony Brown gives his amazing testimony of going though a long season of homelessness.
MAY 2023
Wolfe’s Watch Podcast
The Homelessness Crisis: Making A Difference (Episode #312)
Do you want to hear from someone who has gone from being homeless and addicted to drugs to becoming a successful author, speaker, professor, and founder of a non-profit organization that actually helps resolve the Homelessness Crisis? Do you want to learn how you can be part of the solution? To truly be a hero on a heroic Team? Anthony brown, author of “From Park Bench To Park Place” returns with updates about his successful program. AND how to continually grow future successes. Do you want to be inspired, educated, and challenged by his journey and his message? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you need to listen to this episode of Wolfe’s Watch, where Jeffrey Wolfe interviews Anthony Brown, one of the most remarkable people in the world.
APRIL 2023
The Hopeaholics Podcast
Anthony Brown: Providing Special Treatment for Addiction & Mental Illness
On this episode of The Hopeaholics podcast, we sit down with Anthony Brown, the founder and director of Coordinating & Assisting Recovery Environments (C.A.R.E.) in Anaheim, California. With over 20 years of experience in the addiction and mental health field, Anthony is passionate about providing specialized treatment for individuals who suffer from both mental illness and substance use disorders.
FEBRUARY 2023
All the Wiser Podcast
The Homeless Episode
Anthony Brown spent 23 years living on the streets battling homelessness, addiction and incarceration. He describes his state of mind as one without hope, trying not to feel, trying not to care. Until one day a police officer asked if he wanted some help. Today Anthony is a registered nurse, an author, speaker and founder of Brown Manor, a safe place where those in need can restore their lives.
AUGUST 2022
Mansfield News Journal
Brown gives tour of old mansion planned for helping homeless
California man aims to establish transitional care program in Mansfield.
AUGUST 2022
YouTube
T Corner: Special guest author Anthony Brown
Welcome to the T Corner hosted by Terence Da Spoken King. In this episode, I will be interviewing author Anthony Brown. go and support this brother.
JULY 2022
YouTube
HOPECAST W/Anthony Brown (Overcoming Homelessness/Addiction)
Welcome guys to an episode of the Hopecast where we spread Hope to the Hopeless. My name is Hope Dealer Fausto, and I share my story of overcoming sexual abuse, addiction, mental health and suicide.
JUNE 2022
YouTube
Once I Had Nowhere to Go | Animated Film
This is a short, animated film about a person surviving childhood abuse, addiction, and homelessness to finding God and changed his life around through education and being of service to others. With the help of a group of multi-talented students from Cypress College, Anthony was able to bring his dream of carrying a message to the public about finding hope when all had seemed to be lost.
JUNE 2022
Spotify
MikedUpPod – Ep 76: From Park Bench to Park Avenue | Anthony Brown
Anthony Brown grew up as the victim, life was always against him – it led him to homelessness at the age of 14. Later in his life he had a moment with God that turned it all around.
MAY 2022
YouTube
Lost Angeles: City of Homelessness
FOX 11’s new documentary “Lost Angeles: City of Homeless” takes a closer look at the root of SoCal’s out-of-control homeless issue which has landed in each of our neighborhoods: From the mentally ill and drug-addicted, to the out-of-work and unable to make ends meet.
MAY 2022
YouTube
Lost Angeles: City of Homeless Documentary
FOX 11’s new documentary, Lost Angeles: City of Homeless, takes a close look at the out-of-control homeless issue in Southern California.
March 2022
podcastone.com
The Dr. Drew Podcast
Returning guest and friend of the show Anthony Howard Brown returns to tell us more about his crazy story through homelessness & drug addiction to eventual sobriety & success. You can check out Anthony’s book ‘From Park Bench to Park Avenue: One Man’s Journey Out of Homelessness’ available now anywhere you get books.
March 2022
coreiq.com
EP. 16: ANTHONY BROWN – THE DIVE STAGE
Born with his umbilical cord wrapped around his neck, Anthony Brown’s life began with trauma. He grew up in poverty with his mother and two sisters above a Cleveland bar. At age nine, Anthony found his mother on the floor, shot in the head by a boyfriend. By 14, Anthony had experimented with hard drugs and was injecting regularly. At 15, his mom lied about Anthony’s age and enlisted him in the Navy, but they found out and kicked him out. Anthony joined a traveling carnival in the summer and lived in deserted homes in the winter. With layers of childhood trauma, you will wonder how he made it out alive.
February 2022
YouTube
The Question Live Show w/ Verona Willis-Brown
Anthony Brown and Chandrika D Phea join us on this episode as we go further into testimony and triumphant
January 2022
YouTube
Episode #095 – Peace Within with Anthony Brown
This week, Hilary and Jason bring on founder and director of Coordinating & Assisting Recovery Environments (C.A.R.E), Anthony Brown.
December 2021
YouTube
Interview with Angel Domingue
Enjoy this interview with Anthony
November 2021
fromtheauthors.wordpress.com
Article
You Read It Here First
Conversations with Today’s Authors
August 2021
watch.zondratv.com
Interview with Sheryl Mays / The Author’s Lounge
After being homeless for more than 25 years author Anthony Brown shares his journey of what it meant to be alone. Having been seen on the Dr Drew Show several times he now spreads his message of hope and working continiously to restore the new treament facility, a mansion called Brown Manor. All proceeds from the book are to fund the restoration of the recovery house.
August 8, 2021
Podcast
Interview with DreamSpire Media
Anthony Brown -From Park Bench to Park Avenue
July 2021
www.buildingbeyond.me
Article
Brown Manor – Hope for the Hopeless
July 15, 2021
yoloda.org
Article
More information about Bill AB1542
July 15, 2021
dailydemocrat.com
Article
Bill to create substance abuse treatment center advances through Senate Health Committee
June 29, 2021
Youtube
Interview with Esther Laguna Woods
Enjoy this interview with Anthony
June 22, 2021
treatmentmagazine.com
Article
I Went to a Party at 14 and Came Home at 37
It was a painful road for Brown, but he finally found professional success and, more important, peace of mind
June 7, 2021
Podcast
Interview with Armstrong and Getty
The Hard Realities of Homelessness. An A&G Extra Large Podcast
May 10, 2021
Youtube
Interview with TrailBlazerz Radio
From Park Bench to Park Avenue: A converstion with Anthony Brown
April 17, 2021
californiaglobe.com
Article
HOMELESSNESS: Former Incarcerated, Drug Addict and Dealer Shares Story of Sobriety and Success
March 21, 2021
SkyDivePerris.com
Enjoy the adventures of Anthony
March 11, 2021
Fox 11 Los Angeles
Interview with Christine Devine
February 24, 2021
Youtube
Sharing Vaccine Importance
December 15, 2020
BBC NEWS | Brazil
Interview with BBC News
December 6, 2020
Podcast
Interview with Ken Walls
December 6, 2020
KTOX 1340AM Radio
Interview with KTOX 1340AM Radio
November 5, 2020
YouTube
Interview with Dr. Drew
October 23, 2020
YouTube
Interview on Wolfe Watch
October 15, 2020
Zoom – 12:30 PM PT
Speaking Event with Project Rebound
October 6, 2020
Podcast
Interview with Dr. Drew
Dr. Drew interviews Anthony to get his unique perspective on the issue of homelessness, his ambitious work with ‘Brown Manor’ and his book, From Park Bench to Park Avenue.
August 6, 2020
Podcast
Interview with Recovery Soul Food
Anthony is featured on the Recovery Soul Food podcast. This podcast explores “strategies&proven actions that actually shift our mindsets surrounding addiction & recovery”.
July 8, 2020
YouTube
Interview with Recovery Today Magazine
Anthony is featured on Recovery Today Magazine in an interview with Editor in Chief Rob Hannley. Watch the feature on YouTube now, or subscribe to Recovery Today Magazine to get the full feature.
July 4, 2020
Podcast
Interview with Recovering Through Highness
Anthony is featured on the Recovering Through Highness podcast in an interview with Eric McCoy.
July 4, 2020
YouTube
Book Review
Youtuber CATTSCRAZY Life gives an honest and raw review of Anthony’s book, From Park Bench to Park Avenue. Cat offers a unique perspective since she knew Anthony when they were younger and was featured in his book. *Warning! Explicit Language*
June 11, 2020
YouTube Live Stream
Interview with Moments of Clarity
Anthony Brown will be featured in a live interview with Tiffany of Moments of Clarity.
June 9, 2020
Radio WTWG 1050
Interview with Earnestine Hindricks
Anthony Brown will be featured on radio WTWG 1050 in an interview with Earnestine Hindricks.
June 2020
Pieces of Victory
Interview with Jeneen Miller
Anthony Brown will be featured in Pieces of Victory in an interview with Jeneen Miller.
June 2020
Addiction Recovery eBulletin
Q&A Article
An article featuring a q&a with Anthony Brown will be posted in the Addiction Recovery eBulletin.
June 7, 2020
Voices of Recovery
Interview with Michele Eich
Anthony Brown will be featured in Voices of Recovery in an interview with Michele Eich.
May 16, 2020
FB Live / Zoom – 11am PST
Book Launch Party
Square Tree Publishing will be launching Anthony Brown’s book, From Park Bench to Park Avenue, on Zoom and Facebook live. Join in the fun as Anthony gives a live reading of his book. Come celebrate this incredible milestone in Anthony’s goal to help the homeless.
May 2, 2020
Facebook Video
Interview with Vince Royale
Anthony Brown went on the Vince Royale Show to talk about his amazing, heartfelt story. Vince Royale, a comedian and actor, captured the essence of Anthony’s new book, From Park Bench to Park Avenue.
April 28, 2020
Podcast
BBC Interview
Anthony had the privilege of being interviewed on the BBC Podcast. His message went around the globe with positive emails and comments on his new book, From Park Bench to Park Avenue.
April 25, 2020
FB Live / Zoom
Video Launch Party
Anthony Brown’s book trailer for From Park Bench to Park Avenue will be debuting alongside his video for Brown Manor, the home for the homeless. We will be gathering on Zoom for a Video Launch Party that will also be live on Facebook. We will also be having a special interview with the producers of Alignment Media, the amazing people who created these videos.
From Park Bench to Park Avenue
Anthony Brown’s dramatic life story has led him to many dark and often dangerous places. Addicted to drugs and alcohol since he was very young, From Bark Bench to Park Avenue details his incredible journey from disfunction and homelessness to recovery and triumph – pursuing his ultimate passion of giving hope and help to those still imprisoned by destructive behaviors and substance abuse. All of the proceeds from From Park Bench to Park Avenue will be used to transform a historic home into Brown Manor – a place of recovery, where individuals can begin a new journey, alcohol and drug free; a place that offers a hand up, not a hand out.
From Park Bench to Park Avenue
Anthony Brown’s dramatic life story has led him to many dark and often dangerous places. Addicted to drugs and alcohol since he was very young, From Bark Bench to Park Avenue details his incredible journey from disfunction and homelessness to recovery and triumph – pursuing his ultimate passion of giving hope and help to those still imprisoned by destructive behaviors and substance abuse. All of the proceeds from From Park Bench to Park Avenue will be used to transform a historic home into Brown Manor – a place of recovery, where individuals can begin a new journey, alcohol and drug free; a place that offers a hand up, not a hand out.
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Brown Manor is the house for the homeless Anthony Brown has purchased and is renovating to give people a “hand up, not a handout”. Join in the mission by giving to the GoFundMe, or purchase his book From Park Bench to Park Avenue.
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Schedule an Event
Contact Publisher
Support Brown Manor
Brown Manor is the house for the homeless Anthony Brown has purchased and is renovating to give people a “hand up, not a handout”. Join in the mission by giving to the GoFundMe, or purchase his book From Park Bench to Park Avenue.
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