BronxWorks

BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger Bronx community.

For over 50 years, BronxWorks has worked within the community to uplift their neighbors and equip them to live healthier, more stable lives.

Helping Individuals Gain Access to Resources

Whether families or individuals are faced with a short- or long-term crisis, BronxWorks is prepared to help with needed information and resources. We offer:

• Easily accessible walk-in information and referral offices with staff that can help resolve a host of matters

• Assistance with applying for SNAP benefits, public health insurance programs, and other government supports

• Referrals for housing, legal, or financal counseling

• Legal assistance and advocacy in preparing documents pertaining to citizenship, work permits, and other immigration matters

• Community health programs providing nutrition education for all ages, and emergency food

Helping Children and Families Grow

BronxWorks maintains programs that prepare children and families for a bright future, including:

• Accredited Early Childhood Learning Centers

• Child development and parent education programs

• After-school and summer camp programs

• Teen programs that focus on academic enrichment, leadership development, workforce preparation, artistic self-expression, and college readiness

• Family preservation programs designed to strengthen families and keep children out of the foster care system

• Family literacy and parent education services

Helping Older Adults Lead Active and Independent Lives

We encourage Bronx residents ages 60 and over to remain healthy, active, independent, and connected to their communities. Our services include:

• Hot, nutritious meals

• Cultural, educational, and recreational activities plus trips and celebrations

• Help with housing problems and minor repair assistance as well as mental health and elder abuse counseling

Helping Bronx Residents Enter the Workforce

BronxWorks can help residents enhance their employment skills through:

• Employment counseling, help with resume writing, and interview practice

• Referrals to adult education, ESOL classes, and short term skills training

• Job placement, internship and job retention service

Helping Residents Facing Homelessness

BronxWorks has helped individuals and families avoid homelessness for over 45 years. Our efforts include:

• A network of eviction prevention programs designed to keep people in permanent housing and out of the shelter system

• A continuum of services for street homeless persons including street outreach, a drop-in center, safe havens, a men’s shelter, and supportive housing programs

• Three homeless family shelters that provide a variety of on-site services and placement into permanent housing

Helping People Affected by HIV/AIDS and Chronic Disease

Our Positive Living services foster independence among individuals impacted by HIV/AIDS and other chronic illnesses with:

• Case management and housing placement assistance

• Supportive services for families

• Harm reduction, nutrition, education, outreach and prevention services