BronxWorks

The TD Five Boro Bike Tour is back! We are looking for interested riders to join #TeamBronxWorks. Join cyclists of all skill levels from around the world as they ride through every NYC borough on Sunday, May 4! When you ride for BronxWorks at the Bike Tour you help raise money and awareness for children’s programs at our shelters for homeless families in the Bronx. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/dxAHdBN5.

We would like to take a moment to recognize retiring Vice President of Services for Older Adults Maria Rivera. Maria joined BronxWorks, then-Citizens Advice Bureau, in 1999. She started at the Morris Older Adult Center and worked her way up to Department Director in 2008. In her time at BronxWorks, she was instrumental in the expansion of the Older Adult Services department. Thanks in part to her efforts, BronxWorks now operates seven older adult centers and three social services offices for seniors across the Bronx. Thank you, Maria, for your tireless work for the last 26 years, and congratulations on your upcoming retirement! We will miss you! Learn more about Maria’s career in her staff profile from our January 2022 newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/ew9gw4MR

There’s still time to support the 2024 BronxWorks Year-End Appeal! Join our mission and support programs lifting lives and building futures for #Bronx residents. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/ec6qbAfi.

College students! BronxWorks will host a virtual recruitment event on Handshake Thursday, January 16, at 9:30 am. Learn about our mission, programs, current vacancies & more! Sign up for the event on the Handshake app or visit joinhandshake.com and search for BronxWorks. 

As we start the New Year, BronxWorks would like to thank you for supporting the Bronx community. Every year we are inspired by your compassion, innovation, dedication, and borough pride. We look forward to the promise of 2025! 

Rosanna R. enrolled in BronxWorks ESOL classes so that she could developer stronger proficiency in English and pursue a degree in social work. Rosanna also recently passed her citizenship test and credits BronxWorks with providing her with the information to apply for the test. Join our mission and donate to the 2024 BronxWorks Year-End Appeal, supporting programs lifting lives and building futures for our neighbors like Rosanna. Learn how at https://lnkd.in/ec6qbAfi

Thank you to Nixon Peabody LLP for once again spreading holiday cheer with an amazing toy drive for BronxWorks children! Gifts were distributed at an annual holiday event where children and families enjoyed festivities, games, and food, as well as a visit from Santa. Nixon Peabody is a longtime supporter of BronxWorks, and we thank them for making our participants’ winter wishes come true!

David W. recently transitioned to BronxWorks supportive housing. Since moving in, David has been able to find stability for his chronic illness and has also completed his bachelor’s degree in psychology. He now leads a self-care support group for residents in his building. Join our mission and donate to the 2024 BronxWorks Year-End Appeal, supporting programs lifting lives and building futures for our neighbors like David. Learn how at https://lnkd.in/ec6qbAfi.

We wanted to share a special thank you to the amazing folks at Happy Hope Factory! Throughout the year, Happy Hope sends thousands of Signature Happy Hope Bags and Kits for us to share with children in our programs. The gifts shared this holiday season made our celebrations brighter. Thank you, Happy Hope, for your continued generosity!

Chiffon S. is a mother to three children who found herself temporarily unemployed due to illness. Chiffon was connected to eviction prevention services at BronxWorks to keep her stably housed. In addition, she and her three children are active participants in a BronxWorks after-school program Join our mission and donate to the 2024 BronxWorks Year-End Appeal, supporting programs lifting lives and building futures for our neighbors like Chiffon. Learn how at https://lnkd.in/ec6qbAfi