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When temperatures climb closer to 100°F, life on the streets can go from unbearable to deadly. When the predicted heat index reaches 95°F or higher, the City of New York declares a “CODE RED”. During a Code Red, the BronxWorks Homeless Outreach Team will be working hard to help our most vulnerable neighbors get off the streets and into shelter.

Designated cooling centers are open during a CODE RED all around New York City and the Bronx. If you are living without air conditioning and need a place to cool down contact 311 or click here to find a cooling center near you. Please check on your neighbors, especially the elderly and sick. Cooling centers are open and available to the public. More info

BronxWorks Prom Dress Giveaway

A mother and daughter hold up a prom dress, a gift bag, and a mocktail.

BronxWorks Children & Youth programs hosted a Prom Dress Giveaway just in time for New York City proms at the BronxWorks Carolyn McLaughlin Community Center! We distributed about 100 dresses to Middle & High School Seniors, and suits were also available for those who needed them. Mothers also had the chance to pick out a dress to attend graduation ceremonies!

A student browses the dresses available.

Attendees sipped on curated mocktails and were provided with gift bags filled with makeup, eyelashes, nails, and other beauty accessories.

Dresses were donated by our incredible supporters and community members. Thank you to everyone who helped to make our students’ proms special!

Families came together and enjoyed mocktails while picking out dresses.
A girl poses in a pink and gold dress. A friend poses behind her.
A happy student shows off her new dress!

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