Maria P. and her family have found their permanent home.
Maria is a mother of five. In 2019, she and three of her children were living in a shelter when she became eligible for a supportive housing apartment.
Maria interviewed with Katie Moquete, Assistant Program Director, and was offered a two-bedroom permanent supportive housing unit. “It’s not easy for people with children in the shelter,” Maria says, “I’m happy, and I thank BronxWorks for making it happen, to welcome me to this beautiful apartment.”
Katie Moquete says that the housing first model is important because it honors the reality that having a home is one of the foundational components in improving anyone’s situation.
Maria decorates her apartment with pictures of her family. There are pictures of her adult son and daughter-in-law, of her father who passed away, of her and her granddaughter, and her beloved pets. And among all the pictures, there is one of Maria at BronxWorks on her 50th birthday. “When I need help with something, BronxWorks is always there,” she says.
It’s home sweet home, thanks to BronxWorks.”
-Maria P.
Throughout this year, we are inspired by the many stories of resilience and hope we witness every single day. Your support truly impacts BronxWorks program participants as they face various hardships, especially as the Bronx continues to recover from the socioeconomic effects of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
The BronxWorks Building Better Futures Fund will help Bronx families in supportive housing like Maria’s make the next steps in improving and living their lives. Donate today!
Maria P. and her family have found their permanent home.
Maria is a mother of five. In 2019, she and three of her children were living in a shelter when she became eligible for a supportive housing apartment.
Maria interviewed with Katie Moquete, Assistant Program Director, and was offered a two-bedroom permanent supportive housing unit. “It’s not easy for people with children in the shelter,” Maria says, “I’m happy, and I thank BronxWorks for making it happen, to welcome me to this beautiful apartment.”
Katie Moquete says that the housing first model is important because it honors the reality that having a home is one of the foundational components in improving anyone’s situation.
Maria decorates her apartment with pictures of her family. There are pictures of her adult son and daughter-in-law, of her father who passed away, of her and her granddaughter, and her beloved pets. And among all the pictures, there is one of Maria at BronxWorks on her 50th birthday. “When I need help with something, BronxWorks is always there,” she says.
It’s home sweet home, thanks to BronxWorks.”
-Maria P.
Throughout this year, we are inspired by the many stories of resilience and hope we witness every single day. Your support truly impacts BronxWorks program participants as they face various hardships, especially as the Bronx continues to recover from the socioeconomic effects of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
The BronxWorks Building Better Futures Fund will help Bronx families in supportive housing like Maria’s make the next steps in improving and living their lives. Donate today!
The BronxWorks Community Food Pantry helps Madelyn and her family with fresh and nutritious foods every week.
Madelyn has been a participant of the BronxWorks Community Food Pantry for a little over a year. She lives with her 10-year-old son and her elderly mother, and she works as an early intervention service coordinator, helping children ages zero to three with early signs of developmental or physical disabilities.
While she still had her job at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Madelyn and her family faced difficulties with food insecurity as schools and senior centers were closed, and the need for more meals within the household grew due to the lockdown.
She was introduced to the BronxWorks Community Food Pantry through a neighbor to help bridge the new gaps in the need for food and help keep the household secure. “You always get fresh produce, which is very good because I’m trying to get Marcus to eat more vegetables, and you always get to choose a type of protein as well, and you get carbs like oatmeal and rice.”
An additional benefit for participants of the Food Pantry is information and seamless access to the array of BronxWorks services. “They always offer other services in the community, so you feel like if you have an issue or a concern, BronxWorks will be there for you.”
I might just be making it without BronxWorks.”
-Madelyn R.
Throughout this year, we are inspired by the many stories of resilience and hope we witness every single day. Your support truly impacts BronxWorks program participants as they face various hardships, especially as the Bronx continues to recover from the socioeconomic effects of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
The BronxWorks Building Better Futures Fund will help Bronx residents like Madelyn with access to emergency food programs across the agency. Donate today!
The BronxWorks Community Food Pantry helps Madelyn and her family with fresh and nutritious foods every week.
Madelyn has been a participant of the BronxWorks Community Food Pantry for a little over a year. She lives with her 10-year-old son and her elderly mother, and she works as an early intervention service coordinator, helping children ages zero to three with early signs of developmental or physical disabilities.
While she still had her job at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Madelyn and her family faced difficulties with food insecurity as schools and senior centers were closed, and the need for more meals within the household grew due to the lockdown.
She was introduced to the BronxWorks Community Food Pantry through a neighbor to help bridge the new gaps in the need for food and help keep the household secure. “You always get fresh produce, which is very good because I’m trying to get Marcus to eat more vegetables, and you always get to choose a type of protein as well, and you get carbs like oatmeal and rice.”
An additional benefit for participants of the Food Pantry is information and seamless access to the array of BronxWorks services. “They always offer other services in the community, so you feel like if you have an issue or a concern, BronxWorks will be there for you.”
I might just be making it without BronxWorks.”
-Madelyn R.
Throughout this year, we are inspired by the many stories of resilience and hope we witness every single day. Your support truly impacts BronxWorks program participants as they face various hardships, especially as the Bronx continues to recover from the socioeconomic effects of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
The BronxWorks Building Better Futures Fund will help Bronx residents like Madelyn with access to emergency food programs across the agency. Donate today!
Todd G. has been stably housed for a year and is now back to work and thriving.
Todd G. had been in the NYC shelter system since 2017. At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in the early Spring of 2020, Todd was still homeless until a one-bedroom apartment opened up in the BronxWorks HUD Scattered-Site Supportive Housing Program. Despite some uncertainties, Todd accepted the placement and moved into the apartment.
It’s been a little over a year now that he has been stably housed, and Todd continues to make strides getting back on his feet. He tried out for a line-cook position, got the job, and has been working there ever since.
Now he juggles a busy work schedule and taking care of himself, all while managing his own finances. He’s also thinking about how he can give back to society. “I can deal with this kind of stress,” Todd says. BronxWorks Case Managers work with Todd on achieving goals that he sets. “We’re on like a personal line, I can call them, they call me, they’ve been very helpful and supportive.”
The BronxWorks philosophy in supportive housing is to meet clients where they are at, help them set their own goals, and work together to promote independence and healthy lifestyles. “The assistance BronxWorks gave was what I needed,” Todd says. “I knew I had the ability, I just needed the tools.”
BronxWorks, they’re like the foundation behind my success.”
-Todd G.
Throughout this year, we are inspired by the many stories of resilience and hope we witness every single day. Your support truly impacts BronxWorks program participants as they face various hardships, especially as the Bronx continues to recover from the socioeconomic effects of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
The BronxWorks Building Better Futures Fund will help Bronx residents like Todd access stable housing and other important benefits. Donate today!
Todd G. has been stably housed for a year and is now back to work and thriving.
Todd G. had been in the NYC shelter system since 2017. At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in the early Spring of 2020, Todd was still homeless until a one-bedroom apartment opened up in the BronxWorks HUD Scattered-Site Supportive Housing Program. Despite some uncertainties, Todd accepted the placement and moved into the apartment.
It’s been a little over a year now that he has been stably housed, and Todd continues to make strides getting back on his feet. He tried out for a line-cook position, got the job, and has been working there ever since.
Now he juggles a busy work schedule and taking care of himself, all while managing his own finances. He’s also thinking about how he can give back to society. “I can deal with this kind of stress,” Todd says. BronxWorks Case Managers work with Todd on achieving goals that he sets. “We’re on like a personal line, I can call them, they call me, they’ve been very helpful and supportive.”
The BronxWorks philosophy in supportive housing is to meet clients where they are at, help them set their own goals, and work together to promote independence and healthy lifestyles. “The assistance BronxWorks gave was what I needed,” Todd says. “I knew I had the ability, I just needed the tools.”
BronxWorks, they’re like the foundation behind my success.”
-Todd G.
Throughout this year, we are inspired by the many stories of resilience and hope we witness every single day. Your support truly impacts BronxWorks program participants as they face various hardships, especially as the Bronx continues to recover from the socioeconomic effects of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
The BronxWorks Building Better Futures Fund will help Bronx residents like Todd access stable housing and other important benefits. Donate today!
Hi! We’re the BronxWorks Leadership Council, and we are excited to bring you the BronxWorks 2021 Holiday Gift Drive.
We are looking for donations of new gifts for middle-school age students. Gift ideas include:
Amazon and Target gift cards of any denomination
fiction and non-fiction books appropriate for 11-15-year-olds
board games
trading cards
sports equipment like footballs, basketballs, and soccer balls
winter clothes like gloves, hats, scarves, and socks
You can also shop on our Amazon Smile Wishlist! If you buy items off this list, they can be shipped directly to BronxWorks offices where we will distribute them to our participants.
Items can be shipped to:
BronxWorks
ATTN: Development
60 E. Tremont Ave.
Bronx, NY 10453
We also will be accepting in-person donations at:
The BronxWorks Administrative Office
60 E. Tremont Ave
Bronx, NY 10453, Monday – Friday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Your generosity will surely make a difference and brighten the holidays for Bronx children!
Hi! We’re the BronxWorks Leadership Council, and we are excited to bring you the BronxWorks 2021 Holiday Gift Drive.
We are looking for donations of new gifts for middle-school age students. Gift ideas include:
Amazon and Target gift cards of any denomination
fiction and non-fiction books appropriate for 11-15-year-olds
board games
trading cards
sports equipment like footballs, basketballs, and soccer balls
winter clothes like gloves, hats, scarves, and socks
You can also shop on our Amazon Smile Wishlist! If you buy items off this list, they can be shipped directly to BronxWorks offices where we will distribute them to our participants.
Items can be shipped to:
BronxWorks
ATTN: Development
60 E. Tremont Ave.
Bronx, NY 10453
We also will be accepting in-person donations at:
The BronxWorks Administrative Office
60 E. Tremont Ave
Bronx, NY 10453, Monday – Friday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
