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
The BronxWorks Workforce Development Department is excited to announce the new BronxWorks Work Readiness Training Program.
The Work Readiness Training Program aims to support adults ages 18-64 who are:
unemployed (actively seeking work but not yet employed)
under-employed (working part-time or intermittently but seeking full-time employment)
not currently in the workforce but seeking to enter or re-enter the workforce
The goal of the program is to teach participants the workplace skills that employers value to ensure long-term workplace success. Through comprehensive training and coaching, the program aims to:
ensure participants master essential professional workplace skills like work ethic, communication, teamwork, problem solving, leadership, interpersonal skills, and more
support participants in securing full-time or part-time employment after the program
provide job retention support
Participants will also receive incentives as they reach each program milestone.
If you have any questions, please contact Betsamy Hernandez, Outreach Specialist, at behernandez@bronxworks.org or 929.819.8049.
*Please note: You must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. to participate in this program.*
The BronxWorks Workforce Development Department is excited to announce the new BronxWorks Work Readiness Training Program.
The Work Readiness Training Program aims to support adults ages 18-64 who are:
unemployed (actively seeking work but not yet employed)
under-employed (working part-time or intermittently but seeking full-time employment)
not currently in the workforce but seeking to enter or re-enter the workforce
The goal of the program is to teach participants the workplace skills that employers value to ensure long-term workplace success. Through comprehensive training and coaching, the program aims to:
ensure participants master essential professional workplace skills like work ethic, communication, teamwork, problem solving, leadership, interpersonal skills, and more
support participants in securing full-time or part-time employment after the program
provide job retention support
Participants will also receive incentives as they reach each program milestone.
If you have any questions, please contact Betsamy Hernandez, Outreach Specialist, at behernandez@bronxworks.org or 929.819.8049.
*Please note: You must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. to participate in this program.*
BronxWorks Children & Youth Programs provide after-school and summer learning for Bronx middle school and high school students. Our programs will once again host a Prom & Graduation Clothing Drive to support students who may not have access to suits or dresses and accessories for these momentous events!
Please donate new or lightly used dresses, suits, ties, and accessories!
All clothing items must be cleaned and in dry cleaning bags or we will not be able to accept them.
We especially need smaller sizes for middle school graduations.
We are not accepting shoe donations.
We also are accepting donations of new & unused cosmetics and personal care items.
Donation Drop-Off is available weekdays Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm, at two locations:
BronxWorks Children & Youth Programs provide after-school and summer learning for Bronx middle school and high school students. Our programs will once again host a Prom & Graduation Clothing Drive to support students who may not have access to suits or dresses and accessories for these momentous events!
Please donate new or lightly used dresses, suits, ties, and accessories!
All clothing items must be cleaned and in dry cleaning bags or we will not be able to accept them.
We especially need smaller sizes for middle school graduations.
We are not accepting shoe donations.
We also are accepting donations of new & unused cosmetics and personal care items.
Donation Drop-Off is available weekdays Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm, at two locations:
Bronx First launches with Metro Industrial Areas Foundation, identifies plan for 25,000 affordable homes; BronxWorks CEO Eileen Torres a featured speaker
BronxWorks is once again a proud charity partner of the TCS New York City Marathon!!
The 2026 TCS NYC Marathon is Sunday, November 1. #TeamBronxWorks runners commit to raising $3,000 by Friday, October 30 to support BronxWorks programs for low-income Bronx children and youth, including after-school programs, academic tutoring, and college prep, among others. Runners must also raise at least $750 by Friday, August 14 to confirm their spot.
When you run for BronxWorks, you get:
Guaranteed entry to the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon
A fundraising page on the GiveSmart fundraising platform
Virtual Meet & Greet with BronxWorks staff
Invitation to tour BronxWorks facilities
Thank you to everyone who reached out to inquire about running with BronxWorks! At this time, all of our spots have filled. If you would like to be added to our waitlist, email BronxWorks Digital and Content Manager Aaron Cipollina at acipollina@bronxworks.org.
Congratulations to #TeamBronxWorks and all who participated in the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon!!
Our four runners for #TeamBronxWorks in the 2025 Marathon raised over $12,000! These funds supported vital programming for BronxWorks children & youth.
BronxWorks is once again a proud charity partner of the TCS New York City Marathon!!
The 2026 TCS NYC Marathon is Sunday, November 1. #TeamBronxWorks runners commit to raising $3,000 by Friday, October 30 to support BronxWorks programs for low-income Bronx children and youth, including after-school programs, academic tutoring, and college prep, among others. Runners must also raise at least $750 by Friday, August 14 to confirm their spot.
When you run for BronxWorks, you get:
Guaranteed entry to the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon
A fundraising page on the GiveSmart fundraising platform
Virtual Meet & Greet with BronxWorks staff
Invitation to tour BronxWorks facilities
Thank you to everyone who reached out to inquire about running with BronxWorks! At this time, all of our spots have filled. If you would like to be added to our waitlist, email BronxWorks Digital and Content Manager Aaron Cipollina at acipollina@bronxworks.org.
Congratulations to #TeamBronxWorks and all who participated in the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon!!
Our four runners for #TeamBronxWorks in the 2025 Marathon raised over $12,000! These funds supported vital programming for BronxWorks children & youth.
Mayor Mamdani, NYC DCWP and NYC Health + Hospitals Promote Free Tax Preparation Services for New Yorkers; BronxWorks mentioned as community-based partner
