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The BronxWorks October 2025 Newsletter

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Bronx mother says $700 was stolen from her EBT card; BronxWorks provides tips on avoiding having SNAP benefits stolen

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Two BronxWorks Staff Recognized by Governor Kathy Hochul

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Barbara Miliano, LCSW, Program Director, The Brook Supportive Housing at BronxWorks (left); and Noel Concepcion, LMSW, Vice President of Adult Homeless Services at BronxWorks

Congratulations to two BronxWorks staff! Barbara Miliano, Program Director of The Brook Supportive Housing, and Noel Concepcion, Vice President of Adult Homeless Services, were honored at Governor Kathy Hochul’s Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration!

Barbara and Noel speaking with Governor Kathy Hochul and receiving their awards.

Barbara and Noel were recognized alongside other mental health professionals providing bilingual services in communities in New York. Both of them have dedicated their careers to the most vulnerable members of our community; Barbara has served as Program Director of The Brook since 2015, and Noel is about to celebrate 30 years of working in the BronxWorks Adult Homeless Services Department. We are so proud they are a part of the BronxWorks team!

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BronxWorks Artist-In-Residence Francis Palazzolo Honored by Bronx Borough President

BronxWorks Artist-In-Residence Francis Palazzolo stands with Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson. They are holding a citation award.
BronxWorks Artist-in-Residence Francis Palazzolo (left) and Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson (right)

Congratulations to Francis Palazzolo, BronxWorks Activity Coordinator and Artist-in-Residence, for his recognition at Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson’s Italian-American Heritage Month event!

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The event featured music, food, and special recognition for Italian-Americans having a lasting impact on the borough. Francis was honored for his “artistry, compassion, and unwavering dedication to the Bronx community”.

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Francis (second from right) stands with other honorees at the Bronx Borough President’s Celebration of Italian Heritage event. (Photo Courtesy Office of the Bronx Borough President)

At BronxWorks, Francis works directly with the unhoused population living in BronxWorks shelters on artistic activities, including organizing art shows and other showcase opportunities.

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Francis (right) works with a BronxWorks participant on an art project.

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Governor Hochul Honors Bilingual Mental Health Workers During the Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration; Two BronxWorks Staff Among Those Honored

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The BronxWorks 5K Monster Mash Hunger Dash

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The BronxWorks September 2025 Newsletter

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BronxWorks Seniors Advocate for a More Walkable Neighborhood Following Series of Community Workshops

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Bronx Farmers’ Markets to Visit This Fall; BronxWorks Farm Stands Mentioned

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BronxWorks CEO Eileen Torres named to the City & State NY 2025 Latino Trailblazers List

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