BronxWorks is one of the premier homeless services agencies in New York City.
Explore our housing services:
Our Homeless Outreach Team is a mobile unit that works with homeless individuals on the streets 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We help street homeless people get appropriate services and move to safer environments.
The Living Room Drop-in Center, Safe Havens and Jerome Avenue Men’s Shelter provide beds and social services to adults who are experiencing homelessness.
BronxWorks operates three family residences in the Bronx that house a total of 276 families.
Homeless Services FAQs
Call 311, especially if they are behaving erratically. Within one hour, someone will arrive at the site to talk to the homeless individual and access the situation.
Do not give money to panhandlers as it enables them to stay out on the street. If someone is serious about helping the homeless, they should donate money or volunteer at a homeless services organization like BronxWorks.
Unfortunately, no. Families who have no place to go must apply for shelter at the New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS)’ Prevention Assistance and Temporary Housing intake center and undergo an evaluation process. DHS decides where people are placed.