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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

Emergency Needs for the Homeless Program

The Emergency Needs for the Homeless Program helps single individuals and families with children under the age of 18 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and in need of emergency services. The program provides assistance with rent arrears, eviction notices, and utility termination.

In order to qualify, individuals or families must:

  • Reside in The Bronx
  • Be the leaseholder
  • Fall within 200% of the poverty guidelines
  • Have U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residency

Families eligible for crisis intervention services may be faced with calamities but are not in court. Families eligible for eviction prevention services are at risk of eviction and have accrued rent arrears.