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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

Intergenerational Programming

BronxWorks joins United Neighborhood Houses and our partners in changing what it means to age by bridging the gap between generations. Intergenerational programming creates a comfortable environment where participants can gain familiarity and challenge their preconceived notions, revealing the common concerns, passions, and interests between neighbors of all ages.

Together, youth and older adults take part in program planning and organizing to create organic, bi-directional relationships with each other. Program participants take the lead on facilitating and contributing to programming, targeting and enhancing their knowledge and talents to share with others, bridging the gap between generations. Participants engage in fun activities, health & cooking classes, technology workshops, and more.

Interested in learning more? Contact us today!

Watch this video to see how our youth and older adult populations are coming together to learn from each other!

 

The BronxWorks logo is in the upper-left corner. A cartoon of two older adults dancing is on the left. In the center are five handprints in brown, black, yellow, blue, and cyan. A cartoon on the right of four teenagers or young children. The word "GenStrong" in big letters. The bottom text reads "Building stronger communities across generations", with "stronger" and "generations" in yellow.