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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

Domestic Violence Law Unit

The BronxWorks Domestic Violence Unit provides free legal services to survivors of domestic violence residing in New York State, focusing on issues directly resulting from domestic violence.

Contact Us.

Hector Lopez Ballesteros, Staff Attorney
hlopezballesteros@bronxworks.org

Services include:

  • Legal support for physical, emotional, sexual, economic, or psychological abuse.
  • Assistance with orders of protection, immigration relief (U Visas, T Visas, and VAWA applications), and referrals to support services.

The unit emphasizes empowering survivors, ensuring their safety, and helping them regain control over their lives through holistic and compassionate legal advocacy.