Today is #MandelaDay, celebrating Nelson Mandela’s legacy on his birthday. Mandela was a fearless activist, a champion for human rights and a compassionate leader, dismantling the horrific system of apartheid in his country of South Africa.

BronxWorks summer camp students kicked off their “Passport to Adventure” by creating “personal puzzles” that highlight who they are and what they enjoy. The activity helps children connect, celebrate their individuality, and learn more about one another. #BronxWorks #SummerCamp

Congratulations to Diane Semper, our longest-tenured employee, on her retirement from BronxWorks! For 41 years, Diane has worked with Bronx children, most notably as a beloved teacher at our Early Childhood Learning Center. She will be deeply missed, and we wish Diane well!

Looking for your next career opportunity? Join the JobsNYC Bronx Hiring Hall on July 28, hosted by @NYCMayorsOffice, @NYCWorkforce1, and BronxWorks Workforce Development. RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1992768687789?aff=oddtdtcreator Can't make it? Call 718.993.8880. #BronxJobs #HiringHall

The BronxWorks Farm Stand is open! 1130 Grand Concourse, 10am–2pm, fresh, local produce at affordable prices + live cooking demos. Cash, SNAP, FMNP & Health Bucks accepted. Learn more: https://bronxworks.org/farm-stands/

🚧 PARDON OUR APPEARANCE! 🚧 You may have noticed some changes underway at the BronxWorks Carolyn McLaughlin Community Center. While these capital improvements are in progress, the main entrance at 1130 Grand Concourse is temporarily closed. (1/2)

College students! BronxWorks will host our next Handshake virtual recruitment event today, Thursday, July 16 at 10am. Learn about our mission, programs, current vacancies & more! Sign up for the event on the @joinHandshake.bsky.social app or visit joinhandshake.com and search for BronxWorks.

The BronxWorks Mott Haven Farm Stand is open! Come to Padre Plaza Garden, 541 E 139th St, 9am-12pm, for fresh, local produce at affordable prices! We also offer live cooking demos, and we accept cash, SNAP Benefits, FMNP Checks, Health Bucks, and more. https://bronxworks.org/farm-stands/

Summer is here! The BronxWorks indoor pool at 1130 Grand Concourse is open for swim lessons for children & adults. Swim classes are perfect for beginners or refining skills! In partnership with @physiqueswimming. Learn more: https://bronxworks.org/aquatics/

The 2026 TCS New York City Marathon is Sunday, November 1! Support #TeamBronxWorks as they raise money for BronxWorks Children & Youth Programs. Meet our runners and donate today at https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/runbronxworks#TeamBronxWorks #TCSNYCMarathon

Bronx Health Link and the Office of the Bronx Borough President will host a free menstrual product giveaway on Wednesday, July 15, 11am-1pm while supplies last. Stop by the Bronx Borough Hall Rotunda for free menstrual products and additional community resources. No registration needed!

#DisabilityPrideMonth #Monday Motivation Daniel Radcliffe is a British actor best known for portraying Harry Potter. He has been open about living with dyspraxia, a condition that affects motor skills and coordination. Acting played an important role in building his confidence.

Looking for a fun activity this summer? The @New York Botanical Garden is offering complimentary tickets for Bronx residents! Advance tickets are required for admission. Visit https://www.nybg.org/community-access-discount-programs/ to learn more about this program and request tickets.

It’s never too early to support Bronx students! Consider purchasing school supplies for those in need via our Emergency Needs list at https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1T1UH30P96YYI?ref_=wl_share

July 10 is National #ChronicDiseaseAwarenessDay. BronxWorks offers programs to help individuals manage their chronic illnesses. Learn more at https://bronxworks.org/chronic-illness-and-health-care-management/

College students! BronxWorks will host our next Handshake virtual recruitment event today, Thursday, July 16 at 10am. Learn about our mission, programs, current vacancies & more! Sign up for the event on the @joinhandshake.bsky.social app or visit joinhandshake.com and search for BronxWorks.

The BronxWorks Farm Stand opens today! 🌿 1130 Grand Concourse, 10am–2pm, fresh, local produce at affordable prices. Live cooking demos + cash, SNAP, FMNP & Health Bucks accepted. Learn more: https://bronxworks.org/farm-stands/

Bronx Health Link and the Office of the Bronx Borough President will host a free menstrual product giveaway on Wednesday, July 15, 11am-1pm while supplies last. Stop by the Bronx Borough Hall Rotunda for free menstrual products and additional community resources. No registration needed!

The BronxWorks Mott Haven Farm Stand opens today! Come to Padre Plaza Garden, 541 E 139th St, 9am-1pm, for fresh, local produce at affordable prices! We also offer live cooking demos, and we accept cash, SNAP Benefits, FMNP Checks, Health Bucks, and more. https://bronxworks.org/farm-stands/

Our thoughts and hearts continue to be with all affected by the devastation in Venezuela as recovery efforts continue. If you would like to assist with helping the people of Venezuela rebuild, the Associated Press recommends a number of organizations. More: https://bit.ly/3Rnb1z5

The 2026 TCS New York City Marathon is Sunday, November 1! Support #TeamBronxWorks as they raise money for BronxWorks Children & Youth Programs. Meet our runners and donate today at https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/runbronxworks#TeamBronxWorks #TCSNYCMarathon

This month, raise awareness of 988, the national suicide lifeline launched in 2022. Call, text, or chat at 988Lifeline.org for support. #988Lifeline

#MondayMotivation #BIPOCMentalHealthAwarenessMonth Halle Berry is the first African American woman to win the Academy Award for Best Actress. She has spoken openly about how her battles with mental health, looking to destigmatize mental health issues in BIPOC communities.

It’s never too early to support Bronx students! Consider purchasing school supplies for those in need via our Emergency Needs list at https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1T1UH30P96YYI?ref_=wl_share

It's Pet Hydration Awareness Month! As the summer heat kicks in, remember to stay hydrated, but make sure to keep your furry friends hydrated. Make sure your pets have plenty of fresh water and stay cool during these hot days. A hydrated pet is a happy and healthy pet. #PetHydrationAwareness

Happy Independence Day from #BronxWorks! Celebrate safely today! #IndependenceDay #4thOfJuly

Bronx Health Link and the Office of the Bronx Borough President will host a free menstrual product giveaway on Wednesday, July 15, 11am-1pm while supplies last. Stop by the Bronx Borough Hall Rotunda for free menstrual products and additional community resources. No registration needed!

All BronxWorks locations, with the exception of 24-hour facilities, are closed today, Friday, July 3, in observance of July 4. Happy 4th of July!

Thu. July 9 11am join the Bronx Borough President at Bronx Borough Hall to celebrate Disability Pride Month, celebrating the ADA. Held in partnership with the Bronx Disability Advisory Council and Disability Unite. RSVP at tinyurl.com/bronxdisabilitypride2026

College students! BronxWorks will host our next Handshake virtual recruitment event today, Thursday, July 16 at 10am. Learn about our mission, programs, current vacancies & more! Sign up for the event on the @joinHandshake.bsky.social app or visit joinhandshake.com and search for BronxWorks.

Get ready! The BronxWorks Farm Stands start back up soon! Stop by either of our weekly farm stands throughout the summer and fall for fresh, local produce at affordable prices! We also offer live cooking demos. Learn more at https://bronxworks.org/our-services/health-wellness/farm-stands/

Congratulations to our Early Childhood Learning Center students stepping up to Kindergarten in the fall! It is always a joy to celebrate our youngest participants. For more pictures from our ECLC graduations, view our Facebook album: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1456752839816245&type=3

An Extreme Heat Warning has been issued July 1-4. Signs of heat stroke? Seek medical help immediately. Need cooling assistance or see someone in need? Call 311 or visit: https://finder.nyc.gov/coolingcenters/ More heat safety tips: https://nyc.gov/beattheheat

Now enrolling at BronxWorks Bronx Point Early Childhood Learning Center! 🎉 Full‑day care for children ages 2–5 with early literacy, social‑emotional learning & meals. Mon–Fri, 8AM–6PM. To apply, contact us at 646.393.4047.

We are heartbroken by the devastation caused by the earthquakes in Venezuela. BronxWorks sends our deepest sympathies to those who have lost loved ones and to everyone whose lives have been affected. Our thoughts remain with the people and communities working to recover from this tragedy.

Pascal Jean Louis is a Housing Specialist with the BronxWorks Homeless Outreach Team. Learn more about him and what else is going on at BronxWorks in our June 2026 Newsletter: https://conta.cc/44bhAYj

BronxWorks was proud to join our partners yesterday at the groundbreaking of River Commons. The project will deliver 328 affordable and supportive housing units, expanded healthcare services, community space, and on-site services from BronxWorks to help residents thrive. #RiverCommons #BronxWorks

Summer is here! The BronxWorks indoor pool at 1130 Grand Concourse)is open for swim lessons for children & adults. Swim classes are perfect for beginners or refining skills and taught in partnership with Physique Swimming. Learn more: https://bronxworks.org/aquatics/.

🚨 NYC is under an Extreme Heat Warning on July 1. Stay cool, drink water, avoid strenuous activity, and keep children & pets indoors. Need help or a cooling center? Call 311 or visit: https://finder.nyc.gov/coolingcenters/ More tips: https://nyc.gov/beattheheat

The 2026 TCS New York City Marathon is Sunday, November 1! Support #TeamBronxWorks as they raise money for BronxWorks Children & Youth Programs. Meet our runners and donate today at https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/runbronxworks#TeamBronxWorks #TCSNYCMarathon

The latest #BronxWorks newsletter is out! This month, we're highlighting the dedicated work of the BronxWorks Homeless Outreach Team! Go to https://conta.cc/44bhAYj#BronxWorksto find out what has been happening at #BronxWorks.

June is #Pride Month! Dr. Sara Josephine Baker, the first director of NY’s Bureau of Child Hygiene and first woman to earn a Ph.D in Public Health, focused her work on reducing infant mortality in NY. She and her partner Ida Wylie lived together until Dr. Baker’s death in 1945.

BronxWorks Positive Living partnered with @Walgreens for #HIVTestingDay, offering free, confidential HIV & Hep C testing (20 mins or less) at Walgreens on Jerome Ave. Staff also shared info on PrEP & treatment. #NHTD #GreaterThanHIV #GreaterThanSTDs

College students! BronxWorks will host our next Handshake virtual recruitment event today, Thursday, July 16 at 10am. Learn about our mission, programs, current vacancies & more! Sign up for the event on the @joinhandshake.bsky.social app or visit joinhandshake.com and search for BronxWorks.

#PrimeDay ends today! While you’re shopping those last-minute deals, consider making an in-kind donation to BronxWorks! Our families need school supplies, pet food, winter clothing, and more. Purchase items off our wishlist at https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2O4LD1TLS2FBV?ref_=wl_share#PrimeDay

The last BronxWorks Summer Friday at St. Mary’s Park is tomorrow, Friday, June 26! Join our Community Health programs for fun, family-friendly activities like games, sports, raffles, health workshops, and more! For more info, contact Merilyn Arikkat at [email protected].

#PrimeDay deals today? Support Bronx families by purchasing school supplies, pet food, and summer essentials through the BronxWorks Leadership Council's Prime Day Wishlist. Shop directly from our Wishlist at https://ow.ly/rpsv50ZheEU and learn more about BronxWorks at our homepage.

Get ready! The BronxWorks weekly Farm Stands start soon! Stop by either of our farm stands on Wednesdays starting July 8 or Thursday starting July 9 for fresh, local produce at affordable prices! We also offer live cooking demos. Learn more at https://bronxworks.org/farm-stands/

#WellnessWednesday June is #PTSDAwareness Month. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is a mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. Learn more at https://ow.ly/Jr7f50Zcs4Q

The BronxWorks NYCBenefits program at 1477 Townsend Ave is here to provide no-cost assistance to the Bronx community applying for multiple New York City and state benefit programs. To find out more contact us at 646.761.7474.