In partnership with the Third Avenue Business Improvement District, NY Department of Transport, and Rockwell Group’s DineOut NYC, we constructed outdoor spaces for dining, revitalizing the operations of local eateries. Photo courtesy of Kamila Harris Photography Continue reading…
Outdoor dining has helped the restaurant industry stay afloat during the pandemic. Before the holiday season, it is necessary for retail stores to implement Coronavirus-safe outdoor spaces that accommodate the increasing influx of shoppers ahead. Photo courtesy of Eve Kessler Continue reading…
COVID-19 has had some of the harshest effects ever seen on the Bronx as a result of decades of systemic failures and injustices, which is why it is imperative the community receives the urgent support it needs. Photo courtesy of Adi Talwar Continue reading…
Eating establishments have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. Restaurants like Beatstro, Ceetay, and Hudson Smokehouse will benefit from our efforts to create elaborate outdoor eating spaces. Photo courtesy of Hillary Swift of The New York Times Continue reading…
Sonyi Lopez, host of OPEN BXRx, talked to Derrick Lewis on how the Bronx Community Relief Effort provided aid to the Bronx during the coronavirus pandemic.
In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, student access to technology for virtual learning is more important than ever. The Bronx Community Relief Effort invested in laptops, hotspots, and virtual internships for students in NYC who lacked this critical need in order to help them continue their education remotely. Continue reading…
Our nation’s three-fold crisis — health, economic, and racial — overlap in The Bronx. Now more than ever, it is critical to invest in our communities to address the systemic issues they face that have been highlighted by the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading…
The Bronx Community Relief Effort launched a new webpage, “Help for the Bronx,” which focuses on providing clear and easy access to resources for the Bronx community. The webpage can be found in English, Spanish, Haitian Creole, and Arabic and contains information on services for food, shelter, health care, work, and financial assistance. Continue reading…
We have launched a comprehensive website to provide fast, clear, multilingual access to resources for 1.4 million Bronx residents fighting through the COVID-19 Crisis. Continue reading the press release… Visit HelpForTheBronx.org
In an effort to combat the lack of internet connectivity and supply students with computers they need for remote learning, The Bronx Community Foundation collaborated to provide laptops and wifi hotspots for students in The Bronx. Continue reading…
The Bronx Community Relief Effort raised over $10 million to provide aid to the Bronx during the coronavirus crisis through programs for small businesses, free meals, and students.
The Bronx Community Relief Effort launched its plans for a $10 million fundraiser to aid the Bronx community during the coronavirus pandemic. The funds will go to various efforts supporting small businesses, food and housing stability, and technology access. Photo courtesy of Assemblywoman Nathalia Fernandez’s Office Continue reading…
In an effort to combat the lack of internet connectivity and supply students with computers they need for remote learning, The Bronx Community Foundation collaborated to provide laptops and wifi hotspots for students in The Bronx. Continue reading…
The Bronx Community Relief Effort, Relief Access Program for the Bronx, and World Central Kitchen Bring Large-Scale Food Distribution Program to the Bronx Continue reading…
The Bronx Community Relief Effort is pleased to announce the addition of Shaun Donovan and Julissa Reynoso as Co-Chairs with a special focus on our Housing Stability, and Equity & Justice areas of need, respectively. Continue reading…
