BronxWorks is one of the premier homeless services agencies in New York City.
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BronxWorks homeless outreach teams connect people experiencing street homelessness to appropriate resources and services while working toward placement in permanent or long-term transitional housing.
The Living Room Drop-in Center, Safe Havens and Jerome Avenue Men’s Shelter provide beds and social services to adults who are experiencing homelessness.
BronxWorks operates family residences in the Bronx that can house a total of 360 homeless families at a time.
Homeless Services FAQs
Call 311, especially if they are behaving erratically. Within one hour, someone will arrive at the site to talk to the homeless individual and access the situation.
Do not give money to panhandlers as it enables them to stay out on the street. If someone is serious about helping the homeless, they should donate money or volunteer at a homeless services organization like BronxWorks.
Unfortunately, no. Families who have no place to go must apply for shelter at the New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS)’ Prevention Assistance and Temporary Housing intake center and undergo an evaluation process. DHS decides where people are placed.