BronxWorks

Francis Palazzolo is an Activity Coordinator and the Artist-in-Residence at BronxWorks. As the Artist-in-Residence at BronxWorks since 2016, Francis Palazzolo develops and facilitates activities with adults living in BronxWorks shelters and supportive housing locations. In addition, he curates exhibitions, leads community projects, and mentors emerging artists in the South Bronx. Francis grew up in New Jersey and received his Master of Arts degree at NYU’s Gallatin School of Independent Study in 2000, double majoring in Fine Art and Philosophy. In his time as a working artist, Francis founded several New York City-based art studios and galleries for adults confronting social marginalization. He connected with BronxWorks in the mid-2000s as part of a small art workshop grant at our Living Room Drop-In Center, and he kept coming back every year. "At BronxWorks, my aim was, and still is, to extend the ways in which I build solidarity and community." Through his work with New York’s unhoused population, he has seen his and his mentees’ artwork shown at the Biennale de Paris, the New York Historical Society Museum, the New Museum, Deitch Projects, and the Boricua College Art Gallery in the Bronx. During Italian-American Heritage Month, Francis reflects on his family’s journey to the U.S. in the late 1800s and early 1900s, with his grandfather boarding a ship bound for NYC as a stowaway. “Both sets of great grandparents are a great source of inspiration,” he says. “Their hard work and dedication provided a great foundation and model for success.” Outside of art, Francis is a former "adrenaline junkie", but he now enjoys going to the beach and doing nothing with his best friend and partner. Learn more about Francis’s most recent project with BronxWorks artists, “Culture of Belonging”, at https://lnkd.in/eb6xxfvs

We are proud to announce BronxWorks CEO Eileen Torres was featured in LEADERS Magazine’s most recent issue, discussing how we are “Cultivating A Better Future For The Bronx” and what she’s learned in her nearly 30 years with the organization. Read her full profile at https://bit.ly/3U1wmfF #HispanicHeritageMonth

EARLY BIRD PRICING EXTENDED THROUGH OCTOBER 14! Join us in continuing the fight against food insecurity in the Bronx by supporting the BronxWorks 5K! Join us Saturday, October 19 for the BronxWorks 5K Monster Mash Hunger Dash fun run/walk. All funds raised will directly support BronxWorks programs providing access to healthy food and nutrition education to the Bronx community. Learn more on how to buy tickets and fundraise at https://bronxworks.org/5k.

We are so happy to welcome Christopher Francis as our Chief of Staff and Strategy!

https://lnkd.in/e9GcX6Jw Thank you to Lynda Lopez and 1010 WINS for highlighting BronxWorks and our CEO, Eileen Torres, during #HispanicHeritageMonth. We are incredibly proud to serve our Hispanic neighbors, and we are honored to be led by Eileen, a strong Latina who is making a lasting impact on the Bronx. It means so much to us to celebrate the contributions of the Hispanic community, and we are proud to share the stories of notable history makers like Actor John Leguizamo and NASA Astronaut Joe Acaba.

Thank you to the New York Botanical Garden for providing tickets to BronxWorks staff and families for a preview of the gorgeous exhibit celebrating The Nightmare Before Christmas! Families had a wonderful time taking in the spooky sights and sounds! We always appreciate our partnership with the Botanical Garden.

Join us in continuing the fight against food insecurity in the Bronx by supporting the BronxWorks 5K! Join us Saturday, October 19 for the BronxWorks 5K Monster Mash Hunger Dash fun run/walk. All funds raised will directly support BronxWorks programs providing access to healthy food and nutrition education to the Bronx community. Learn more on how to buy tickets and fundraise at https://bronxworks.org/5k.

Come to the BronxWorks College Fair Thursday, October 10, 1pm-4pm at BronxWorks, 1130 Grand Concourse. The fair will provide prospective college students the opportunity to meet and speak with representatives from different public and private colleges and universities. College advisors will also be on site to address any questions you have about applying to college. The first 30 students who attend will also be entered into a raffle for a gift card, and all attendees can win other prizes. This is a wonderful opportunity if you are looking to take the next step in furthering your education. For more information, email Program Coordinator Angela Rodriguez at [email protected] or call (929) 581-2728.

Thanks to our partners at Robin Hood and Capital One, children enrolled in BronxWorks after-school programs received backpacks stuffed with school supplies! Our students are so thankful and ecstatic to receive these new items and feel more prepared for a successful school year ahead. These generous donations and our strong partnerships truly make a difference in the lives of our Bronx neighbors!

During #HispanicHeritageMonth, we celebrate individuals like Lynda Lopez, pictured with BronxWorks CEO Eileen Torres, who have made significant contributions to our community. As an award-winning journalist and advocate, Lynda has continuously highlighted important stories that shape our world. She is not only a friend to BronxWorks but also a source of inspiration for many in the Bronx. We thank Lynda for her unwavering support and dedication to representing and uplifting Hispanic voices. Your legacy is a beacon of empowerment!