THE BRONX COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
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Safety and Security Program for Bodegas
IN Q1 OF 2024, THE FOUNDATION LAUNCHED A SAFETY AND SECURITY PROGRAM FUNDING THE INSTALLATION OF SECURITY EQUIPMENT IN SMALL BUSINESS GROCERY SHOPS, CALLED BODEGA'S, IN THE BRONX. SECURITY EQUIPMENT WERE INSTALLED IN OVER 100 BODEGAS, IMPROVING SAFETY AND DETERRENCE OF CRIMINAL ACTIVITIES. POSITIVE FEEDBACK FROM BODEGA OWNERS REGARDING THE ENHANCED SAFETY FEATURES. THE FOUNDATION PARTNERED WITH NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AS WELL AS SECURITY PROVIDER TO STREAMLINE VENDOR AND BODEGA SELECTION, AND ENSURE ACCOUNTABLE OPERATIONS AND INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT. $317,025 WAS DISTRIBUTED IN THE FIRST TWO PHASES. WE EXPECT TO HAVE ADDITIONAL PHASES IN THE FUTURE.IN Q2 AND Q3 OF 2024, THE FOUNDATION LAUNCHED A COMMUNITY-DRIVEN, PARTICIPATORY GRANTS PROCESS FOCUSED ON SUPPORTING ASSYLUM SEEKERS IN THE BRONX. THE FOCUS WAS TO ADDRESS CRITICAL NEEDS FACED BY ASYLUM SEEKERS IN THE BRONX BY SUPPORTING GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE HOUSING, ADVOCACY, LEGAL SERVICES, JOB TRAINING, AND WRAPAROUND SUPPORT. $200,000 WAS DISTRIBUTED TO 10 ORGANIZATIONS.IN SPRING 2024, BXCF LAUNCHED A PROCESS TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS WITH FUNDING FROM THE ICHIGO FOUNDATION. THE PURPOSE WAS TO ACHIEVE SUPPORT FOR OPERATIONS AND ONGOING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. BXCF GRANTED $755,000 TO 8 ORGANIZATIONS.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$2.1M
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