By: Robbie Sequeira Long before the pandemic, the Bronx had its share of mental health challenges and lacked sufficient resources to address those hurdles. Prior to COVID-19— which health experts told the Bronx Times ushered in long overdue conversations about Read More …
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WHEDco and The New Marijuana Landscape for Kids and Teens
With legalization of marijuana, easier access and more open usage among adults, the cannabis landscape has also shifted dramatically for children and teens. Davon Russell, President of the Bronx-based Community Development Organization WHEDco, talks marijuana perception and access for young people, Read More …
How One South Bronx Organization Moved From Affordable Housing to Job Creation
By Sasha Jones – Reporter, New York Business Journal Economic development is created through much intersectionality, with public and private organizations partnering to support businesses. The Women’s Housing and Economic Development Corp. (WHEDco) in New York City is one such Read More …
Mayor Adams, Union Leaders Rally For Working People’s Agenda, Including Expanded Earned Income Tax Credit And Child Tax Credit
NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams today was joined by labor leaders, other elected officials, and working New Yorkers to rally state lawmakers to double down on their support for the Child Tax Credit and a further Read More …
More Cannabis Means More Kids Using Cannabis
The excitement surrounding New York’s new cannabis industry is at a fever pitch. The first licensed dispensaries are finally opening. For the first time ever, adults aged 21 and older can legally purchase cannabis in New York for recreational use. Read More …
Mission BX: WHEDco: Building a Greater Bronx
WHEDco is an organization that features affordable housing, including Bronx Commons, and arts and culture programming through the Bronx Music Heritage Center.
News 12 Takes a Look at New After-School Class Focused on Educating Kids About Cannabis
A new after-school program aims to educate kids about cannabis and its impacts, and those behind the program say it’s needed now that the legal marijuana market is up and running in New York City. At P.S./I.S. 218 Rafael Hernandez Read More …
City Watch With Davon Russell
On the January 29, 2023 episode of City Watch on WBAI 99.5 FM, Host Jeff Simmons focused on how the legalization of recreational use of marijuana has impacted youth with Chalkbeat New York Reporter Michael Elsen-Rooney and WHEDco President Davon Read More …
Educating Kids About the Dangers of Drugs
FOX 5 covers WHEDco’s JAM marijuana lesson, which teaches kids about the harm marijuana causes to developing brains, and helps kids make informed decisions.
Bronx Students Practice Mindfulness
By Mrinalini Nayak and Yi Liu / January 2, 2023 Adriel Cruz, 12, sat in a busy classroom one afternoon with a metal bowl in his hand, eyes closed, listening intently to the striking of the bowl and aligning his Read More …