The Women’s Housing and Economic Development Corporation (WHEDco) unveiled over 40 stainless steel, brass and rose gold recognition plaques on the façade of the Bronx Music Hall on Thursday, June 6, acknowledging individuals and organizations who have played meaningful roles in the Read More …
New York City education officials are weighing a plan to give students from Manhattan admissions priority at several of the borough’s most competitive high schools, according to four people familiar with the plan. The list and number of schools that Read More …
New York City’s child care centers say it’s increasingly difficult to hire and retain workers because they make thousands of dollars less than their counterparts employed by the city’s public schools, who often work fewer hours. The disparities are so Read More …
A South Bronx Charter middle school is helping and supporting their students who want to go to art specialized high schools. Faculty at the South Bronx Early College Academy noticed many of their students were interested in the arts. They Read More …
Congratulations to our President, Davon Russell, on being named a 2024 Nonprofit Trailblazer. The list, presented by City & State and New York Nonprofit Media, recognizes visionary leaders in the nonprofit sector who play an integral role in American society, Read More …
Several Bronx students were among those recently awarded scholarships from the nonprofit Garden of Dreams Foundation, which works with MSG Sports, MSG Entertainment and Sphere Entertainment to build community and support youth and families experiencing hardship. Of the 13 students Read More …
To celebrate National Childcare Provider Appreciation Day, WHEDco held a special event at the Andrew Freeman Home to honor 150 local childcare providers who receive training and other support from WHEDco’s Home-Based Childcare program. The event celebrated Bronx Borough President Read More …
En el condado del Bronx, una joven educadora de tan solo 18 años se destaca como líder local por informar y empoderar sobre temas de educación sexual a estudiantes de secundaria transicionando entre la preadolescencia a la adolescencia. Esta dedicada Read More …
WHEDco is honored to be a part of the fourth cohort of the Citi Foundation’s Community Progress Makers initiative! This unrestricted grant support will help us unlock access to resources for Bronx residents, including sustainable and affordable homes, high-quality early Read More …