A new public art installation that addresses the community’s need for safer, more vibrant, and more welcoming public spaces; increased outreach and small business support to local merchants at risk of displacement in the South Bronx; continued professional development opportunities Read More …
On Saturday, July 27, 2019, WHEDco and its Bronx Music Heritage Center celebrated Bronx Music at Melrose, a FREE, full-day event featuring live performances by Bronx musicians, arts & crafts, games for the whole family, free food & refreshments, and Read More …
WHEDco unveils public installation bringing music, solar-powered lights, seating, and community art to underutilized South Bronx space On Friday, June 14, 2019, WHEDco unveiled a colorful new public installation bringing Bronx music, solar-powered lights, seating, and community art to an Read More …
Crotona Park East/Morrisania and Wakefield/Edenwald Neighborhoods WHEDco recently conducted community studies in two Bronx neighborhoods: Crotona Park East, home to our Intervale Green affordable housing development, and Wakefield/Edenwald, a northern Bronx neighborhood. These Community Needs Assessments help us develop a Read More …
On Saturday, May 11, 2019, WHEDco and Crotona Park East community members gathered to clean up Southern Boulevard, from Westchester Ave to E 175th Street, collecting a total of 15 large trash bags. The Southern Boulevard Clean-Up was organized in Read More …
Nueva Bronx: 21st Century Families It was all about Bronx families on September 29, 2018, when community members gathered at Railroad Park in Melrose to celebrate the culmination of an arts residency project with photographer David Flores that aimed to Read More …
On Friday, July 13, 2018 WHEDco held its annual Bronx Music @ Melrose on East 161st Street between Melrose & Elton Aves. This FREE outdoor street festival provided fun for the whole family, while connecting community members with local resources Read More …
Part of the Weekend Walks Program Join WHEDco’s Bronx Fall Fest on Friday, October 6th from 2-6pm, part of the NYC Department of Transportation Weekend Walks Program. The Weekend Walks program is a summer streets initiative that connects community members Read More …
Calling all community engagement and service organizations that serve the Crotona Park East and Melrose neighborhoods in the South Bronx! Join WHEDco during our two upcoming outdoor summer street events, part of the NYC Department of Transportation Weekend Walks Program. Read More …