(Bronx, NY) - Today, State Senator Gustavo Rivera was honored to present a check for $250,000 to Bronx House to keep the doors open for the afterschool program next school year.

Senator Rivera and Assemblymember John Zaccaro Jr. joined Bronx House staff, children and families from this great program to celebrate the end of the school year and the $500,000 secured to ensure families can access high quality after school in their own neighborhood. Senator Rivera gave brief remarks about the importance of securing funding for organizations that support our borough’s youth and that do exemplary work in his district. 

“I’m incredibly proud of the half a million dollars that Assemblymember Zaccaro Jr. and I secured for Bronx House’s after school program," said State Senator Gustavo Rivera. “With the cost of childcare continuing to rise, this substantial funding will keep this vital program running, which in turn, will ensure that countless parents in our community and their children continue to enjoy the resources and services offered by this program. I want to thank Executive Director Howie Martin for his advocacy and partnership in this process. I am committed to helping organizations such as Bronx House that offer essential services to our neighbors.”

Bronx House’s after school program "aims to help improve children’s academic performance, as well as promote healthy lifestyles, social skills, literacy skills, and service to the community.” This funding will undoubtedly have a positive impact on the Bronx House community, especially our children.