BronxConnect UYAI

Did you know that it costs $247k annually to keep someone at Rikers, but only $11k for BronxConnect to support them? As a $1 million Communities Thrive Challenge grantee, we can provide even more care for our youth and help them build brighter futures. communitiesthrivechallenge.o….

The Bronx has always had a story to tell. That story is told through her people. Here’s to a Bronx where everyone has room to breathe and the opportunity to thrive. 📸 joon0u

Education does more than open doors to employment. It helps people rediscover their strengths, build confidence, and see new possibilities for their future.

Youth justice starts with listening to young people. At our #YJAM gathering youth speakers and elected officials came together to share their vision for a more just system. Thank you to everyone who made space for these conversations, especially our youth leaders.

Closing Rikers is about more than closing a jail. It's about creating a system that serves people and supports rehabilitation. New York has an opportunity to turn this moment into meaningful change.

Just another day in the Bronx, heading to the next stop. TGIF BronxConnect Family! 📸 captiv8_ny

Accountability matters. So does understanding what young people need to make better choices. Emerging adults (19-25) are still developing the skills to manage emotions and think through long-term consequences. With the right support, they can build a different future.

No need to go far to appreciate the Bronx. Sometimes it’s a tree changing colors on your block that makes you stop and take it all in. 📸 breathelivelove22

What we spend on incarceration affects what’s available for communities. #Closingrikers is not just about closing a prison, it's about investing in housing, education, jobs, and youth programs.

#YJAM brought our community together to celebrate youth voices & build momentum around youth justice. We’re grateful to every youth speaker, advocate, family and organization who joined us. Special thanks to AM Andrew Hevesi and AM Latrice Walker championing #right2remainsilent

An estimated 1 million incarcerated people experience food insecurity. That’s twice the rate of the general population. Reliable access to food matters for everyone.

Bronx traditions have a way of bringing generations together. From parents who grew up here to kids making their own memories, these neighborhood moments are part of what makes the BX special. 📸 mgyoungphotography

Rikers Island has caused harm to countless people and families. Closing it is an opportunity to build something better, with more investments in restorative supports. Join us in making this a reality.

Our young people deserve resources where they can play, connect, and just be kids. That’s what strong communities are all about. 📸 welcome2thebronx

What does real community safety look like? Our very own Cecilia Teuber shares how resources currently spent on Rikers could support the services and people that help communities thrive. Listen to her perspective on investing in safety beyond jail walls. 🎥 freedomagendany

The Bronx is more than a place on a map. Our neighborhoods are full of people, stories, and places that make this home. 📸 breathelivelove22

Bronx, come through! 🙌 YJAM is back TODAY, October 22! Join BronxConnect and community organizations at Marcus Garvey Park for an afternoon of food, games, giveaways, and resources for the whole community. 📍 Marcus Garvey Park 📅 Thursday, October 22 ⏰ 3 PM to 7 PM

Next stop: whatever comes next. Every young person deserves the support, opportunities, and people in their corner to help them get there. 📸 denn_ice

If we’re serious about community safety, we have to talk about where our resources go. What would happen if more of that investment went toward mental health care, social workers, and community-based support? Watch our team member share her vision. 📷 freedomagendany

Only smiles when our RTG team show up, connect with neighbors, and build the relationships that make violence prevention possible. 📸 unifiedblackcaucus

You can’t recruit your way out of every problem. Years of staffing shortages across carceral facilities raise a bigger question about the scale of incarceration itself. Public safety requires us to look at the whole system.