LIFT

LIFT-The Bronx is proud to welcome Rachel Lee as its newest Site Coordinator.  Lee is a recent graduate of Grove City College where she earned a B.A. in Sociology.

We were thrilled to be able to share our work in the New York community with those present at last night's event and celebrate what our clients and volunteers have achieved. Even more thrilling was the feeling of support from those in the room about what is still possible in the year ahead and beyond for LIFT.

There is a reason to celebrate, even in challenging times. As we seek to strengthen our impact, we invite you to join LIFT to learn more about our work and celebrate what we have achieved in New York City, as well as what is still possible.

Fordham University’s Dorothy Day Center for Service & Justice honored seniors, including LIFT volunteers Carmela Dormani, Maryann Rosa, and Mariel DeLaCruz, who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to service & social justice during their time at Fordham. Seniors were recognized for their dedication to promoting service and justice within the Fordham and Bronx communities.

LIFT is thrilled to introduce Betty Gilmore as the newest addition to the LIFT team, where she will serve as the Program Director for LIFT-The Bronx.

As Program Director, Betty will oversee operations at the LIFT-The Bronx site, developing a vibrant team of staff members and local university student volunteers, as well as supervising daily client service.  She will also manage relationships with LIFT-The Bronx's community partners and university partners.

LIFT-The Bronx hosted its 3rd annual Client Appreciation Event on November 22 to recognize and honor the hugely important role clients play in making the LIFT-The Bronx office a productive, responsive, and fun environment. Guests, including volunteers, staff, clients, alumni, family, friends, and supporters, heard from clients and volunteers about their appreciation for LIFT. Clients were also able to pick up food baskets for the Thanksgiving holiday

View all pictures from the event here

Robin Hood, New York City’s premiere foundation dedicated to combating poverty in the city, has brought LIFT into its portfolio of grant recipients.

LIFT will receive a one-year, $100,000 grant as part of Robin Hood’s “Jobs and Economic Security” focus area to fund its program and operation in New York. LIFT-The Bronx will serve as a Single Stop center to provide free confidential benefits and financial counseling to neighborhood residents.