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Public Resources
Public Resources
Department of Youth & Community Development Programs
Comprehensive Afterschool System of NYC (COMPASS)
The Comprehensive Afterschool System of NYC (COMPASS) Program is comprised of over 890 programs serving young people enrolled in grades K-12. Through its network of providers, COMPASS offers high quality programs that have a strong balance of academics, recreation, enrichment, and cultural activities to support and strengthen the overall development of youth. COMPASS aims to help young people build skills to support their academic achievement, raise their confidence and cultivate their leadership skills through service learning and other civic engagement opportunities.
For more information, visit the COMPASS Website.
Workforce Connect
The New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) is the City's lead agency for youth employment programs. DYCD is committed to expanding opportunities for New York City's young people. Our employment programs help youth between the ages of 14 and 24 gain work experience and further their education.
For more information, visit the Workforce Connect Website.
Beacon
Beacons are school-based community centers serving children age six and older, and adults. There are currently 92 Beacons located throughout the five boroughs of New York City operating in the afternoons and evenings, on weekends, and during school holidays and vacation periods, including the summer.
For more information, visit the Beacon Website.
Food Pantries
For Food Pantry services, times, and locations, please visit this link.
Libraries
Castle Hill Library
Temporarily Closed due to Renovations
947 Castle Hill Avenue
Bronx, NY 10473
718-824-3838
For more information, visit: https://www.nypl.org/locations/castle-hill.
Clason Point Library
1215 Morrison Avenue
Bronx, NY 10472
718-842-1235
For more information, visit: https://www.nypl.org/locations/clasons-point.
Parkchester Library
1985 Westchester Avenue
Bronx, NY 10462
718-829-7830
For more information, visit: https://www.nypl.org/locations/parkchester.
Soundview Library
660 Soundview Avenue
Bronx, NY 10473
718-589-0880
For more information, visit: https://www.nypl.org/locations/soundview.
Department of Aging
Connect with services and participate in activities with the Department for the Aging. Using the finders below, you can locate the closest provider near you, or see what programs you want to participate in, either online or in-person. Visit https://www.nyc.gov/site/dfta/index.page.
Senior Centers in our District
- Casa Boricua Senior Citizens Center
- Parkchester Enhancement Program for Seniors
- Castle Hill Senior Center
- Soundview Senior Housing Hf Dc
- James Monroe Senior Ctr
- Mechler Hall Senior Center
- Bronx River Senior Center
- Glebe Senior Center
- Soundview Senior Center
- R.A.I.N One Stop
- Bronx Works Soundview
- Shopp Soundview Social Club
- R.A.I.N Parkchester Older Adult Center
- R.A.I.N. Mechler Hall
- Bronx River Older Adults Center
Voting Information
Register to Vote
You can register to vote online, in-person, or by mail. Visit https://vote.nyc/page/register-vote for more information.
For Poll Workers
As an Election Day worker, you are a vital link between the Board of Elections and the voting public we serve. Your courteousness, attentiveness, and commitment during the long day at the polls are critical to the success of conducting the election. Visit https://vote.nyc/page/poll-workers for more information.
Upcoming Election
To view what is on your ballot, visit https://www.vote.org/ballot-information/.
To view your poll site, visit https://vote.nyc/page/find-your-poll-site.