Mayor Adams to Deliver Additional $3 Million in Cash Assistance to Bronx Fire

March 16, 2022

BronxWorks Chosen to Disburse Remaining Funds, Provide Case Management Services

NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams and the Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City (Mayor’s Fund) today announced that an additional $3 million in cash assistance will be made available to assist over 150 households impacted by the Twin Parks fire in the Bronx on January 9. Trusted community partner BronxWorks has been chosen to distribute the $3 million in cash assistance and will receive an additional $500,000 in funding to provide services and longer-term support over the next 12 months to those affected. This work will supplement and build on the case management services and support BronxWorks has already been providing to residents for the last two months. Since the fire, the Mayor’s Fund has raised a total of $4.4 million between monetary and in-kind donations, approximately $937,000 of which has been spent so far on cash assistance, food, burial services, and more.

“New York City made a vow to help the more than 150 families who suffered through the unspeakable tragedy at Twin Parks, and we are continuing to deliver on that promise day after day,” said Mayor Adams. “These families will soon see an additional $3 million begin to roll into their pockets to help them with food, housing, household items, or anything else they lost. But we are in this for the long haul, since picking up the pieces will not come easy, so we’ve chosen BronxWorks to cut the bureaucratic red tape and provide those affected with wraparound services over the next 12 months to help get families back up on their feet. I want to thank Bronx Borough President Gibson and the numerous other elected officials, community groups, and individuals for helping to raise a total of $4.4 million so far and providing their invaluable support and commitment to the families affected.”

“Immediately following the horrific five-alarm fire at Twin Parks on January 9th, New Yorkers stepped up to help their neighbors,” said Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson. “Our office has been working together, in partnership, with our colleagues in government and many community groups to provide needed services to the impacted families. Today’s announcement of the rollout of an additional $3 million in direct cash assistance to our families is an important step of progress that recognizes the ongoing needs of our displaced families. BronxWorks has once again stepped up to provide both short-term and long-term assistance and counseling for our families in need. I want to thank Mayor Eric Adams and his administration for their commitment. I want to recognize Hot 97, WBLS, Fat Joe, Remy Ma, A-Boogie, Cardi B, TT Torrez, and our hip-hop community for their efforts and using their voices to support our Bronx residents. As the borough president, I am so grateful and overwhelmed by the numerous acts and expressions of love and support for Twin Parks residents and families. We have a lot of work ahead and will continue to support the long-term needs of our residents and families. Thank you to everyone for helping our neighbors in need during this tragedy.”

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