Edgewater Park Social-Welfare

Simpson Street Development Association Inc. (SISDA) is a long-standing non-profit community-based organization that has been serving the South Bronx Hunts Point area and surrounding communities for over 52 years. Founded in 1964, SISDA is dedicated to providing essential family support, education, employment, and referral services to children, adolescents, and families in need. With a mission to make a positive impact on families one at a time, SISDA offers a range of programs and services, including the Summer Youth Employment Program, Work Learn and Grow Program, workforce development initiatives, and access to resources such as ID NYC and the Selective Service System. Committed to adapting to the challenges posed by COVID-19, SISDA follows CDC guidelines and encourages social distancing and reduced crowding to ensure the safety of staff, clients, and the community.Generated from the website

El Rio, a part of the Osborne Association, provides rehabilitation programs and substance abuse treatment to parole violators and felony defendants involved with the criminal justice system as an alternative to incarceration. It accepts referrals from judges, prosecutors, probation and parole officers and community-based organizations. The programs offered by the center include acupuncture and art therapies, educational presentations on chemical dependency and the criminal justice system, vocational counseling and drug treatment programs. It also offers a variety of services, including nutritional support, herbal medicine, individual assessments and counseling, therapeutic support programs and recreational therapies. The additional services offered by the center include urine testing, HIV screenings, evaluations and referrals for ancillary services and health counseling. El Rio is located in Bronx, N.Y.