Gun Hill Houses

The Human Resources Administration and Department of Social Services is a part of The City of New York. The department provides social services to help individuals and families in reaching self-sufficiency. It serves more than 3 million residents through temporary cash assistance, public health insurance, food stamp, and home and child care solutions. In addition, the Human Resources Administration and Department of Social Services assists in adult protective, domestic violence and child support enforcement. The department provides various training and job programs to help people gain employment. It administers the Begin Employment, Gain Independence Now (BEGIN) program, which focuses on improving basic skills and English proficiency. The department includes a family independence administration that coordinates food stamp program and job center operations.

Morris Houses is named for Gouverneur Morris (1725-1816), a U.S. Senator. He has been a leading figure at the Continental Congress. Morris Houses consists of 17 buildings, 16 & 20-stories tall with 1,885 apartments. Completed August 31, 1965, 17.81-acres.

Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club is a non-profit organization located in the Bronx, NY, dedicated to providing a wide range of programs and services to children and youth in the community. With multiple clubhouses and school-based sites, they offer sports, recreation, education, career development, character and leadership building, health and wellness, and arts programs to empower and inspire young individuals. Through their various initiatives, such as the KB Scholars Program, they aim to support and guide children towards a brighter future. With a strong focus on community engagement, Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club relies on the generosity of donors and sponsors to continue making a positive impact on the lives of the youth they serve.Generated from the website