The Bronx Community Foundation

Meet our new ED, LaToya Williams-Belfort (@lwbelfort), in her latest video message. She shares her Bronx roots, vision for BxCF, and hopes for our community. A leader with $100M+ in philanthropic impact, she’s ready for this next chapter. Explore more at Exchange.TheBronx.org.

Introducing The BxCF Exchange, our new digital community designed to connect, collaborate, and elevate Bronx voices and change-makers. A space built #ByUsForUs. Join the conversation and help build a stronger Bronx: Exchange.TheBronx.org

The Bronx Community Foundation (BxCF) is thrilled to welcome LaToya Williams-Belfort as our new Executive Director! Bronx-raised, she’s mobilized $100M+ for social impact and brings a bold, equity-centered vision to strengthen communities across The Bronx. exchange.thebronx.org

As Pride Month ends, we celebrate Bronx Pride’s history and spirit! Since 2011, Bronx Pride has united our LGBTQ community with parades, performances, and advocacy. Let’s keep supporting and celebrating diversity every day. #Pride2024 #BronxPride #EqualityForAll #BronxFoundation

This month, in partnership with @CMSalamancaJr we distributed 100 new Dell laptops to Bronx students at Renaissance Youth Center. These devices will help students in engineering and robotics classes bridge the digital divide and pursue their educational goals.

🌟 Happy Juneteenth! 🌟 Today, we commemorate the end of slavery in the United States and celebrate freedom, resilience, and the incredible contributions of the Black community. Juneteenth is a powerful reminder of the ongoing fight for equality and justice.

Congratulations to @MeishaPorter for being featured on City & State NY's The Bronx Power 100 list! We are incredibly proud to celebrate Dr. Porter's remarkable leadership and unwavering commitment to education and community empowerment.

A heartfelt TY to everyone who joined us at our inaugural Gala and Asset Awards! Your presence made our sold-out gala truly memorable! Special TY to Sunny Hostin, our host, and our honorees: Leon Cooperman, Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright, Caridad De La Luz, and D-Nice

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 We're honoring Bronx legend Derrick “D-Nice” Jones with our first Cultural Icon Award at the Gala and Asset Awards! 🎉 #DNice #GalaAndAssetAwards

🍎✨ Happy Teacher Appreciation! ✨🍎 Today, we celebrate the incredible educators who inspire us daily. Your dedication, patience, and creativity shape future generations and make a world of difference. Thank you for everything you do! 🙏 #TeacherAppreciation #ThankATeacher

We're thrilled to reveal that First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright will be honored with the very first Proximate Leader Award at The Bronx Community Foundation's inaugural Gala & Asset Awards! Learn more at thebronx.org/2024-gala or via our LinkTree.

We're thrilled to give Leon "Lee" Cooperman our first-ever Transformative Philanthropist Award at our Gala & Asset Awards on 06/05! From BX roots 2 Wall Street success, Lee, alongside his wife Toby, is all about lifting others up and sharing the dream. ow.ly/SAks50RaJMc

🌟 Save the Date: The Bronx Community Foundation's Inaugural Gala & Asset Awards! 🌟 🗓️ When: Wednesday, June 5, 2024 📍 Where: Bally’s Links at Ferry Point Get ready for an extraordinary evening of celebration, inspiration, and impact, hosted by none other than Sunny Hostin!

🌟 Happy International Women's Day! Today, we celebrate the incredible strength, resilience, and achievements of women around the globe. Let's honor the trailblazers, change-makers, and everyday heroes who inspire us. #IWD2024 #BreakTheBias #WomenEmpowerment

What do you love about your community? Communities help shape who we become and deserve our attention, care, and investment. We invite your students & you to reflect on how you want to contribute to the betterment of your community. @meishaporter @bronxfoundation #LiberatEDSEL

Join us for #BreakingBreadWithLiberatED ft. Dr. @MeishaPorter, inaugural president & CEO of @BronxFoundation and former NYCDOE chancellor. Tune in on Dr. @DenaSimmons’ IG Live on 3/12 @ 7PM EST as they discuss ways to uplift & give back to the school communities that raised us.

Looking forward to this convo with my sis @DenaSimmons it’s always a vibe!!!

My idea for a stronger and more equitable Bronx in @nycfuture and @bronxfoundation’s new report is [fill in idea here]. Check out all 50 ideas here: nycfuture.org/50IdeasBronx. See illustration below our design covering Cross Bronx Expressway. (Before left after right)

In a report by the @nycfuture and @BronxFoundation, #Bronx community leaders share their ideas on building a stronger and more equitable Bronx. You can check out all 50 ideas here including one from Judy Secon, Deputy Executive Director of NYCP: nycfuture.org/50IdeasBronx

A new report by @nycfuture and @bronxfoundation offers concrete policy ideas from 50 exceptional Bronxites for building a stronger and more equitable Bronx. Check out my idea here: nycfuture.org/50IdeasBronx #CapTheCrossBronx @lovingthebronx