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Feb 12, 2024

Making Our Voices Heard!

Teens head to state capital to advocate for more after-school fundsBy: Heather Fordham and Adolfo Ca

Feb 12, 2024

NYS Senator R Jackson Honors KHCC

Kingsbridge Heights Community Center recently had the immense honor of being named a recipient of th

Feb 12, 2024

KHCC Received Love Local Honoree Award

Apple Bank and St. John's University proudly recognized KHCC with the Love Local Award. This memorable event occurred at the iconic Madison Square Garden during a basketball game, bringing together sports and community spirit.

Sep 29, 2023

Kingsbridge Heights Community Center Responds to Unforeseen Suspension of Federal Grant for Early Head Start Program

Bronx, New York: On Thursday, September 28, 2023, Kingsbridge Heights Community Center was notified by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), and Office of Head Start (OHS) that the federal grant that supports Early Head Start daycare providers and provides daycare subsidies for 121 needy families was suspended without notice effective immediately starting Thursday, September 28th, 2023, 5:00 PM ET.

May 12, 2023

The Future is Ours - A Fundraiser for KHCC

Kingsbridge Heights Community Center Honors Council Member Pierina Sanchez and Apple Bank Chief Retail Bank Officer James Matera at Annual Gala on May 3, 2023. The annual gala celebrated 49 years of transforming the lives of families in the Northwest Bronx.

Feb 06, 2023

Raye Barbieri Named as Chief Executive Officer of Kingsbridge Heights Community Center

(Bronx, New York) - The Kingsbridge Heights Community Center (KHCC), a fifty year old settlement house serving over six thousand Bronx residents, announced today that Raye Barbieri has been named Chief Executive Officer. Ms. Barbieri has more than twenty five years of experience working with nonprofits and New York City government. She succeeds Margaret Della, who is stepping down as the organization’s head in March, after successfully leading Kingsbridge Heights Community Center since 2016. Barbieri will assume this leadership position on March 13, 2023.

Jan 13, 2023

Thank you for donating to KHCC's Winter Drive!

Each year for the past 25 years, Kingsbridge Heights Community Center has held our Winter Drive to collect donations for our program participants. Our focus has varied over the years based on what our community needs. This year, we focused our efforts on collecting toys for all our program participants as well as providing $25 Target gift cards to as many families as possible. The gift cards could be used for holiday gifts, food, diapers, household products and other necessities.

Dec 22, 2022

KINGSBRIDGE HEIGHTS COMMUNITY CENTER HOSTS THE BRONX READS: LITERACY DAY

On Wednesday, December 21st, Kingsbridge Heights Community Center (KHCC) hosted The Bronx Reads: Literacy Day - An event aimed at fostering a love of reading & scholastic excellence among children. The event provided a special space for children, tweens, teens as well as caregivers to come together and explore their love of reading during the holiday season.

Nov 18, 2022

PIX 11 highlights Kingsbridge Heights Community Center

KINGSBRIDGE HEIGHTS, the Bronx (PIX11) – With the holiday season upon us, a Bronx nonprofit is working hard to ease the burden so many families face when dealing with economic hardships and food insecurity. The 10,000-square-foot building along Kingsbridge Terrace in the Bronx used to be a police precinct. But for the last 50 years, it’s been home to Kingsbridge Heights Community Center (KHCC), a safe haven where the Bronx community can socialize, learn and grow.

Nov 04, 2022

HOPE, LOVE, & SUPPORT - A DVAM EVENT

On November 3, 2022, Kingsbridge Heights Community Center (KHCC) hosted, the Annual Domestic Violence Awareness Event: Hope, Love, & Support - an evening of activities, games, and enjoyment to build community with those affected by DV. The event ran from 6 pm to 8 pm, allowing community members, KHCC’s participants, and their families to join in supporting one another and fortifying relationships.

Oct 28, 2022

KHCC's Annual Harvest Fest - 2022!

On October 27, 2022, Kingsbridge Heights Community Center (KHCC) hosted, the 10th Annual Harvest Fest - an evening of Fall and Halloween-themed activities, games, and enjoyment. The event ran from 3 pm to 6 pm, providing an opportunity for all KHCC participants and their families to come together to have a good time.

Oct 27, 2022

Keep KHCC in the Community!

KHCC has provided cradle-to-career services for nearly 50 years. Now KHCC needs our help. Major repairs ($4million!) are needed to the building, which is owned by the NYC Parks Department. If this work is not completed soon, KHCC and its much-needed services will be forced to leave Kingsbridge.

Oct 14, 2022

Dreaming with DMC: Youth (Re)Visions for the Future

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 14, 2022Contact: Margaret Dellacommunications@khcc-nyc.org K

Sep 20, 2022

Kingsbridge Heights Community Center Awarded $500,000 by NY Community Trust for a New Initiative

Kingsbridge Heights Community Center (KHCC) and Lehman College, along with seven other settlement houses, welcome the “Future of Social Work: The Settlement House Network and Multilingual Communities” initiative. The New York Community Trust awarded the program $500,000 over two years to engage a team of multilingual MSW level interns in expanding the range of new or unique mental health supports offered to participants in their home language within our collection of United Neighborhood House (UNH) member agencies.

Jun 16, 2022

9TH ANNUAL NEIGHBORHOOD FEST

On June 17, 2022, Kingsbridge Heights Community Center (KHCC) will be hosting an event; the 9th Annual Neighborhood Fest - an evening of activities, games, and fun. The event, scheduled for 3 pm to 6 pm provides an opportunity for everyone in the neighborhood to come together and have a good time.

Feb 08, 2022

Bronx Hot Sauce is BACK at KHCC! #heatthathelps

Back in Stock! Kingsbridge Heights Community Center (KHCC) is a proud partner of Small Axe Pepp

Sep 30, 2021

KINGSBRIDGE HEIGHTS COMMUNITY CENTER HOSTS TOGETHER, WE ARE NEW YORK - ART LIVES

On October 2, 2021, Kingsbridge Heights Community Center (KHCC) will be hosting an event; Together We Are New York - Art Lives, a community-based celebration of artistic works

Jul 12, 2021

Book A Tour of KHCC's Bee Hives!

Join Flynn the beekeeper for a special tour of KHCC's bee hives.

May 05, 2021

BECOME A KHCC HERO: Sponsor Our 2021 Spring Event

Become a 2021 event sponsor to support our work with youth in The Bronx.

Apr 14, 2021

URGENTE MEMO: VACUNAS COVID-19

Estar vacunado no solo lo protege a usted y a su familia, sino que también ayuda a proteger a toda la comunidad de KHCC.

Mar 26, 2021

Statement on Atlanta Attack and AAPI Community

KHCC supports the entire Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community and is committed to combating violence against any member of our community.

Jan 12, 2021

Buy Bronx Hot Sauce at KHCC | #Heatthathelps

Purchase Bronx Hot Sauce at KHCC and support KHCC's community garden.

Jan 11, 2021

KHCC Statement on U.S. Capitol Breach

Following the events of January 6, KHCC released a statement condemning attack on U.S. Capitol.

Dec 30, 2020

2021 New Year Message from Our Executive Director

2020 revealed how long and how tough circumstances have been for our community in that security and planning for the future disappeared in the blink of an eye.

Dec 09, 2020

Keeping KHCC's Community Safe During the Holiday Season

KHCC's guidelines for staying safe during the holidays.

Nov 09, 2020

Join Our 2020 Peer-to-Peer Campaign

Supporter KHCC by hosting a peer-to-peer fundraising campaign!

Sep 29, 2020

Fundraise for KHCC on Facebook

Launch a birthday campaign or mark a life moment with a fundraiser to support our work in the Bronx.

Sep 11, 2020

Kingsbridge Heights Community Center Hosts Virtual Garden Tour On September 15, 2020

On September 15, 2020, Kingsbridge Heights Community Center (KHCC) will be hosting its first online fundraiser: a Virtual Garden Tour.

Sep 09, 2020

Buy Honey From KHCC's Bronx Bees!

Purchase a jar of our Bronx honey to support KHCC's programs during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Sep 01, 2020

KHCC's Safe Reopening Plan

In light of the Covid-19 pandemic, KHCC has developed a plan to ensure the safety of agency staff, participants, and families.

Jul 13, 2020

New York Times Features KHCC Food Pantry

Our food pantry was featured in a story highlighting work to meet growing hunger during the pandemic.

Jun 08, 2020

Mission BX: Kingsbridge Heights Community Center

Last week, Mission BX host Eileen Newman interviewed our Executive Director, Margaret Della, and Cha

Jun 05, 2020

Invest in Human Services, Not Over-policing Our Communities

171 organizations signed on to let City Council know investment in human services is better than over-policing.

May 29, 2020

A Statement on Racial Injustice and KHCC Community from Our Executive Director

Why police brutality and racial injustice matter to KHCC and the community we serve.

Mar 16, 2020

KHCC Emergency Services for Families

During COVID-19 pandemic KHCC will not be open to the general public until March 31st. We will update this space with additional information when it becomes available.

Jan 01, 2020

A Special 2020 Message from Our Executive Director

Our Exectutive Director, Margaret Della, reflects on 2019 and shares thoughts on the new year.

Sep 27, 2019

Press Release: Kingsbridge Heights Community Center Hosts She Builds 2019

The event, in partnership with Rebuilding Together, involved more than 100 volunteers from across NYC.

May 14, 2019

Celebrating KHCC at 45 [VIDEO]

In the video, we reflect on the impact of KHCC over 45 years of service in the Bronx.

May 03, 2019

Our Executive Director, Margaret Della, discusses Empowerment 45 Luncheon on BronxNet's OPEN

Margaret Della talks about KHCC's 45th Anniversary on BronxNet's OPEN