2023: Bronx Voted Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club Best Not For Profit!
Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club
1930 Randall Ave
(718) 893-8600 – kipsbay.org/lucile-palmaro
Dedicated to nurturing the potential of young minds, Kips Bay goes beyond traditional boundaries, utilizing state-of-the-art facilities, a dynamic team of motivated staff, and nationally renowned programs. The Lucile Palmaro Clubhouse, an emblem since its inception in 1969, radiates the Club’s commitment to growth and development. Teaming up with the Frederic R. Coudert Sports Complex, it offers unique amenities, including an Olympic-sized swimming pool, air-conditioned performing arts hall, air-supported dome over cushioned turf, and the Bronx’s sole ice skating rink. With inclusivity at its core, Kips Bay ensures these exceptional facilities are accessible to all Club members, fostering positive contributors to society. Join the movement—choose Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club for a brighter, empowered future.
2022: The Bronx Voted Start Lighthouse, Inc. Best Not For Profit!
Start Lighthouse, Inc.
105 West 29th Street
(708) 261-4043 – startlighthouse.org
If you are reading this, you are already aware of the incredible importance of reading and literacy! Thirteen percent of the global population cannot read, but Start Lighthouse, a Bronx-based nonprofit, is making strides in reducing that gap. Through the creation of literacy hubs, the literary adventures program, and a culture of activism, Start Lighthouse is providing an absolutely incredible resource for the Bronx community and their impact on the literacy of young readers cannot be understated!