The People's Money (2023-2024)

Decide how to spend part of the city budget!

Phase 4 of 4

Project Implementation 07/01/2024 - 06/30/2025

Bronx Holiday Committee

In-person Workshop Idea

13/12/2023 04:52

In which borough should your idea take place?: Bronx
Do you have a specific neighborhood(s) in mind?: Fordham, Riverdale, Woodlawn, Soundview, Highbridge, Tremont, Mott Haven, Hunts Point, Concourse
Which audience(s) does your idea help? Select as many as apply.: Youth

Parents

Older adults
Describe the challenge you want to address:: Some cultures, specifically Africans and other minorities that lack a large presence feel left out of city celebrations. They feel like elected officials just don't know enough about the various cultures in the borough.
Describe your idea and approach to address the challenge:: A celebration planning committee that works in tandem with the Bronx Borough President's Office to push inclusivity in the variety of holidays that the Bronx celebrates. For example: Eid, Christmas, Easter, Hannukah, Diwali, Chinese New Year, etc.
Write the zipcode that best represents your New York City community:: 10456