BRONX CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HOSTS
ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY & TOY DRIVE
The Bronx Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Holiday Party & Toy Drive on Thursday,
December 5. Toys from this year’s toy drive were donated to YoungLife, an organization
which helps teen moms during pregnancy and beyond.
Bronx Chamber of Commerce president Lisa Sorin (front row - c), Senator Alessandra Biaggi,
Bronx Times editor John Collazzi, Joe Kelleher, John Bonizio and others at the Christmas
event. Photo courtesy of Bronx Chamber of Commerce
Bronx Chamber of Commerce president Lisa Sorin with John Bonizio, Bronx Times publisher
Laura Guerriero (l) and other attendees at the Christmas event.
Photo courtesy of Bronx Chamber of Commerce
Bronx Chamber of Commerce president Lisa Sorin with attendees at the Christmas event.
Photo courtesy of Bronx Chamber of Commerce
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‘HOMEBUYER WORKSHOP’ HELD FOR HOMEOWNERS
On Friday, December 6, a ‘Homebuyer Workshop’ was held for individuals who were interested
in learning about buying their own home, building credit, loans and more real estatebased
topics.
Jesus Vidal leads the Homebuyers Workshop. Photo by Jewel Webber
MELROSE SENIOR CENTER THANKSGIVING
Melrose Senior Center, located at 372 E. 152nd Street, celebrated their annual Thanksgiving
Dinner last month.
Melrose Senior Center residents during the Thanksgiving dinner. Photo by Edwin Soto
SALAMANCA VISITS BELLA VISTA HEALTH CENTER
To wrap up his 2019 Holiday Turkey Giveaway, Councilman Rafael Salamanca made a surprise
visit to Urban Health Plan’s Bella Vista Health Center in Hunts Point to hand out turkeys to
patients and employees.
Councilman Salamanca handed out turkeys at Bella Vista Health Center.
Photo courtesy of Councilman Rafael Salamanca’s offi ce