The Serrano Report, Vol. VIII, #18

On Capitol Hill

Serrano Meets with World Vision Students

On Thursday, Congressman Serrano met with a group of students from the Bronx who were in Washington for the 2011 World Vision Youth Empowerment Project Summit. The students talked to Serrano about issues facing youth in the Bronx and about possible solutions. Serrano said that he looked forward to working with them to address these issues and finding more ways to improve life for youth in the Bronx.

Serrano with World Vision students

In the Bronx

Serranos Participate in Bronx Pride

Last Saturday, Congressman Serrano and State Senator Serrano joined the Bronx Pride celebration in Crotona Park. The yearly celebration is organized by the Bronx Community Pride Center, which in addition to being a center for the LGBT community in the Bronx, also provides much needed support to and services for LGBT youth in the borough. The celebration this year was bolstered by the recent passage of marriage equality in New York State, which finally allows all couples to be married.

Congressman Serrano and State Senator Serrano at the Bronx Pride celebration in Crotona Park

Serranos Attend River Park Towers Family Day

Also last Saturday, Congressman Serrano and State Senator Serrano attended the River Park Towers Family Day held in the Roberto Clemente State Park. The annual celebration brings together friends and neighbors of the River Park Towers to enjoy the summer weather with the Morris Heights Community.

Serranos at River Park Towers Family Day

Jeter Homers for 3,000th, Serrano/Goodman Serve Cake

Last Saturday was also an important day for Derek Jeter as he became the 28th player in Major League history, and first Yankee, to reach 3,000 hits. He did so with a third-inning home run off Rays pitcher David Price in a game the Yankees won 5-4. In celebration of the milestone Congressman Serrano joined Cary Goodman of the 161st Business Improvement District to hand out slices of cake to fans outside of Yankee Stadium.

Goodman with Serrano serving the cake

Grant

Housing Grant to Improve Access for People with Limited English

The Department of Housing and Urban Development recently announced the availability of funding to help ensure access to housing services for people with limited English proficiency. The grants are designed to help local populations of foreign language speakers access public housing, lead paint removal service, and to ensure equal opportunity in housing. Non-profit organizations are encouraged to apply.

For more information on this opportunity, please visit HUD's website.

For information on other federal grants, please visit grants.gov.