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Sparrow and Arms plans block party, park cleanups and weekly tabling across The Bronx
Summary
Sparrow and Arms announced an Aug. 29 block party on Walton Avenue, monthly park cleanups and weekly tabling events to register residents for services and promote community engagement.
Sparrow announced several upcoming community actions intended to increase outreach and enrollment in services. She said Sparrow and Arms will host a block party on Walton Avenue (announced as Aug. 29), run monthly park cleanups and maintain weekly tabling across different Bronx locations to make services more accessible.
The group described the activities as part of a continuing community-engagement strategy to keep residents informed of local supports and to recruit volunteers and partners. Sparrow invited residents to visit the organization's website, www.sparrowandarmsinc.org, and follow its social channels to sign up for events and volunteer opportunities.
Organizers said they intend the events to pair celebration with service delivery, offering referrals on-site to partners including legal services, job-readiness programs and health resources. The announcement included an invitation to families to come to the community hub when it launches.
