History
Emergency Rights was founded by Awilda Cordero, a lifetime activist and community leader in the South Bronx. In 1999, after years of witnessing her neighbors in the South Bronx endure hardships without knowing where to turn for help, Ms. Cordero established Emergency Rights, a non-profit organization dedicated to educating the community about the resources available to them. Today, Emergency Rights partners with private and public service agencies to provide personal support, in English and Spanish, to the diverse residents of the South Bronx. From household fires and domestic violence to crime and disaster emergencies, Emergency Rights is available to help.
Specialties
Emergency Rights acts as an agent to inform residents of the many private and government resources available to them. Emergency Rights also helps people overcome the hurdles, fears and misinformation about these public services. These resources allow residents to resolve burdensome situations and make their lives more manageable. Staff and volunteers have helped resolve critical issues such as aiding fire victims, helping people who suffer from lead poising obtain medical care, and advocating for victims of crime and abuse. These services are provided through a combination of one-on-one personal assistance and large-scale public information events
