Edenwald Houses hosts annual Family Day celebration

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Community members going from table to table, enjoying music, meals and more at Family Day.
Photo by Jewel Webber

Edenwald Houses hosted its annual “Family Day” celebration in the northeast Bronx on Saturday, Aug. 10.

Community members near the Mosholu Montefiore Community Center going from tent to tent to receive information, food, drinks, treats and more. Photo by Jewel Webber

Several community members were in attendance for the Family Day celebration, where they got to enjoy the music, bouncy houses, treats, including an ice cream truck, meals and more.

Family Day celebration attendees enjoying the bouncy house. Photo by Jewel Webber

In addition to Edenwald residents, multiple community leaders and organizations were on hand to help provide attendees with valuable resources and information. Elected officials Council Member Kevin C. Riley and State Senator Jamaal T. Bailey were both present for the event.

Council Member Kevin C. Riley (left) and Senator Jamaal T. Bailey (right) at Riley’s tent, which was being run by staff members. Photo by Jewel Webber

Some of the many tables set up for the Family Day celebration included a FDNY Fire Safety Education Unit table and a table from the Mosholu Montefiore Community Center.

Community members received giveaways meant to help promote fire safety from the FDNY Fire Safety Education Unit table. Photo by Jewel Webber
Photo by Jewel Webber

The event was co-sponsored by the Edenwald Houses Resident Association, Camber Property Group and C+C Apartment Management.