timeline

NOV 2018: One of our beloved street partners, Arek (RIP) passes away. He was found on the sidewalk where he most often hung out, in Ridgewood, Queens.

Our team was urged to action.

JAN 2019: Monkworx Corp. is officially formed.

EARLY 2019: Monkworx begins operating an emergency warming center in Elmhurst, Queens to provide emergency shelter from frigid conditions. At the same time, our team fights and advocates to create a bed program to house those in need.

SUMMER 2019: We open the doors at two Queens locations - providing a bed, dinner, breakfast, showers, toiletries, and clothing. Our journey in bed stabilization programs begins.

WINTER 2019: Our team re-opens the emergency warming center for a second season in Elmhurst.

FEBRUARY 2020: Our team opens a third bed program, for fifteen men.

March 2020 to present: Our team operates a daily covid-19 response effort, including a full fledged pantry & delivery operation.