Storeowners along two commercial corridors in Norwood and Bedford Park can expect to see even more help from Mosholu Preservation Corporation (MPC) over the next few years.

The 37-year community development group affiliated with Montefiore Health System received a three-year, $100,000 grant from the New York City Small Business Services (SBS) for the hiring of a project manager to build a greater organization among the East 204th Street-Bainbridge Avenue Merchants Association and the Webster Avenue Merchants Association. The two respective commercial strips found in Norwood and Bedford Park comprise a mix of mom and pop and regional business.

“We are thrilled to have the opportunity to deepen our work in the 204th and Bainbridge and Webster Avenue commercial corridors to better support the merchants and residents that live and work there. We look forward to our continued collaboration with the merchant associations who are working diligently to improve their neighborhoods and deliver quality goods and services to the community,” said Jennifer Tausig, executive director of MPC.

MPC is the only Bronx community based development organization to receive a grant.