Lehman College Mourns the Lives Lost in the Twin Parks Tragedy

Lehman College is saddened to confirm that one of our students, Sera Janneh, a sophomore majoring in psychology, perished as a result of the fire at the Twin Parks North West apartment building on Jan. 9. Several additional Lehman students list the Twin Parks tower as their address and we are working to confirm that they are safe. Our deepest condolences to the Janneh Family and all of those who have lost friends and loved ones in Sunday’s fire. Our hearts are among those mourning in the Bronx today. 

This resource page contains information on student emergency grants and other resources available to those affected by the fire, along with a list of organizations accepting donations for the families.

Virtual counseling services for students are available through Lehman’s Counseling Center by contacting counseling.center@lehman.cuny.edu or 718-960-8761 to schedule an appointment. https://www.lehman.edu/counseling-center/contact-us.php. Employees have access to confidential counseling through the Employee Assistance Program. Please contact Human Resources at 718-960-8181 for more information or contact CUNY's EAP at 1-888-993-7650 or www.deeroaks.com.

Resources for Lehman Students (These resources are available to all Lehman students.) 

  • Students affected by the fire at 333 E. 181st are eligible to receive an emergency grant from the Division of Student Affairs. Learn more here.

  • Groceries and/or clothing are available via the Herbert H. Lehman Food Bank and the Career Closet, respectively at the Student Life Building: lehmanfoodbank.setmore.com. Lehman’s food pantry is also accepting walk-ins on Wednesdays and Thursdays, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For questions or concerns, please email bank@lehman.cuny.edu.

  • Virtual counseling services for students are available through Lehman’s Counseling Center by contacting counseling.center@lehman.cuny.edu or 718-960-8761 to schedule an appointment. https://www.lehman.edu/counseling-center/contact-us.php. Employees have access to confidential counseling through the Employee Assistance Program. Please contact Human Resources at 718-960-8181 for more information or contact CUNY's EAP at 1-888-993-7650 or www.deeroaks.com.

Donations for Fire Victims
These are just a few of the funds helping Twin Parks residents get the support they need:

Bronx Fire Relief Fund
The Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City, in partnership with Mayor Eric Adams and The City of New York, is raising money to support victims.

Bronx Fire Community Relief Effort
Organized by the Bronx Community Foundation, the fund is accepting donations through Monday, Jan. 17.