Linda Kemp

Linda Kemp has been a proud resident of the Bronx since 1967 when she moved there with her widowed mother and four siblings. For decades, she has devoted her efforts to creating and implementing several projects and initiatives to uplift the Claremont neighborhood community, where she proudly resides. Ms. Kemp’s core values of love, respect, and pro-action are at the center of all of her efforts.

As a community advocate, Ms. Kemp has worked closely with residents and local leaders in the 79th Assembly and 16th Council Districts, which has allowed her to gain valuable experience and effectively address an array of issues affecting her community. She is also a proud member and second Vice-Chair to the Executive Board of Bronx Community Board Three. Ms. Kemp is an active member of her community board’s Health and Human Services, Parks and Recreation, and Housing, Economic and Development committees.

As President of the Robert Fulton Terrace Houses, Ms. Kemp represents countless residents in her public housing development, where she engages them in projects focused on improving health, public safety, anti-violence and neighborhood beautification.

Ms. Kemp proudly established the “Bringing the Peace Initiatives,” which focus on engaging youth and seniors around serious issues, including health and anti-violence. Through these initiatives, and in collaboration with a wide array of community organizations and city institutions, Ms. Kemp has made true inroads in building a strong sense of community amongst her neighbors. These programs have helped narrow her community’s generational divide, as youths and seniors interact and foster meaningful relationships. Events organized have included sporting and social events between the New York City Police Department and teens, and summer family day celebrations.

As part of her “Bringing the Peace Initiatives,” she recently launched “Sisters Supporting Sisters” to raise awareness, especially among women of color, about the importance of being proactive and diligent about their own health. Ms. Kemp has been a lifelong advocate for children’s rights so that they have access to a quality education, civil rights, health and spiritual well-being.