The young videographers at Saratoga are in action at the Afterschool & Rec’s new media center. One of the many programs offered during Saratoga Afterschool, the multimedia program focuses on teaching middle school students how to use media—not just for entertainment—but as a tool. “[We want]
The kids at Allie’s Place stayed sharp this summer with Let’s Learn family workshops sponsored by PBS and WNET. Volunteers from WNET hosted two unique series of workshops—one for the kids in the Afterschool & Recreation program and one for
The Summer Day Camp Kids at HFH family residences stayed busy this summer as they set out to experience the world through excursions, from defying gravity at Sky Zone Trampoline Park to fully immersing themselves in the world of ice cream at the Ice Cream Museum. Apart from being away for the kids to
“I always knew that I wanted to work with people,” said Elizabeth Castillo, Case Manager Supervisor of Family Services at Clinton Family Residence. “I [did] homeless outreach for about four years with my church and then with my family. I always knew I wanted to do something like that.” Elizabeth’s journey
On one of their nature hikes, Brianna shows campers how to identify wild raspberries. At Camp Wakonda, staff come from near and far, each bringing their unique talents to share with the campers and create an enriching sleepaway summer camp experience. With 47 total camp staff from
It's Back-to-School season! Check out our Wish List for items you can donate to prepare the students at our family shelters for the 2023-24 school year. School Supplies 3-Ring Binders Backpacks (All Sizes Binder Dividers Binders Calculators Chalk Children’s Lunch Boxes Colored Pencils Composition
The HFH Summer Camps 2023 season has been a hit so far—take a look back at some of the memorable moments of the 1st and 2nd Sessions. The bus to HFH Summer Camps buzzed with excitement as the kids headed north to the adventures
This spring, our family residences buzzed with heartfelt celebrations as parents, kids, and staff came together to show appreciation to the wonderful parents with memorable Mother’s Day and Father’s Day events. While the majority of HFH households are female-led, it’s important to recognize the significant presence of fathers within the HFH community. This Mother’s
NY1 Noticias recently featured Allie’s Place Center for Culinary Education & Employment to promote our free culinary job-training program. Learn more about the program by visiting https://www.hfhnyc.org/culinary/ or email Culinary@HFHnyc.org to sign up. NY1 Noticias presentó recientemente a Allie’s Place Center for Culinary Education & Employment para promocionar nuestro programa gratuito
HFH recently celebrated the arrival of Spring with lively events at two of the family residences: Saratoga and Allie’s Place. Families at Saratoga Family Residence gathered for an outdoor celebration to welcome the season and graduates of Allie’s Place Center for Culinary Education & Employment hosted
