This summer, HFH collaborator, KidCare helped us create events with taco, waffle, and ice cream food trucks and hands-on activities at each HFH family residence providing opportunities for families to celebrate the summer, enjoy a festive meal, and have fun together. “Saratoga’s Summer Slam” was escalated to a whole new level by the Birria
While Mother’s Day sets aside one special day to celebrate moms, we know how important moms are every day of the year. Here’s a little throwback to an amazing Valentine’s Day-themed ode to moms at our Allie’s Place Family Residence from February 2021. The “Valentine’s Day Love & Gratitude Card Contest” gave children
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis in New York City, our frontline staff have been working tirelessly to support our families. During this difficult time, we are more grateful for the generous support of our partners, many of whom have stepped up to provide additional, targeted support to our families and staff.
As we settle into 2020, we'd like to take a moment to celebrate the HFH families, staff, and supporters who've guided and enriched our programming in 2019. With the number of families experiencing homelessness in New York City on the rise from approximately 8,000 families in 2004 to more than 12,000
Children at Saratoga got in the back-to-school spirit during a backpack and school supplies giveaway on September 4, the day before the first day of school for New York City public school students. The back-to-school giveaway was made possible by a series of donations from several HFH partners, ranging from employees at multinational
Saratoga's back-to-school backpacks & school supplies giveaway was a huge success. Thanks to donations from employees at Bolloré and community partners like S.C.A.L.E., there were plenty of colorful options for kids of all ages, including some of our littlest scholars from Saratoga Early Childhood Education Center. Find out how you can donate or
Homes for the Homeless (HFH) is proud to spotlight our partners at Modern Rebel & Co. who transform special events into charitable occasions. Modern Rebel founder Amy Shackelford started the company with the idea of planning weddings while also donating a cut of the profits to charity. Modern Rebel began doing so by
A group of Grace Church School seniors hosted a winter accessories donation drive to benefit Homes for the Homeless. All students at the school are required to complete a year of “service learning,” where they investigate a problem and try to tackle it through service. They can choose from a wide range of
