Spotlight On: Michael Lewis
“It seemed like Saratoga was embedded in my heart. It was my fresh start,” said Michael Lewis, Porter at Saratoga Family Residence. “I left my past behind me.” Michael came to Saratoga through The Fortune Society—an
Staying Active and Sprouting Minds in HFH Early Ed
Spring is in full swing and HFH Early Ed is staying active and sprouting young minds. Take a sneak peek at how our youngest learners are blossoming—from morning movement to hands-on learning about our earth’s ecosystem.
Saratoga Afterschool Moves Beyond Month of February to Study and Celebrate Black History
Saratoga’s Afterschool students recently staged a production they dubbed “The Evolution of Hip-Hop” as an homage to Black culture and music—part of a multi-month celebration of Black
Culinary Students Get Job-Ready at New Employment Workshop
Allie’s Place Center for Culinary Education & Employment continues to expand its program offerings to better meet the needs of its students and the families residing at HFH family
HFH’s Heartfelt Valentine’s Recap
Saratoga Early Ed hosted a Valentine’s Day bash—parents joined their kiddos for an afternoon of heartwarming fun and learning as they rotated through various hands-on stations including
The New York Public Library Offers Something for Everyone at Williamsbridge Family Residence
Families, and staff, at Williamsbridge Family Residence were recently treated to a visit from the Allerton Branch of the New York Public Library. Staff from the local branch set up an information
Spotlight On: Veronica Cubano
“I want to show people the growth. I want people to know that it can happen for them,” said Veronica Cubano, Administrative Assistant at Williamsbridge Family Residence. “Just because you are a resident, doesn’t mean you
Afterschool Goes for Gold at the 2024 Saratoga Olympics
Saratoga Afterschool recently welcomed the 2024 Saratoga Olympics—hosted by Lufthansa Group. Students teamed up to represent eight countries—Switzerland, Germany, Jamaica, Greece, Belgium, Austria,
Student Spotlight on Recent Graduates of Allie’s Place Center for Culinary Education & Employment: Neysha and William
Neysha and William recently graduated Allie’s Place Center for Culinary Education & Employment and are paving their way in the culinary world: both students were accepted into the First Course NYC Apprenticeship Program—a 14-week program
HFH Early Ed Builds Wardrobe Wisdom During Clothing Study
The Early Childhood Education Centers across HFH shelters have been expanding their wisdom of wardrobes during a recent Clothing Study—part of
Allie’s Gators Wild About Afterschool Lessons on Animals
Chameleons change colors to blend into the background, right? Wrong. That’s just one of the things that the Afterschool kids at Allie’s Place learned when Greenburgh Nature Center
Future Culinary Students Get a Taste of Culinary Job-Training Program
Nine people attended the first Open House of the New Year at Allie’s Place Center for Culinary Education & Employment. Attendees met members of the Culinary team, learned