“I thought I wanted to leave schools. But when I tried something else, I didn't enjoy it because I wasn't around kids,” said Sofia Gaston, Education Program Coordinator at Prospect Family Residence. “Then I finally found HFH, and it seemed like something that I would like to do.” For Sofia Gaston,
The Culinary Center at Allie’s Place recently celebrated the graduation of the first cohort of students to complete the Center’s expanded 60-hour culinary training program, designed to prepare students for careers in the food and hospitality
Kids With Cameras founder Diana Kahrim recently invited HFH Partnerships Manager Tierra Gunther to attend her photography exhibit at the Consulate General for the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. The exhibit featured a beautiful collection of photographs of women from Trinidad and Tobago, created during
HFH Executive Director, John Greenwood, recently attended the Queen’s Reading Room Roundtable at The New York Public Library, joining leaders from the literary, publishing, education, and nonprofit sectors for an event hosted by Her Majesty Queen Camilla. Founded by Queen Camilla in 2021, The Queen’s Reading Room
Students from Bronx Arena High School (BAHS) in Soundview recently participated in a weeklong Culinary Essentials cohort at Allie’s Place Center for Culinary Education & Employment, accompanied by their Assistant Principal, Ethan Knecht. Bronx Arena High School is a transfer school serving under-credited students
For Antione Newton, helping people is more than part of the job—it’s what drew him to the work in the first place. As a Driver at Williamsbridge Family Residence, Antione supports families and staff every day by ensuring residents can reach their destinations safely and on time. Drivers at HFH play a
Staff at HFH family residences are creating opportunities for families to build confidence and connection through English language learning. At Williamsbridge Family Residence, Recreation Supervisor Yasmeen Joyner is leading a weekly English Conversation Class for families. The group offers a welcoming space for attendees to practice speaking, build vocabulary, and support one another as
Allie’s Place Center for Culinary Education & Employment has hosted several guest seminars featuring professionals from across the culinary industry. These sessions give students at the Center an opportunity to expand their knowledge, strengthen their skills, and explore a range of possible career paths as they seek new employment in the culinary and hospitality
HFH family residences are connecting with their community through their local public libraries. At Allie’s Place, the Soundview branch of The New York Public Library set up a table for families to learn about free services, pick up flyers for upcoming programs, and sign up for library cards. “The Soundview Library
Valentine’s Day at HFH Family Residences was filled with sweet treats, thoughtful crafts, and plenty of picture-perfect moments as families and staff came together to celebrate. At Williamsbridge, the Recreation space transformed into a festive photo op, complete with a Valentine’s