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 table and signed children and adults up for library cards, along with sharing all the
“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 can’t continue rising, as long as you have faith and don’t give up.” Veronica’s empathy
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, the United States, and Trinidad and Tobago—for an afternoon of friendly competition. Lufthansa’s help alliance
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 that includes hands-on culinary instruction and a paid internship at a NYC restaurant. “The First
The Early Childhood Education Centers across HFH shelters have been expanding their wisdom of wardrobes during a recent Clothing Study—part of NYC Public Schools Early Childhood Education Creative Curriculum. “Our goal is to find out what
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 stopped in to join their teacher, Mr. K, in a series of lessons about animals.
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 about program requirements and expectations, and took a tour. The group visited the barista training
Allie's Place Early Ed celebrated a full week of festive fun. From crazy hat day to cozy pajama day—the kids went all out for their holiday spirit week. They also crafted handmade ornament picture frames to bring the cheer to their families.
Allie’s Place Family Residence buzzed with festive cheer at the second annual holiday party hosted by RAP4Bronx. With a hot cocoa station, holiday crafts, sweet treats, and gifts for the children, the celebration was the
Last month, Allie’s Place Family Residence hosted their first Soundview Appreciation Day—a celebration for local service providers, first-responders, and community organizations in the Soundview neighborhood. “The purpose of the event was to engage organizations in our local community who directly and