Yesterday, NYC Council Member Amanda Farias visited Allie’s Place Center for Culinary Education & Employment on the 3rd day of the Barista job-training course—where students learn to operate a pop-up coffee shop where they take orders, prepare drinks, and serve customers. Her visit focused on the importance of workforce development programs for the
HFH Summer Camps staff recently hosted Camper Recruitment events at all five HFH family residences. Kids were invited to participate in a sand art activity while parents were able to register their children for HFH Summer Camps and get all of their questions about
Sparked by his own career journey, HFH Executive Director John Greenwood recently hosted a Welcome Back Breakfast to celebrate employees who have returned to HFH service and kick off a series of conversations with team members throughout the 420-staff agency. John started out as an Operations Assistant at
Last month, staff from Soundview, Eastchester, and Ottendorfer New York Public Libraries set up tables at Allie’s Place, Williamsbridge, and Clinton Family Residences respectively. Families stopped by to sign up for library cards and learn about the abundance of
Noelle Roberson, Director of Family Services at Williamsbridge Family Residence, is regarded by all who have had the pleasure of meeting her as someone with a wealth of knowledge in the social services field. As a former case manager, Noelle knows what it takes to operate the family services department: passion,
Last month, the Prospect Afterschool and Rec team hosted a residence-wide coloring contest. Afterschool and Recreation Supervisor Patricia Striggles was inspired by the HFH logo—a house with a heart—and tied it into their Valentine’s celebration by prompting the kids to answer the question, “What does love feel
We're in love with the matching outfits and valenTIEs! Friends and families at the Saratoga Family Residence gathered for a fabulous Valentine's Day function. All smiles for sweets! Staff at the Clinton Family Residence distributed heart-shaped treats
Earlier this month, the educators at Saratoga Early Childhood Education Center conducted an egg-cellent science experiment with their youngest learners. The purpose of the experiment was to show that no matter what we look like on the outside, we are all the same on the inside. The
Noreen started at Allie’s Place Center for Culinary Education & Employment as a student in Culinary Essentials 1, the Center’s core five-day job-training course. Having developed a passion for learning the ins and outs of various cuisines, she went on to take a collection of other courses, including
In December, the students in Prospect’s Afterschool and Rec program ended their semester-long dance residence with DMF Youth by sharing their accomplishments with friends and families at an unforgettable final showcase. Wearing matching “Prospect Panthers” T-shirts—the Prospect Afterschool & Rec mascot—designed by Afterschool and Recreation Supervisor Patricia Striggles,