HFH Partnerships Manager Tierra Gunther was recently recognized at Writopia Lab’s 2025 Gala, receiving an award for Excellence in Literacy, Leadership, and Programming—a celebration of HFH and Writopia Lab’s decade-long collaboration bringing creative writing and literacy enrichment to children at Saratoga Family Residence. Several HFH leaders attended the
“I consider myself lucky to have found this job where I love what I am doing,” said Krystyna Zubik, Office Manager at Clinton Family Residence. “I have been through so many stages—I experienced so many things; I learned so many things.” Shortly after emigrating from Poland, Krystyna heard about a job opening through
“I want to make [the residents] feel welcome by making them comfortable—being on top of things and making sure their unit is good,” said Hulberto “Bert” Martinez, Building Operations Manager at Island Family Residence. “I feel like that gives them a little push so they can keep moving forward in their
“Working for HFH … it’s meaningful. I like what they stand for—what [we] are contributing to society,” said Eric Smith, Director of Building Operations at Prospect Family Residence. “I have a great relationship with this [organization]. To see people who are in an unfortunate situation … to grow and have a
“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 organization that supports and assists individuals with successful reentry from incarceration. He began his career
“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
Annette Delgado, Office Manager at HFH’s Central Office, is the person behind the scenes making sure that the office runs smoothly—and she does so while keeping her coworkers’ spirits high. John Greenwood, Executive Director of HFH, who has worked with Annette for 10 years said, “She knows so much about the
“I always knew that I wanted to work with people,” said Elizabeth Castillo, Case Manager Supervisor of Family Services at Clinton Family Residence. “I [did] homeless outreach for about four years with my church and then with my family. I always knew I wanted to do something like that.” Elizabeth’s journey
“If you love what you do, it'll show throughout your work performance,” said Jason White. This could not be more true for Allie’s Place Housekeeper Jason White, who is always willing to lend a helping hand and does so with a smile. “He is smiling all the time. He never has
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