At HFH Family Residences, families and staff welcomed the beginning of the holiday season with Thanksgiving celebrations. These cheerful festivities are more than just gatherings with friends and loved over delicious food—they serve as a way to engage with HFH families and connect them with their community.
Saratoga Family Residence is fostering the next generation of entrepreneurs in its Afterschool program. Through the Saratoga Financial Credit Union—which operates with “Saratoga Bucks” as its currency—and the Youth Entrepreneurs Pop-Up Shop—a temporary store front in the Recreation area—students learn real-world financial concepts and
The young videographers at Saratoga are in action at the Afterschool & Rec’s new media center. One of the many programs offered during Saratoga Afterschool, the multimedia program focuses on teaching middle school students how to use media—not just for entertainment—but as a tool. “[We want]
This spring, our family residences buzzed with heartfelt celebrations as parents, kids, and staff came together to show appreciation to the wonderful parents with memorable Mother’s Day and Father’s Day events. While the majority of HFH households are female-led, it’s important to recognize the significant presence of fathers within the HFH community. This Mother’s
HFH recently celebrated the arrival of Spring with lively events at two of the family residences: Saratoga and Allie’s Place. Families at Saratoga Family Residence gathered for an outdoor celebration to welcome the season and graduates of Allie’s Place Center for Culinary Education & Employment hosted
The Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Phi Zeta Zeta Chapter recently hosted a baby shower for the families at Saratoga Family Residence in conjunction with Saratoga’s Family Services team. The expecting new mothers and fathers at the shelter were excited for the opportunity to
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
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
Longtime HFH partner KidCare hosted their 13th annual holiday party this month. A group of 25 kids from the Saratoga Family Residence in Queens spent the evening in Manhattan for an unforgettable celebration. “[We want] to give the kids a great and unique holiday experience where
