HFH family residences recently set aside a day just for teens with “Teen Time”—a time for youth ages 13–17 to enjoy a space of their own to recharge, reset, and have some fun. There was free food, fresh haircuts and styling, spa treatments, gift
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
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
As winter temperatures continue, we are incredibly thankful for the donors and community partners who have helped ensure families are prepared for the season. Thanks to this generosity, parents and children across our family residences have received warm coats, jackets, and winter essentials to stay comfortable through the cold months. Allie’s Place Family Residence
HFH Partnerships Manager Tierra Gunther recently joined Melva LaJoy Legrand, founder and CEO of LaJoy Creative, on Good Day Street Talk on Fox 5 New York to talk about HFH Family Residences and the wraparound services we provide families experiencing homelessness. Drawing from her own experience with the threat of
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
Allie’s Place Afterschool recently embarked on a culinary journey, experiencing the rich flavors of Middle Eastern cuisine through a hands-on mini mezze platter workshop. Led by NAYA, a partner of Allie’s Place Center for