Season’s Greetings from HFH Family Residences
This holiday season, HFH Family Residences marked the holidays with gatherings that brought families together across our programs. From festive parties to cozy traditions, these celebrations would not have
Spotlight On: Carl Richards
“I love helping people progress,” said Carl Richards, Director of Security at Saratoga Family Residence. “I let my staff know—if I can do it, you can do it, too.” Carl began his career in residential security
A Gobble-Good Time at HFH Family Residences
This Thanksgiving season, HFH Family Residences found creative ways to celebrate and gobble up some quality time together. Afterschool and Early Ed programs marked the holiday with everything from crafts to cooking—and plenty of gratitude.
Q & A with Keena Richards, Director of Family Services at Saratoga Family Residence
Q: What does the Family Services Department do and what does the process look like when they first arrive at one of our family residences? A: After checking in with the Safety department for a tour and personal hygiene
Gourd Times at HFH Family Residences
HFH Family Residences marked the Halloween season with costumes, crafts, and community. Allie’s Place kept the holiday
Inside HFH Family Services
Hear directly from the HFH Family Services team which includes Case Managers, Client Care Coordinators, and Housing Specialists. They work together to create individualized plans, connect families to resources, and support their transition to permanent
As Seen on Fox 5 New York
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
Honoring Hispanic Heritage at Williamsbridge Family Residence
Across HFH family residences, families and staff came together to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with activities honoring the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. With Spanish as the preferred spoken language of nearly a quarter
Spotlight On: Jayda Gabriel
“Knowing that I’m making a difference in someone’s life—even in a small way—is what keeps me motivated,” said Jayda Gabriel, Chef at Allie’s Place Center for Culinary Education & Employment, where she leads the Pastry Arts
Culinary Graduate Eric Thomas Featured in The NYCHA Journal for Black Business Month
We are proud to recognize Eric Thomas, graduate of Allie’s Place Center for Culinary Education & Employment, for being featured in The NYCHA Journal’s Black Business Month spotlight. Before enrolling at Allie’s Place Center for Culinary Education & Employment,
Back to School at HFH Family Residences
Excited for the new school year, families at HFH residences came together for back-to-school celebrations filled with backpacks, games, sweet treats, and more. While the festivities set the tone for a fresh start, the rising cost of school supplies
Closing Out Camp with Cotton Candy and Carnival Fun
Camp season 2025 ended on a high note with the final Carnival of the summer, hosted by our incredible partners at Stifel!
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Wellness Mondays at Clinton are all about taking a moment for yourself. 💆🏽♀️ At a recent gathering, moms focused on self-care by making their own DIY face masks using Greek yogurt and honey—then helping apply them to each other’s hands, too. Even their little ones joined in on the rejuvenating afternoon!
Wellness Mondays have also included making sugar scrubs with brown sugar, cinnamon, honey, cloves, and olive oil (everyone loved for how soft their skin felt afterward—and they could take their own bottles to go!), as well as a nail day where parents and kids were excited to get creative painting their own nails and each other’s. 💅🏽
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