Snapshot: Families at HFH Trapped in Conditional Status
HFH's latest snapshot examines the application process for shelter eligibility. When applying for shelter, clients are in 'conditional status.' Nearly a fourth of clients are in conditional status at any time, and many remain in this limbo, reapplying for
“I Am All I Am:” Saratoga Celebrates National Poetry Month
“Stay calm and whisper / I am worthy, I am enough, I am me” – “Give Yourself Grace,” Alenell Under the guidance of Recreation Coordinator Francina Smith, a group
HFH Staff Volunteers Plant the Seeds for a Great Summer
In preparation for a fun-filled summer at HFH Summer Camps, a volunteer group of staff members headed up to Camp Wakonda in Harriman State Park to plant a garden of flowers,
“Saratoga Silly Project” Gives Voice to Youth Experiences
The “Saratoga Silly Project,” a collection of ceramics, claymation, and animation, will be displayed in an interactive gallery at Saratoga Family Residence. The project features clay sculpture characters based
Spotlight On: Hilda Figueroa (Leer en español)
In her nearly three decades working in the housekeeping department, Hilda Figueroa has been known to light up any room she walks into at Saratoga Family Residence in Jamaica, Queens. It’s a quality that other staff
Writopia Festival Showcases Scripts by Saratoga Afterschool Students
Earlier this month, the creativity of Saratoga Family Residence’s afterschool students took center stage at the Worldwide Plays Festival in Bryant Park. The festival was produced by Writopia, a non-profit that offers creative writing workshops for
Tyrone Squire: From Happy Camper to Dedicated Administrator
“Life changed for me when I started camp.” For Camp Administrator Tyrone Squire, camp has “always been in his heart.” Growing up in Fullerton, CA, he spent his summers at a Boy Scout camp off the
Allie’s Place Early Childhood Education Center: Enrolling Now for Summer Session
Sign up for Allie's Place Early Childhood Education Center: A universal Pre-K and 3K Department of Education Program for children born in 2018 and 2019. To learn more call 929.955.4624 or email APECEC@HFHnyc.org.
Testing Out Trades with Tools & Tiaras
Afterschool students at Saratoga Family Residence tested out the trade of plumbing with a recent workshop, hosted by Tools & Tiaras, that portrayed how water filtration systems operate. Students learned the significance of the field
Spotlight on: Charima Thompson
Charima Thompson began her professional journey at HFH working at Prospect Family Residence in the safety department. After five years in safety—starting as a Safety Aide and then receiving a promotion to Safety Supervisor—she decided to
A “RiMarcable” Time at Prospect Early Childhood Education Center
Prospect Early Childhood Education students have been twirling through time as Jazz Explorers diving into the history of Jazz and Swing. From interactive history and music lessons to
Spotlight on: Carlos Santos
For nearly 15 years, Carlos Santos has been working his way up from part-time clerk to accounting manager at HFH. Yet, for much of his childhood, he had his sights laser-focused on a very different career
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Camp Lanowa and Camp Wakonda wrapped up Session 1 with a classic summer sendoff: a lively carnival featuring a water slide to beat the heat, carnival games and crafts, face painting, dancing with a live DJ, and plenty of sweet treats—from cotton candy to Ben & Jerry’s with DIY toppings. 🍧🎶 Read more about how campers celebrated the end of the session via the link in our bio.
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