HFH Summer Camps 2022
HFH Summer Camps 2022 is on. View the the videos in English and Spanish, and see more details below to learn more. Since 1989, HFH Summer Camps have helped over 15,000 campers experience a genuine sleepaway camp experience by accessing
Snapshot: Back to School 2021–2022
The policy team’s latest snapshot examines the experience of parents at HFH shelters whose children returned to in-person schooling in the fall of 2021 after a year+ of remote or blended learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Returning to
Saratoga Family Residence In the News
Qns.com covered a book reading tied to the release of “Knock Knock, Where’s My Sock?” by Adina Lichtman for the kids and parents at the Saratoga Family Residence in Jamaica, Queens. The book was informed by several families living
Knock, Knock: Saratoga’s Afterschool Hosts A Book Reading
Saratoga Family Residence held a book reading to celebrate the release of an illustrated children’s book which was informed by several families living in the HFH shelter and includes a poem from a teenage resident about her experiences with homelessness.
Best Way to Recruit for the Culinary Employment Training Program? Chef Evan’s Pumpkin Pie Recipe, of course!
Allie’s Place Center for Culinary Education and Employment kicked off the Thanksgiving Holiday weekend with a food giveaway. The Culinary team prepared a delicious six-part meal for families to enjoy. The menu included cornbread,
Take a Sneak Peek at the Garden at Allie’s Place
From teaching students to propagate mint to harvesting arugula and green onions to be distributed among residents at Allie’s Place Family Residence, Jasmin Jimenez, the Gardener at Allie’s
Girl Scouts’ Troop 6000 Makes Its Way to HFH Afterschool and Recreation Programs
Girl Scouts give young girls the tools they need to be the most confident and courageous versions of themselves. Many children experiencing homelessness miss out on the chance to participate in programs like Girl Scouts due to a variety
Alma Makes Her Way to HFH’s Bronx Afterschool & Recreation Programs
Fred Rogers Productions and PBS KIDS, in collaboration with local affiliate THIRTEEN, hosted an exclusive premiere screening of the new animated series, Alma's Way, for the students at HFH's Bronx family residences. The show features Alma, a cheerful, young Puerto Rican girl
HFH Afterschool and Recreation Programs Celebrate the End of Summer Day Camp
School is officially back in session for students throughout New York City. Each HFH family residence celebrated the end of Summer Day Camp and the transition to Afterschool and Recreation. Students at Prospect Family Residence
Summer 2021 Snapshot: New Parents at HFH Family Shelters
This Summer 2021 Snapshot provides information collected from new parents in HFH’s four family residences. Over one in three clients at HFH family shelters are “new parents,” meaning they are pregnant or have a child who is under the age
Bronx Sites Go Back to School with Old Navy
Students at the HFH family residences in the Bronx geared up for the new school year with the help of Old Navy, which has been teaming up with HFH since 2017. Seven local stores throughout the Bronx and Westchester
Allie’s Gators Meet New Animals
Allie’s Place Afterschool & Recreation received a visit from a few special guests to help celebrate the end of Summer Day Camp. Students learned about the cute creatures The Nature Company brought to the classroom. A bunny rabbit, box turtle, two hermit crabs, and a corn snake were all in attendance.
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From summer camp adventures to culinary achievements, we’re reflecting on a season of growth, creativity, and community—made possible by our dedicated staff, partners, and supporters.
Campers learned to swim, made s’mores, and discovered the magic of Camp Wakonda and Camp Lanowa. Families marked milestones with Moving Up Ceremonies, kids headed back to school ready and confident, and graduates from Allie’s Place Center for Culinary Education & Employment cooked up success—from continuing training to launching new careers.
Read more in our latest newsletter—link in bio.
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