2020 Year-in-Review
2020 was a year like no other. At HFH, not only did we learn to adapt to the wide-ranging impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, but we also managed to grow and innovate our supports for some of New York
Winter 2021 Snapshot of Resident Employment
Take a quick look at employment stats and trends in this Winter 2021 Snapshot of Resident Employment to learn about why job training and employment assistance are included in HFH's wrap-around services for families.
Homes for the Homeless 2019 and 2020 Biennial Review
HFH provides families experiencing homelessness with more than just a place to sleep. Our four HFH Family Residences are located in the Bronx and Queens. Each offers on-site childcare, early education programming, after-school recreation, wrap-around social
HFH Community Comes Together for Holiday Gift Drive
During a typical holiday season, families, staff, and supporters at HFH come together for a steady stream of in-person parties, gift giveaways, and other celebrations. Though this year's festivities were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, the HFH community
Madison Square Garden Donates Basketballs, T-Shirts to Saratoga
Through our collaboration with the New York City Department of Homeless Services, Saratoga Family Received a donation of basketballs, T-shirts, and children's books from Madison Square Garden (MSG). Students in Saratoga K-12 Afterschool & Recreation showed off their new
Early Childhood Education Students Explore Jazz with Ms. Riza
Students at Prospect Early Childhood Education had a blast making music during their virtual Jazz Explorer Camp with Ms. Riza, founder of RiMarcable Music for Arts & Education. During one lesson, students learned about the Blues by creating their own
HFH’s Annamaria Santoro Speaks at UNANIMA Webinar on Family Homelessness
"Our Family Services Department is the nucleus of what we do. When a family comes into shelter, that is that first department that they really work with. Our overall goal is to have this experience of homelessness be their
HFH Collaborates with UC San Diego PAL Program for Online Tutoring, Staff Training
HFH staff and PAL volunteers during a virtual staff training. “During the last several months, we have all experienced a new type of isolation that is especially difficult for children and youth who are missing the in-person
First Knife Skills Cohort Graduates from Allie’s Place Center for Culinary Education & Employment
This November, Allie's Place Center for Culinary Education & Employment graduated its first Knife Skills cohort. The Center's Knife Skills program consists of six sessions covering the foundations of kitchen culture and cutting techniques. Knife Skills, as with all
The Saratoga Scoop Presents…Meet the Eagles!
"Afterschool has helped me through this pandemic by helping me to push through. I didn't have as many opportunities [due to the pandemic], but it helped me to work harder and get more." The Saratoga Scoop
Halloween at HFH: Pumpkin Decorating, Spooky Slime & Classroom Decorations
Halloween may have looked a little different this year, but our Early Childhood Education and K-12 Afterschool & Recreation staff still worked hard to ensure their students could have a safe, special, and spooky celebration. Goodie Bags &
Columbia AAPD Shares Teeth Tips with HFH Families
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) at Columbia University has donated over 600 toothbrushes with toothpaste to families at HFH. In addition to the donation, the AADP at Columbia U provided HFH with a virtual workshop on dental
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In honor of Juneteenth students in a recent workshop at Allie’s Place Center for Culinary Education & Employment prepped and served a special Bistro menu inspired by the tradition of Shoebox Lunches (meals packed by Black travelers during the Jim Crow era who were denied access to restaurants and rest stops). These homemade meals—which were carried in shoeboxes—became symbols of resilience. Students learned about this history while practicing their culinary skills—preparing flavorful dishes like grilled chicken thighs with BBQ mango sauce, beef hot links with onion sauce, and vegan collard greens with peppers. Each lunchbox also featured black-eyed pea salad with buttermilk dressing, buttermilk cornbread muffins, and house-made pimento cheese.
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