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
HFH is hiring Case Managers! Virtual Job Fair on 10/21/20
HFH is hiring Case Managers. Send your resume to JobFair@hfhnyc.org and join us on 10/21/20 for a virtual job fair.
Designing Education Programs for Today’s Families: Launching PLUS
At HFH's core are three guiding principles: education and recreation, employment, and social services. Over the last three months, HFH staff have been focused on designing an education program for parents that builds on the organization's nearly 35 years
Cooking Up New Approaches to Culinary Education at HFH
Opening its doors at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Allie’s Place Center for Culinary Education & Employment has learned to be nimble, resilient, and innovative from the beginning. As HFH’s culinary staff gear up to welcome their first co-hort
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April showers brought a creative storm to Allie’s Place Afterschool!☔ During Arts & Crafts with Ms. Lauren, students made paper butterflies, got competitive with Spring-themed bingo, and crafted clouds with Q-tip raindrops—a hands-on way to celebrate the season.🦋
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