Saratoga Student to Participate in Writopia Lab’s Worldwide Plays Festival
A student at Saratoga was chosen to participate in Writopia Lab's 11 Annual Worldwide Plays Festival. Chrystel wrote her original play, Kidnapping, as a participant in Writopia Lab's creative writing workshops at Saratoga Afterschool. As a participant in the Worldwide
OMG! The Saratoga Eagles Shimmer and Shine at OMG Accessories Party
Girls of all ages at Saratoga took a break from their mid-winter recess dance practices, gymnastics lessons, and LEGO team preparations for a special giveaway party planned and facilitated by staff at OMG Accessories, an NYC-based line of
The Williamsbridge Wolverines Celebrate Valentine’s Day
Staff at Williamsbridge took advantage of students' mid-winter recess to throw a belated Valentine's Day Party for students in Williamsbridge Recreation and Early Childhood Education Center. During school breaks, HFH K-12 Afterschool & Recreation programs adjust into a
Prospect Afterschool Launches New Partnership With DreamYard
Last week, the Prospect Lions launched a new partnership with DreamYard, a Bronx-based arts nonprofit working at the intersection of social just and arts education. During her first class with Prospect Afterschool, Cindy Ferrer, an instructor for DreamYard,
Williamsbridge Wolverines Debut Inspiration Magazine
"Inspiration, through all forms of art, encourages our students to express their inner selves and gain the confidence to show others who they really are. Their art expresses their lives, their feelings, their relationships with others, and their
COO John Greenwood joins panelists at the UN Commission on Social Development
This past week, the 58th Session of the UN Commission on Social Development was held to focus on "Affordable housing and social protection systems for all to address homelessness". John Greenwood, Chief Operating Officer at Homes for the
Saratoga’s Lego Team Headed to the Semifinals!
Saratoga's Lego Team has advanced to the semifinals of the DYCD Youth Leggo my LEGO competition. The competition is a partnership between the NYC Department of Youth & Community Development (DYCD) and FIRST LEGO League, an international hands-on
Valentine’s Day Fun! OMG Accessories is Coming to the Saratoga Recreation Program
JUMBO backpacks are headed to the Saratoga K-12 Afterschool & Recreation programs this Valentine's Day thanks to OMG Accessories! Next week, the girls in the program will be receiving a variety of gifts from these backpacks including pillows and duffle
Prospect Team Makes The Bronx Times!
The NYC Landmark Preservation Commission selected the Prospect Family Residence to receive a grant for one of its Brownstones. One recipient was chosen from each borough, and the Kelly Street location was the only grantee in The Bronx. Landmarks
HFH Staff Attend Second Annual Resource Fair
Last year, we asked HFH staff about the issues they hoped to learn more about - from gender-based violence to immigration law services - in order to best serve the individualized needs of their clients. Those conversations led
A Week in the Life with the Prospect Lions
For the Prospect Lions, every afternoon boasts the perfect blend of consistency and novelty. Weekly afterschool classes in dance, nutrition, and yoga help build off of prior lessons and form a sense of stability for students. Monthly or
Lufthansa Helps Young Minds Take Flight at Saratoga
A group of volunteers from Lufthansa embodied the spirit of corporate social responsibility during a visit to Saratoga Afterschool. Employees from the international airline spent the afternoon teaching students about aviation and global cultures. Saratoga Family Residence is
