Finding Support, Stability & Community: One Mother’s Story
Originally from New Jersey, Shallaya discovered she was pregnant while living at a single women’s shelter in Harlem. “I’m new to New York, so I wasn’t sure how to do things,” she explained. “So I had to start
Q&A with Linda Duesenberg of DMF Youth
Lindi Duesenberg is the founder and Executive Director of DMF Youth, a nonprofit that promotes a socio-emotional learning (SEL) curriculum through dance-based lessons. DMF Youth provides weekly classes in dance, meditation, and wellness at Prospect Afterschool. WHAT MAKES
Families Get in the Spooky Spirit for Halloween at HFH
Throughout the month of October, families and staff have been getting into the Halloween spirit with dances, pumpkin patches, and spooky art projects. We kicked off the season by distributing Halloween costumes donated by the residents of Sleepy
Take a Behind-the-Scenes Peek at the annual KidCare Job Hop
Our partners at KidCare kick off the 2019 school year with a Job Hop, where young people enrolled in HFH programming had the chance to chat about their dream careers with volunteers representing a wide range of fields,
Prospect and Williamsbridge Go Apple Picking at Dr. Davies Farm
The Williamsbridge Wolverines and the Prospect Lions got in the fall spirit with an apple picking field trip to Dr. Davies Farm in Congers, NY. The kids had the chance to pick their own apples, enjoy apple cider
Saratoga Early Childhood Education Center ‘Kicks Off’ Series of Soccer Workshops
Coaches from Super Soccer Stars have been introducing the fundamentals of soccer to kids at Saratoga Early Childhood Education Center. The kids had a blast running through cones, practicing kicking, and participating in a few toddler-friendly warm-ups.
Saratoga Celebrates Back-to-School Season with Backpack & School Supplies Giveaway
Children at Saratoga got in the back-to-school spirit during a backpack and school supplies giveaway on September 4, the day before the first day of school for New York City public school students. The back-to-school giveaway was made
Highlights of September 2019
Check out some of our highlights from September 2019!
Read the Saratoga Eagles’ Recreation Post
Every month, the Saratoga Eagles' Communication Club publishes their very own Recreation Post, which features interviews with fellow students and details about the month's K-12 Afterschool & Recreation programming. Check out the August 2019 edition!
Welcome Back Eagles! Saratoga Celebrates Back-to-School Season with a Backpack Giveaway
Saratoga's back-to-school backpacks & school supplies giveaway was a huge success. Thanks to donations from employees at Bolloré and community partners like S.C.A.L.E., there were plenty of colorful options for kids of all ages, including some of our
Spotlight On: Shawn Thorns
Every summer, Shawn Thorns, Director of Camp Wakonda, tells his counselors the story of one of his former campers, Brandon, who participated in HFH Summer Camps during Thorns's first year as a General Counselor in 2005. "He had
Creating Community at Saratoga’s 3rd Annual Family Safety Day
Families experienced a memorable surprise during Saratoga’s 3rd Annual Family Safety Day on July 11 when NYPD Commissioner James P. O’Neill and Queens Borough Fire Commander Ed Baggott stopped by for a few hours in the midst of the
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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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