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
Parents ‘Celebrate Their Greatness’ at Williamsbridge
On November 21, Williamsbridge Family Services held a 'Celebrate Your Greatness' event for parents. The event featured interview tips, professional makeup artists, and a barber. Parents also participated in self-care workshops and received professionally shot LinkedIn photos. Family
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
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Grinch sighting at Prospect! 👀 Luckily, he didn’t steal the cocoa, cookies, or holiday cheer. ☕ 🍪 Families and friends snapped photos with Santa, his elf, and his mischievous sidekick, and Afterschool Staff printed the photos on the spot for families to take with them. 📸
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