Move to the Beat
Children from the Saratoga Early Childhood Education Center participated in the Children's Museum of Manhattan EatPlayGrow Curriculum. EatPlayGrow is an early childhood health curriculum developed in partnership with the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The subject of this
Dr. Seuss Day
Dr. Seuss' birthday is March 2, and each year the kids in our after school programs celebrate with Dr. Seuss themed crafts!
Korean Delegates Visit the Saratoga Family Inn
Delegates from the Republic of Korea’s Ministry of Health and Welfare recently visited the Saratoga Family Inn. Saratoga Administrator Michael Fahy took the group on an informative tour of the daily operations and explained the
Chess Help at The Prospect
Learning how to play chess has numerous benefits for children including improved academic performance, strategic thinking, and self-confidence. At the Prospect Family Inn, older kids in the Futurelink after-school program (ages 12-17) volunteered
Santa’s Dashing Elves
The Dashing Whippets Running Team descended on our offices this holiday season to wrap literally hundreds of toys so that every child staying in our sites could have a merry Christmas. Each year the
Mad Science at The Prospect
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) subjects are a key component of our after-school programs. As part of our fall curriculum, children in our Big Brownstone after-school program participated in Mad Science, where once a week children learn
Halloween with MUFG
Children in our Prospect and Saratoga Early Education Centers took a mini-field trip to MUFG offices in Manhattan where they went “cubicle to cubicle” instead of “door to door” trick or
Hofstra University Students Lend a Helping Hand
This summer, a group of freshmen from Hofstra University's Discovery Program spent a day volunteering at the Saratoga. For their "day of service," our volunteers played educational games with children in our
Summer Camp Gives Homeless Children A Chance To Just Be Kids
Homelessness places profound stress on a child's life, and many of these stressors are compounded during the summer season. Homes for the Homeless offers a unique opportunity for over 550 children to attend Summer Camps in Harriman State Park
Changing the Odds
Bronx teens volunteer to help homeless youth Changing The Odds is a group of Bronx teenagers who volunteer at least 20 hours of community service helping others. (April 9, 2015 12:28 PM) A group of teens
Life Lessons: Learning On and Off the Yoga Mat
Yoga helps those who practice it learn about themselves, cope with stress, improve concentration, and much more. These valuable life lessons are particularly important for homeless and at-risk youth. That’s why Homes for the Homeless offers yoga
Family Works Graduates Thirteen Interns
Interns in our Family Works program were honored at a graduation ceremony this past week. The three-month program provides valuable, hands-on job experience to shelter residents who meet a set of basic criteria through internships in security/safety, child care,
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Students in a recent Culinary Essentials course at Allies Place Center for Culinary Education & Employment learned the science behind cooking, from frying shrimp to making queso fresco and hollandaise, and discovering how acid, heat, and technique transform ingredients into dishes. 🍤🍳
Through Culinary Essentials, students build foundations for future careers in the food industry—practicing knife skills, food safety, time management, teamwork, and communication skills that carry beyond the kitchen.
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