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,
Homes for the Homeless on Al Jazeera America
Saratoga Family Inn was featured in a news story by Al Jazeera America on the rise in family homelessness. With one in 30 American children now homeless, families are the fastest growing segment of the homeless population.
Homes for the Homeless 2013 and 2014 Biennial Review
Homes for the Homeless has assisted more than 47,000 families and 80,000 children by providing shelter, education on subjects from parenting to job-seeking skills, case management, child care, and health care services because we know that ending the cycle
Homes for the Homeless EVP Aurora Zepeda Appears on Melissa Harris-Perry
Our Executive Vice President Aurora Zepeda appeared on the Melissa Harris-Perry show on MSNBC this past weekend to discuss philanthropy and the new ideas emerging to encourage philanthropy and to ensure donations are being used wisely. Zepeda appeared alongside
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During their Clothing Unit, the little ones in Prospect Early Ed are discovering new textures and patterns while creating clothing for paper cut-out dolls. They are using creativity and fine motor skills to design outfits, while also engaging in conversations about clothing worn for different occasions, traditions, weather, and professions. 👚👖👗👕🎩🥼
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