Learning More Than Just Dance Steps with DMF Youth
In classes with DMF Youth, students in Afterschool & Recreation are learning more than just dance steps—they’re learning to be the best, most confident version of themselves. DMF stands for Dance, Motivation, and Fitness. The non-profit was started
Meet Shaun, Allie’s Place Culinary Graduate Turned Culinary Assistant
Shaun entered Allie’s Place looking for “a new outlook on the culinary experience” as well as improvement in his culinary skills. During his time in the program, Shaun learned the ins and outs
HFH Summer Camps 2022 Season Roundup
HFH Summer Camps 2022 season has come to a close, and we want to highlight the amazing experiences of our campers at Camp
Highlighting Our Summer Interns for National Intern Day
With National Intern Day around the corner, we are highlighting our two summer interns, Emily Blumberg and Tammy Goldner. Emily, our Communications Intern, is a rising junior at the University of Michigan studying communications and creative
At Allie’s Place, Families “Love, Love, Love” to Read
The creative staff at Allie’s Place Family Residence hosted a book fair to promote reading and literacy among the residents. In anticipation of the school year ending, Afterschool Manager David
HFH Summer Camps Kicks Off With A Splash
Our first session at Camp Wakonda has been amazing so far! From face-painting at our annual carnival to making lifelong treasures at arts and crafts, campers are learning,
Reflections and New Beginnings at Early Childhood Education Moving Up Ceremonies
The Early Childhood Education Centers at Saratoga and Prospect held their annual Moving Up Ceremonies, celebrating kiddos moving from 3-K to Pre-K as well as graduates who will be attending kindergarten next year.
Saratoga Afterschool Kids Take Center Field with Rosedale Little League
Saratoga Afterschool kids head to a local dugout twice a week to play baseball with Rosedale Little League. The kids play against teams in the League while sporting new jerseys
Snapshot: Families at HFH Trapped in Conditional Status
HFH's latest snapshot examines the application process for shelter eligibility. When applying for shelter, clients are in 'conditional status.' Nearly a fourth of clients are in conditional status at any time, and many remain in this limbo, reapplying for
“I Am All I Am:” Saratoga Celebrates National Poetry Month
“Stay calm and whisper / I am worthy, I am enough, I am me” – “Give Yourself Grace,” Alenell Under the guidance of Recreation Coordinator Francina Smith, a group
HFH Staff Volunteers Plant the Seeds for a Great Summer
In preparation for a fun-filled summer at HFH Summer Camps, a volunteer group of staff members headed up to Camp Wakonda in Harriman State Park to plant a garden of flowers,
“Saratoga Silly Project” Gives Voice to Youth Experiences
The “Saratoga Silly Project,” a collection of ceramics, claymation, and animation, will be displayed in an interactive gallery at Saratoga Family Residence. The project features clay sculpture characters based
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Volunteers from @mattressfirm—through their partnership with @@thenwsn—kicked off the next season in the kids’ garden at Saratoga Afterschool! They cleared weeds, spread fresh soil, and planted herb and flower seeds to give the garden a fresh start.🌿🌻 This summer, the green thumbs in Summer Day Camp will take over—planting, tending, and harvesting their own crops as they grow their gardening skills. 👩🏼🌾🌱👨🏾🌾
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