“It’s really been our job to learn what our individuals need,” said Connie Massey, Coordinator of HeartShare’s Avenue L Day Habilitation Program. Avenue L is a newer addition to the HeartShare family of services. NYS recognizes HeartShare as a high quality, accredited provider, which is why we were awarded contracts when FEGS, a peer non-profit…
36th Anniversary Buckley’s-Kennedy’s Run on Sunday, May 15th To Benefit Those in HeartShare’s Care On Sunday, May 15th, the 36th Annual Buckley’s-Kennedy’s 5K Charity Run will honor the memory of a member of our community who recently passed away, as well as benefit the programs and services of HeartShare Human Services of New York. The…
HeartShare employee explains how HeartShare offered her son with autism a higher quality of life.
HeartShare’s E. 66th Street Residence in Brooklyn is home to four young men with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their mid to late 20s. “It is a truly beautiful home and we were glad to receive input from the families. Together, we selected a home on a tree-lined block, which is centrally located for shopping…
“When I saw Alexandra walk into our program at age 30, I was thrilled to see her,” said Russo First Step Pre-School Director Martha Kuszek. Martha started her HeartShare career in 1986. Fresh out of graduate school, Martha was eager to work with special needs children. One of those children was Alexandra. At the time,…
Marc calls HeartShare his home. He enjoys going to church, listening to music and visiting family. Claudine helped Marc lead an even better life.
HeartShare St. Vincent’s Services innovated its Permanency Pact Program to ensure that young people who have grown up in foster care do not have to navigate the challenges of young adulthood alone. Through the Permanency Pact Program, Benita Miller signed a lifelong commitment to Jasmine, a twenty-year old young woman. “No matter what it is…
Earlier this year, HeartShare St. Vincent’s Services (HSVS) established its Junior Board. By serving as ambassadors, fundraisers and volunteers, the founding 20 Junior Board Members are committed to fully investing in HSVS and its mission. Grace Barnard, a Marketing Associate for American Stock Transfer & Trust Company (AST), is one of the up-and-coming young professionals…
“Quintin will always be in a home where he is loved,” said Brenda Hopkins smiling broadly. With support from HeartShare St. Vincent’s Services (HSVS), Brenda fostered and adopted Quintin, an energetic, sweet boy who is now two years old. Brenda has known Quintin for most of his young life. “Three days after he was born,…
“You can tell they’re artists by how they engage with the work.” Rachel Lindsay, MoMA Educator Our artists with special needs have had several opportunities to engage with art. As a part of the ArtShare for HeartShare program, our individuals have created multimedia artworks, such as canvas paintings, collages and masks, which were displayed in…
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