If you’re looking for one of the best dance parties in New York, look no further than one of HeartShare’s favorite events of the year, the annual Residential Dinner Dance. Once again, thanks to the fabulous team at Russo’s On The Bay, we had a night of dinner, incredible fashion, and, of course, so many…

Arleen Baez is a true champion of HeartShare, the work and the people it supports. Whether leading the charge for our annual fundraisers, offering both an ear and advice to our CEO, visiting and connecting with our residents, Arleen takes her responsibilities as Vice Chair of the HeartShare Human Services Board of Directors seriously —…

Celebrating Disability Pride Month While Disability Pride runs strongly throughout our HeartShare community all year, July 26th was deemed the first official day of celebration in 1990 in recognition of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). In 2015, states across the country designated July as Disability Pride Month in honor of the…

Supporting a Child With Autism in The Classroom By Lily Robinson –  Can you introduce yourself and tell us how long you’ve been here working with HeartShare?   CR: Hi, my name is Christina Rodriguez. I’ve been a Special Education Teacher in one of HeartShare’s Early Childhood Education programs since 2020.   Where did your desire to…

For Santino Montalbano, the explanation is easy: His daughter, Julia

HeartShare’s Overnight Respite Program helps individuals with I/DD build independence and offer families a much-needed break.

HeartShare residence for four men was dedicated to Z100 Radio Host and philanthropist Elvis Duran.

From childhood to young adulthood, HeartShare has been there every step of the way.

It’s a fear for almost any parent, “What would happen if I was no longer able to take care of my child?” Parents of children with disabilities in HeartShare Human Services’ care, know this fear all too well. But with the services that HeartShare offers, parents feel significantly more comfortable contemplating that question. Destiny is…

HeartShare Human Services and Kiwanis in partnership with Raymour & Flanigan will host an in-store family-friendly fundraiser benefitting children with autism on Saturday, March 24 from 1 p.m.- 4 p.m.