Moving from home to Giannattasio has brought Michael even closer to an independent life. With support from HeartShare staff, Michael can plan moving into his own apartment. HeartShare is about investing in human potential, which is why we helped Michael reach beyond the essentials of daily living. It doesn’t matter who you are. There’s a way to bring you closer…

Family in crisis works with art therapist to strengthen their relationship and communicate better.

HeartShare employee explains how HeartShare offered her son with autism a higher quality of life.

“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.

“Does our client need someone to accompany them to their doctor’s appointment? Does our client need help scheduling an appointment at their local HRA office for additional resources? Many times, our Care Manager is functioning as a supportive family member,” explained HeartShare Health Home Director Silvia Estrada. Health Home connects patients with appropriate physicians, coordinates…

Thirty-eight year old Donald, a man with special needs, landed his dream job working as a greeter at Modell’s in downtown Brooklyn. “All I’ve ever wanted to do is work. And this is my dream job,” Donald shared. The job is an actualization of Donald’s expert knowledge and passion for sports, especially basketball, which he…

“There was one time when I was helping a customer apply for an energy grant and she cried with gratitude,” recalled Dylan, a LaGuardia Community College sophomore student and HeartShare St. Vincent’s Services American Dream Program Scholar, who started working with HeartShare’s Energy Assistance and Community Development Department this year. “It shows how much of…

HeartShare’s inclusion opportunities extend to higher education. Adults from HeartShare’s Day Habilitation Programs have had the opportunity to learn and grow in a college setting. Spearheaded by NYU Tandon School of Engineering instructor Allan Goldstein, HeartShare program participants were first offered the chance to attend a photo workshop. Following that, the participants of Brooklyn Day…

McKinley Beacon Assistant Director Sarah Lanza serves as mentor and older sister to eighth grader and program participant who also happens to share the same name.