HeartShare will participate in New York City’s 2nd Annual Disability Pride Parade on Sunday, July 10 at 11 a.m., which will run from Union Square to Madison Square Park. We are proud of our work at HeartShare and of our very able children and adults. Join us in showing your HeartShare pride! For more information…

“It’s really just about observing and working with the children to help them become more independent,” explained Diane Grzekbyk. Diane received her Master’s from Long Island University and will be the school’s first Board Certified Behavior Analyst. In this position, Diane is responsible for the implementation of the school’s ABA curriculum, which includes compiling case…

  (Queens) – The 36th Annual Buckley’s-Kennedy’s Run on Sunday, May 15 raised nearly $80,000 for at-risk children, adults and families participating in HeartShare programs. Over 800 runners dashed to the finish line, while others enjoyed the Family Fun Day Picnic at the Breezy Point Ball Field. The Buckley’s-Kennedy’s Run has been a long-held tradition in the…

“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…