News and Events

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Recent News

Boy with Autism Learns to Speak at The HeartShare School

Category: In The Media

HeartShare truly believes in the potential of children and adults with special needs. With 24/7 exposure to skilled, compassionate staff at The HeartShare School and the HeartShare’s Children’s Residence next door, Tallal was able to make this extraordinary breakthrough to become more independent. “Imagine wanting to tell someone something and you couldn’t. It’s terrible.” Samantha Phillips works as…

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“It Will Be Theirs Forever”: Artist Creates Custom Murals for People with Disabilities at HeartShare Residence

Category: In The Media

Personalized murals are just one of the many ways that the men and women living at HeartShare’s DeSola Residence in Midwood, Brooklyn feel loved and at home. HeartShare’s DeSola Residence for men and women with disabilities has been brightened with eight murals. Artist Larry J. Walker painted murals that reflected each person’s personality and interests. After thinking…

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Your Support Uplifts Vulnerable New Yorkers

Category: In The Media

People with special needs, children in foster care and low-income families often face the bleak and unfair reality of being overlooked and marginalized. That’s where HeartShare and its Family of Services step in. And it is because of people like you that we can help them transform their lives for the better. We are truly…

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HeartShare Collaborates with Patients to Achieve Better Health

Category: Impact Stories

“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…

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