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…

(Brooklyn, NY)–HeartShare Human Services is hosting its Annual Toy and Gift Drive to benefit the children and adults in its care. “Just one gift is a compassionate gesture that truly will make a difference, especially for those with developmental disabilities and children who are experiencing foster care,” said HeartShare Director of Special Events Danielle Maurice,…

(Brooklyn, NY)–HeartShare Human Services is hosting its Annual Toy and Gift Drive to benefit the children and adults in its care. “Just one gift is a compassionate gesture that truly will make a difference, especially for those with developmental disabilities and children who are experiencing foster care,” said HeartShare Director of Special Events Danielle Maurice,…

This Tuesday, December 1, 2015, HeartShare Human Services is participating in #GivingTuesday, a global day dedicated to giving. Last year, more than 30,000 organizations in 68 countries came together to celebrate #GivingTuesday. Since its founding in 2012, #GivingTuesday has inspired giving around the world, resulting in greater donations, volunteer hours, and activities that bring about…

HeartShare St. Vincent’s Services (HSVS) hosted its 2015 Annual Dinner at the New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge on Thursday, November 19. The event raised over $300,000 for New Yorkers overcoming challenges of family crises, addiction, mental illness and poverty. The dinner honored The Serenbetz Family Foundation and 2015 “Youth of the Year” Andrea…

“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 St. Vincent’s Services (HSVS) connected two year old David to a loving foster and now, adoptive family residing in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. The HeartShare affiliate placed 981 children in loving, stable homes this past year. “David is our greatest joy and a blessing to our family,” said Edwin and Elizabeth, who started fostering him at…

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…

Join us for an Alex and Ani Charity Fundraiser Wed., November 4, 6 – 8 p.m. Alex and Ani SoHo Store 425 West Broadway, NY, NY 15% of proceeds from the event will directly benefit HeartShare programs, which nurture and empower over 30,000 at-risk New Yorkers annually. For more information, please contact Alison Guarinello. HeartShare…

Anchor Liz Faublas of Currents recently sat down with HeartShare President and CEO Bill Guarinello to highlight his 45 years of dedicated service to the agency.   Bill, thank you so much for joining us. For those of us not familiar with the organization and its mission, can you briefly explain what it is that…