HeartShare Human Services has been reaccredited for the 20th consecutive year by the independent and international Council on Accreditation (COA) for providing outstanding and quality services for children, adults and families in need throughout the state. This accreditation reflects HeartShare’s long history of excellence and accordance with the highest levels of quality standards, as well…

“I want to work. I want to help my family,” said Erick, who started working at MovieWorld in Queens this year. While HeartShare continues to offer its traditional Day Habilitation Programs, the emphasis for staff efforts has been on equipping people like Erick with the skills to succeed on the job. After training and moral…

“No matter who they are or their capabilities, we can make a difference in another person’s life,” shared former HeartShare Direct Support Professional (DSP) and current Assistant Residence Manager Cory Charles, who worked closely with Soo, a woman with special needs at HeartShare’s Union Turnpike Day Habilitation Program. Sometimes, Soo had difficulty joining group activities….

American Dream Program on Q104.3 this Sunday, July 5th In celebration of Independence Day weekend, HeartShare St. Vincent’s Services (HSVS) Executive Director Dawn Saffayeh and pre-law LaGuardia Community College freshman, Dylan, age 19, will share what it means for young men and women aging out of foster care to achieve their American Dream. Sunday, July…

ArtShare for HeartShare will launch its 7th Annual Season with an exhibit from July 1 through July 31 at St. Francis College. ArtShare for HeartShare is a multi-media presentation, featuring artwork created by children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism spectrum disorders, cerebral palsy and epilepsy. The artists participate in HeartShare’s programs…

“I’ve never perceived Laquan as having a disability,” observed his mother, Stephanie. Laquan, who is 34 years old, was born with Down’s Syndrome. “He’s had a truly vibrant life due to HeartShare’s services, which allow him to live the most fruitful and independent life possible.” Laquan is an avid cyclist throughout New York City, as…

“It was the most frightening thing to learn and accept that both of your children are on the spectrum,” shared Michelle, who described her boys before and after starting HeartShare pre-school. Five year old Josiah and four year old Jace, she noted, would not have been able to engage anyone in conversation a few months…

The children and teens of HeartShare St. Vincent’s Services’ Carey Gardens and O’Dwyer Cornerstone Programs built a KaBOOM! Imagination Playground, made possible by Nathan’s Famous.

The children and teens of HeartShare St. Vincent’s Services’ Carey Gardens and O’Dwyer Cornerstone Programs built a KaBOOM! Imagination Playground, made possible by Nathan’s Famous.

“I took that!” exclaimed John, proudly pointing to a substantial digital collection of photographs that he’s taken over the years. At HeartShare, person-centered planning serves as a blueprint for Medicaid Service Supervisor and Coordinator Olga Golubeva to help John achieve his goals, including pursuing his passion for photography. Traveling throughout the city with his refurbished…