“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…

(Queens, NY)—HeartShare hosted its 25th Annual Education Services Dinner Dance at Russo’s on the Bay on Thursday, May 22, 2014. Over 325 HeartShare board members, long-time donors and education employees attended the event, which celebrated over 30 years of HeartShare education and benefited HeartShare’s programs for preschool and school-aged children with intellectual and developmental disabilities,…

Nearly 900 runners participated in the 2015 Buckley’s-Kennedy’s Run. Over 1,000 people enjoyed the Family Fun Day Picnic at Breezy Point Ball Field.