“I’ve seen so much growth in Kevin. He’s so much more open to communicating when we go out into the community,” said HeartShare SPA Respite Manager Donna Collins. HeartShare’s SPA (Serving People with Autism) Overnight Respite Program provides much-needed rest to families caring for relatives with a disability. Kevin has been participating in the program…

We are pleased to present HeartShare’s 2014 Annual Report, which highlights our 100 years of responding to the needs of the New York community. Each year, this publication offers a glimpse into the lives of the children, adults and families in HeartShare’s care. Among them are: Brandon, who was diagnosed with autism and transitioned from…

Six HeartShare individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities participated in a photo workshop at NYU’s School of Engineering.

Medicaid Service Coordination (MSC) supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities by crafting and implementing a person-centered Individualized Service Plan (ISP) that reflects their unique needs, desires and goals. Jackie has been a part of HeartShare for nearly two decades. With the assistance of her  Medicaid Service Coordinator, Jackie plans and pursues personally meaningful short-…

HeartShare formally dedicated its residence in Holliswood, Queens, for six men with intellectual and developmental disabilities, in honor of HeartShare supporters and celebrity couple, Tamara Tunie and Gregory Generet.

HeartShare Human Services of New York launched its 6th Annual ArtShare for HeartShare exhibit season at NYU Polytechnic School of Engineering in Downtown Brooklyn.

Yshevia is an active participant in HeartShare’s Respite Recreation Program, which was designed to give families and caretakers a much-needed break from their 24/7 responsibilities during weeknights, weekends and holidays while offering a wide array of exciting activities for group members. Heels and Wheels, one of HeartShare’s 16 recreation programs, was specially created for those…

HeartShare Human Services of New York celebrated its official Centennial Anniversary on Saturday, July 12, 2014 with a “Block Party” at MetroTech Commons in Downtown Brooklyn.

The HeartShare School, a school for children ages 5-21 with autism, celebrated its first graduate, Valerie, in June 2014. Valerie first joined HeartShare with the opening of its Children’s Residences, adjacent to the school, three years earlier. Valerie’s mother, Odessa, described the obstacles that Valerie overcame to reach this milestone, “Valerie experienced a lot of…

(Brooklyn, NY)—HeartShare Human Services of New York opened a residence for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Canarsie, Brooklyn, on June 25, 2014 that will be home to six men. The residence will house four men on one floor and two men on another. Each resident will have his own bedroom. The men are…