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…

The 34th Annual Buckley’s-Kennedy’s Run drew over 850 runners on Sunday, May 18.

President and CEO Bill Guarinello has been named to receive the Brooklyn Developmental Disabilities Council’s prestigious Lifetime Service Award. The Council advocates for people with disabilities, helps plan services and coordinates the efforts of all voluntary and governmental agencies, including the Office of People with Developmental Disabilities, NYC Department of Education and NYC Department of…

National Grid is donating $1 million to its Care & Share Energy Assistance Fund, which will provide utility grants to an additional 4,000 eligible upstate New York households. National Grid customers, who are HEAP recipients and have received a shut-off notice, are eligible for the program. The maximum grant is $250. HeartShare Human Services of…

Gonzalo Pazmino threw out the first pitch at “HeartShare Night with Brooklyn Cyclones” on August 27, 2014 at MCU Park. NYS Senator Marty Golden accompanied Mr. Pazmino, whose son, Frank, participates in HeartShare’s Respite and Recreation Program. The program hosts supervised outings throughout New York City for individuals diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities. HeartShare…

Over 300 runners dashed to the finish line in the Harbor Fitness Race for Autism in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. The race course started in front of the Harbor Fitness gym on 4th Avenue and 92nd Street, ran through the scenic Fort Hamilton Army base and finished back at the gym.

Twelve students from The HeartShare School who are diagnosed on the autism spectrum attended a fitness class at the Harbor Fitness gym in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. Personal Trainer Anthony Carucci customized the exercise routine for the children.

HeartShare Human Services of New York raised almost $700,000 at its 2014 Spring Gala and Auction on Thursday, March 27, 2014 at the New York Marriott Marquis. With 1,150 in attendance, the Gala is HeartShare’s premiere event, and, this year, additionally celebrates HeartShare’s Centennial Anniversary. The Spring Gala and Auction directly benefits HeartShare’s programs that serve almost 29,000 New Yorkers in need.

HeartShare Human Services of New York raised almost $700,000 at its 2014 Spring Gala and Auction on Thursday, March 27, 2014 at the New York Marriott Marquis. With 1,150 in attendance, the Gala is HeartShare’s premiere event, and, this year, additionally celebrates HeartShare’s Centennial Anniversary. The Spring Gala and Auction directly benefits HeartShare’s programs that serve almost 29,000 New Yorkers in need.