Homes for the Homeless

The HFH Summer Camps team just returned from the American Camp Association Conference, energized for an incredible 2025 season! Some exciting updates: 🌲 Camp Lanowa will now host our sleepaway camp—offering a larger and more modern space for our campers. 🌲Camp Wakonda will continue to host our end-of-session Carnivals, as well as day camp and family activities for kids and families across all six HFH shelters. Visit https://bit.ly/3xIHLWa for more information, to apply for jobs, and to register for the upcoming season. #NYC #HarrimanStatePark #HFHSummerCamps #SummerCamps #SummerCamp #CampWakonda #CampLanowa #Camp #ACA #ACAConference

Allie’s Place Afterschool got a taste of Middle Eastern cuisine with a special visit from NAYA!🥗 A partner of our Culinary program at Allie’s Place, NAYA wanted to share their passion for Middle Eastern flavors and ingredients with the kids, leading a mini mezze platter workshop. The kids learned about traditional dishes before assembling their own platters—many trying foods like hummus and figs for the first time. 🍋🫑🥕🍇 They also got to build their own NAYA bowls to take with. We’re so grateful for this partnership that gave the kids the chance to explore new flavors in a fun and engaging way. Read more about the workshop: https://bit.ly/4kxht05 #NYC #Bronx #NAYA #EatNAYA #AlliesPlace #Afterschool #AlliesPlaceAfterschool #AlliesGators #AfterschoolandRec

Students in a recent Culinary Essentials course cracked open a key ingredient in cooking—eggs!🥚 From mastering the delicate technique of whisking a smooth, velvety hollandaise to using egg yolks to create a rich chocolate pot de crème, they explored how eggs transform textures and flavors in different dishes. Precision and patience were key as they learned to balance temperatures, emulsify sauces, and achieve the perfect consistency—foundational skills that are essential in the kitchen. Check out https://bit.ly/3LYhmIu to learn more about free job-training opportunities and apply for upcoming courses. #NYC #Bronx #JobDevelopment #JobPlacement #JobTraining #CulinaryEducation #CulinaryProgram #CulinaryTraining #Culinary #CulinaryArts #WorkforceDevelopment #ServiceIndustry #FoodIndustry #CulinaryIndustry #CulinaryEssentials

Our Partnerships Manager Tierra Gunther attended the ribbon cutting at The New York Public Library Hunts Point! After renovations to modernize the building and make it more accessible, the library reopened as a welcoming space for the community. Local leaders, including Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Councilman Rafael Salamanca, Jr., also attended the event and spoke about the library’s role as a community hub and resource. The library has been a wonderful partner for our families at Prospect, hosting read-alouds and arts & crafts for Early Ed and helping families get library cards. We’re excited to reconnect and continue our collaboration! Learn more from Bronx Times: https://bit.ly/41AYZ7z #NYC #Bronx #HuntsPoint #NYPL #NYPLHuntsPoint #Prospect #ProspectFamilyResidence #ProspectAfterschool #ProspectEarlyEd #EarlyEd #EarlyEducation #EarlyLearning #CommunityPartner #Community

Our family residences have been staying busy this winter, from hands-on learning in Early Ed—like exploring trees and creating self-portraits—and skill-building in Afterschool with cooking and photography to celebrating #LunarNewYear, #BlackHistoryMonth, and more. Read the full recap: https://bit.ly/3QF3NTk #NYC #Bronx #Queens #WinterRecap #FamilyResidences #Afterschool #AfterschoolandRec #FamilyEngagement #EarlyEd #EarlyEducation #EarlyLearning

It was chocolate galore in a recent Pastry Arts class!🍫 Chef Jayda guided students in mastering the art of perfectly dipped chocolate-covered coconut macaroons, chocolate cookies, and chocolate-covered strawberries.🍪🍓 Interested in our culinary job-training opportunities? Learn more and apply for upcoming courses via the link in our comments. #NYC #Bronx #JobDevelopment #JobPlacement #JobTraining #CulinaryEducation #CulinaryProgram #CulinaryTraining #Culinary #PastryArts #WorkforceDevelopment #Pastry #PastryArts

At Allie's Place Center for Culinary Education & Employment, students gain a wide range of skills that go beyond the kitchen. From properly holding a knife and identifying fresh herbs to exploring global cuisines and flavors. See how our job-training program prepares students for success in and beyond the culinary world. Watch the full video via the link in our comments. #NYC #Bronx #JobDevelopment #JobPlacement #JobTraining #CulinaryEducation #CulinaryProgram #CulinaryTraining #Culinary #CulinaryArts #WorkforceDevelopment #ServiceIndustry #FoodIndustry #CulinaryIndustry

New York City Police Department Community Affairs officers Sgt. Damico and Officer Vargas stopped by Allie’s Coffee Spot and Allie’s Bistro Pop-Ups to see the students in action. In addition to delicious coffee and baked goods served by the students in the Hospitality job-training program, students in the Bistro Workshop prepared a special menu honoring the Black/African diaspora for Black History Month. The visit was a chance to connect with the community over great food and plenty of laughs—thanks to a round of classic “Dad” jokes exchanged between Chef Greg and the officers. #NYC #Bronx #JobDevelopment #JobPlacement #JobTraining #CulinaryEducation #CulinaryProgram #CulinaryTraining #Culinary #CulinaryArts #WorkforceDevelopment #ServiceIndustry #FoodIndustry #CulinaryIndustry #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM #CommunityConnection

Through our job-training program at Allie’s Place Center for Culinary Education & Employment, students gain more than just cooking skills—they develop professionalism, teamwork, time management, and problem-solving abilities that apply to any career. Go behind the scenes with our Culinary Instructors—Chefs Gabriel, Gregorio, and Jayda—as they showcase the incredible work happening in our culinary classrooms and hear from student alumni about how this program has helped them gain confidence, build their skillsets, land jobs, and more. Watch the full video via the link in our comments! #NYC #Bronx #JobDevelopment #JobPlacement #JobTraining #CulinaryEducation #CulinaryProgram #CulinaryTraining #Culinary #CulinaryArts #WorkforceDevelopment #ServiceIndustry #FoodIndustry #CulinaryIndustry

Our team was proud to take part in The National Women's Shelter Network conference, contributing to important discussions on shelter models and education. Our Executive Director, John Henry Greenwood, moderated the "From Shelter to Stability" panel, where leaders in the field shared innovative, trauma-informed approaches for families experiencing homelessness. Our Managing Director of Comms & Policy, Linda Bazerjian, joined a panel on strategies to help sheltered school-age children succeed, highlighting insights from our Afterschool & Recreation program at Saratoga Family Residence. We wrapped up the week at the NWSN’s press conference, where they shared their Safe Shelter Saves Lives campaign to raise awareness about the hidden homeless—women, families, and children. We also joined NY partners on Capitol Hill to help inform and educate about holistic shelters. Grateful for the opportunity to be part of this important work! #NWSN #NWSNConference2025 #SafeShelterSavesLives