Committee for Hispanic Children & Families’ Post

This week, OceanFirst Foundation stopped by the CHCF office to present us with a check for $7,500 to advance our programming! Thank you to OceanFirst Foundation for this generous donation — we look forward to all of the things we can accomplish in our partnership together! 🎉

Today, we’re proud to shine the spotlight on Nidia Carreno, our dedicated After School Program Site Director at P.S. 226 in the Bronx! 🌟 Originally from Ecuador, Nidia embraces the values of family and education, holding dear the belief that "Education is the best legacy parents can leave their children" (La Educación es la mejor herencia que los padres les podemos dejar a nuestros hijos). Nidia was the first in her family to come to the U.S., with a dream of learning English and becoming a professional here in NYC. Nidia has been with CHCF for an amazing 10 years! Starting as a part-time administrative assistant, Nidia is now directing the afterschool program at P.S. 226. Nidia is such a shining light for all of us at CHCF, a beacon of kindness , and a beloved pillar of our CHCF familia in the Bronx. Thank you, Nidia, for your dedication and passion! 💙🙌🏼 #HispanicHeritageMonth #EducationMatters #EcuadorianPride #AfterSchool

We're getting ready to open our Early Head Start program to hundreds of children across Brooklyn and the Bronx. Listen to our President & CEO Ramon Peguero talk to BronxNet Community Television about our holistic approach to early education! “A child is not in a vacuum, so if we take care of the entire family, we're also taking care of the education of that child," Ramon says, “Education is not just the four walls of a school, and when you take care of one thing, there is a trickle up to ensure that the holistic health and wellness of the family.” Click here for the full interview: https://lnkd.in/eGf4xsbp

Today, we’re excited to celebrate Josian Mendez-Gil, our dedicated Health & Safety Monitor for the CHCF Family Child Care Network! 🌟 Originally from Tenares, a small town in the Dominican Republic, Josian moved to the United States at the age of 13. "What I love the most about working in CHCF is the impact we can make in our community," Josian says. "Putting a smile on a child or parent's face is so fulfilling. " Health, wellness, safety, and emotional wellbeing are a part of everything we do at CHCF, and we're proud to have specialists like Josian dedicated to ensuring our children have resilient and safe home-based care environment. His passion for making a difference is evident in everything he does! Thank you, Josian, for your dedication and impact! 💙👏🏼 #HispanicHeritageMonth #FamilyChildCare #DominicanPride

Thank you Arizent and American Banker for inviting our ODF students to visit your newsroom, and for helping uplift the next generation of incredible young leaders here in New York City!

Today, we’re shining a light on Patricia Rivera, who is now our Housing Specialist in the CHCF Social Services department! 🌟 Patricia, who was born and raised in Brooklyn, is proud of her Dominican and Puerto Rican heritage, which shaped her identity and passion for serving her community. "Seeing our clients overcome challenges, grow, and thrive is the greatest reward," Patricia says. "It reminds me of the resilience and strength that defines our community." Thank you, Patricia, for your dedication and heart! 💙🙌🏼 #HispanicHeritageMonth #BrooklynPride #LatinaLeaders #SocialServices

Our President & CEO Ramon Peguero was on BronxNet's flagship show this morning to talk about CHCF's upcoming Early Head Start program in Brooklyn and the Bronx. Stay tuned for some clips and learn more about what CHCF is doing to expand our services to families across this city! #earlyheadstart #earlyeducation #Bronx #NYC

Today, we’re proud to celebrate Chajaira Rodriguez, our amazing Director of After School Programs at P.S. 279 in the Bronx! 🌟 Chajaira, who is both Puerto Rican and Spanish, has a special love for the values and traditions of her heritage, and has dedicated 15 years of her life to youth development. "Working in direct service to students is an organically rewarding job," Chajaira says. "The impact on students is always meaningful for me, and being witness to the milestones and overall growth of children is a beautiful feeling." Thank you, Chajaira, for your leadership and unwavering commitment to our students in the Bronx! We couldn't be more proud to have you on our team! 💪🏼💙 #HispanicHeritageMonth #afterschool

Thank you for having us as part of this important panel. The more we share knowledge about advocating for our community, the better we can serve the countless New Yorkers who depend on our services!

Today, in the spirit of Hispanic Heritage Month, we're celebrating Denise Basilio, our amazing Director of Human Resources! 👏🏼 Denise came to CHCF only a year or so ago after years of service as the Executive Director of the Nuestros Niños Day Care Center. With a passion for supporting our team and a deep commitment to our mission, Denise ensures that our organization runs smoothly so we can continue to serve our community. We at CHCF know that we can always rely on Denise, and Denise empowers us so that you can rely on CHCF. "It’s rewarding to support employees’ growth, create a supportive work environment, and contribute to the success of our mission," Denise told us last week. "Seeing the positive impact my work has on both the organization and the community inspires me every day!" Thank you, Denise, for your hard work and for being a vital part of the CHCF familia! 💙🙌 #HispanicHeritageMonth