Spotlight on Nada Arkadan: “Our Children Come Full Circle”
“This program is incredibly special because I have an intergenerational team,” said Nada Arkadan, Director of the after-school and summer camp community program at P.S. 102.
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In Good Conscience: We Can’t Depend on Adoptive Parents to Turn in Their Subsidy Money
We cannot rely on the whim of good consciences to provide essential services to our most vulnerable children.
The Ties That Bind: Theresa Moran Shares Her Artisanship & Family History with HeartShare St. Vincent’s
Theresa Moran donated handmade quilts to the children and youth of HeartShare St. Vincent’s Services on Monday, June 12.
Michelle Obama’s College Signing Day Comes to HSVS
HeartShare St. Vincent’s Services hosted its inaugural College Signing Day for its college-bound youth in foster care on Wednesday, May 17.
Liberty Mutual Volunteers at Wyckoff Gardens
HeartShare St. Vincent’s Services welcomed Liberty Mutual for a Day of Service on Thursday, May 11 at its Wyckoff Gardens Cornerstone Program in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn.
Jillian Torre on Giving Back: “There’s Nothing Like Spending Time with the Kids”
When it came to the role of Treasurer, Jillian bravely raised her hand to volunteer. “We all jumped in and wanted to learn,” said Jillian about stepping into the role.
HeartShare St. Vincent’s Hosts Easter Dinner for Kids and Youth
HeartShare St. Vincent’s Services (HSVS) hosted an Easter Dinner for its children and youth on Wednesday, April 5 at Wyckoff Gardens Community Center in Boerum Hill.
Dea’s Vision for Welcoming Kids to Foster Care Becomes Reality
The Foster Care Quick Start Guide will be part of a Welcome Package that each child receives upon entering foster care at HeartShare St. Vincent’s Services.
HeartShare St. Vincent’s Hosts Chemical Dependency Roundtable To Foster Cross-Sector Collaboration in Addiction Services
HeartShare St. Vincent’s Services (HSVS) hosted a Chemical Dependency Roundtable event at Tottenville High School on Friday, February 17 to discuss and find intersectional solutions to rampant drug use and overdose incidences on Staten Island. “HeartShare St. Vincent’s Services is here to learn more about your greatest struggles when it comes to chemical dependency and how we can more…
Javier Seymore on Teaching and Connecting with Youth
What is Javier looking forward to this year? “I want to try very hard to get more exposure for the agency and secure more resources for our kids. They deserve it.”