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Entries by Elefant Design

The Imprint: Foster Youth Often Struggle to Find Stable Housing. One New York City Nonprofit is Helping Meet the Need

The independent, non-profit publication The Imprint featured The New York Foundling’s dedication to supportive housing, including youth transitioning out of the foster care system and into transitional housing or independent living. They note our programs as, “[…] a stand-out, gleaming alternative for youth aging out of foster care — providing not only otherwise unaffordable amenities, […]

September 19, 2024/by Elefant Design

Media Coverage, Partnerships

Brooklyn Paper: Brownsville Community Unveils Vibrant Mural Celebrating Local Voices and Culture

“New York Foundling and residents of Vital Brookdale in Brownsville celebrated the unveiling of a new mural titled “Colors of My City” by muralist Layqa Nuna Yawar on Aug. 23,” reports Brooklyn Paper. Read the full story, which features quotes from Foundling staff, the mural artist, and Vital Brookdale residents who are depicted in the […]

August 27, 2024/by Elefant Design

Media Coverage, Partnerships

Pix 11: Artistic Tribute to Brooklyn Community Unveiled at Local Hospital: ‘I was crying’

Pix 11 reported on our new mural, “Colors of My City,” located on the side of Brookdale Hospital Medical Center. This artwork, created by artist Layqa Nuna Yawar, is a tribute to the local community, and features many of the residents that reside in our Vital Brookdale supportive housing complex. “It makes me feel good. […]

August 23, 2024/by Elefant Design

Media Coverage, Partnerships

NYN Media: Bill de Blasio joins Unveiling of The New York Foundling’s New Mural

NYN Media reports on the opening of our mural at Vital Brookdale, our supportive housing complex, in Brownsville, Brooklyn. “You got to put yourself back here a year ago when it was just a blank wall, and now it feels like there’s something vibrant, it feels like there’s something that reflects the neighborhood and is […]

August 23, 2024/by Elefant Design

Media Coverage, Partnerships

Citybiz: Friday: Brownsville Residents and Community Leaders Celebrate New Mural Commissioned by The New York Foundling

Citybiz reports on our community celebration to commemorate our new mural at Vital Brookdale, our supportive housing complex in Brownsville, Brooklyn. Read more at Citybiz

August 22, 2024/by Elefant Design

Education, Media Coverage

City & State NY: Blue Ribbon Commission Graduation Measures get hyped at City & State’s 2024 Education in New York Summit

City & State released a report on their recent 2024 Education in New York Summit. Hosted at the Museum of Jewish Heritage on Thursday, August 15, the event brought together industry executives, public sector leaders and academics to discuss ideas and debate over critical issues such as school choice, closing the achievement gap, and special […]

August 15, 2024/by Elefant Design

Education, Media Coverage

City & State NY: Above & Beyond: Social Services

City & State NY named Reïna Batrony, The Foundling’s Senior Vice President, Community-Based and Education Programs, to their inaugural Above & Beyond: Social Services list. This list recognizes exemplary leaders in the social services field, highlighting those dedicated to serving New Yorkers and making our communities happier and safer. “I’ve always believed in giving everyone […]

August 13, 2024/by Elefant Design

Developmental Disabilities, Media Coverage

Talk of the Sound: New York Foundling’s Developmental Disabilities Division Holds Annual BBQ At Glen Island

Talk of The Sound reports on our recent BBQ event, which brought together over 1,000 staff, participants, and families involved in our Developmental Disabilities programs. Read more at Talk of the Sound

August 2, 2024/by Elefant Design

Child Welfare, Media Coverage

Pix11: Helping Kids in Foster Care Succeed

Monica Morales of Pix 11 reported on a special celebration honoring high school graduates in foster care who are heading on to college, vocational training, and other new ventures! Hosted at Pier 57 as a collaboration between Fair Futures, ACS, NYC Department of Education, and The Foundling, this inspirational afternoon celebrated these young people, their […]

June 28, 2024/by Elefant Design

Child Welfare, Health and Behavioral Health, Media Coverage

BronxNet: Housing Projects For Youth Coming Out Of Foster Care

On the Tuesday, June 25 episode of BronxNet Community Television‘s OPEN, our President & CEO Melanie Hartzog sat down with host Kibin Alleyne to chat about The Foundling’s transformative programs, the future of supportive housing, and on what nonprofit organizations can do to meet the needs of their community. Watch the full video below, or […]

June 25, 2024/by Elefant Design