Pix 11: Mets to Distribute 7,500 Turkeys in Annual Giveaway
Pix11 News reported about the Mets’ ninth annual MetsGiving Turkey Giveaway – which partnered with The Foundling this year to distribute turkeys in Staten Island. Watch on Pix 11
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City & State: Anne Williams-Isom on Life at the Center of the Storm
City & State recently profiled Anne Williams-Isom, New York City’s current Deputy Mayor of Health and Human Services, about the competing pressures she faces in her job – particularly as she is tasked with managing the large influx of migrants that have arrived in the city over the past year. As the previous official in […]
The Imprint: Foster and Homeless Youth in New York City Take to the Stage, Full of Pride and a Loud, Clear Voice
The Imprint reports on Haven Kids Rock, our after-school program based out of Haven Academy, as they perform their new show – Shelter Me, The Musical. Read more at The Imprint
Fox 5 NY: ‘Shelter Me’ Musical Tells NYC Foster Care Stories
The curtain rose Wednesday night in Midtown on ‘Shelter Me,’ a very special music written and starring teens from the south Bronx, telling real-life stories of children in New York City’s shelter system, Fox 5 News reports. Read more at Fox 5 NY, or watch the video report below:
NY1 Noticias: La vida de estudiantes en refugios representada en forma de canción
NY1 Noticias reports on Haven Kids Rock’s latest show – Shelter Me, The Musical. Reporter Jean Paul Davila spoke to two of the show’s young performers, as well as Nef Jones and Jimi Bones – the program’s founders and leaders. Watch and learn more on NY1 Noticias
Monica Makes It Happen: ‘Housing & Support’
Monica Morales of Pix 11 recently featured Melanie Hartzog, our President & CEO, on her ‘Monica Makes it Happen’ show – focusing on the housing and supportive services provided by The Foundling. Watch it below:
Pix 11: Non-Profit Helps Moms Get Free Housing and Supportive Services
Pix11 journalist Monica Morales, host of this year’s Fall Fête, interviewed our CEO & President Melanie Hartzog, as well as Sitan Keita – a former participant in our programs. Sitan was formerly in foster care with The Foundling, and now works as a job coach in our Employment Services program. The interview highlights the support […]
City & State: Melanie Hartzog Recognized in the 2023 Nonprofit Power 100 List
City & State New York has recognized Melanie Hartzog, The Foundling’s President & CEO, in their 2023 Nonprofit Power 100 list. This annual list highlights the most notable nonprofit leaders who are strengthening the safety net and serving the New York community. As City & State notes, under Mel’s leadership “the child welfare organization has […]
The City: How a Federal Government Shutdown Could Hurt New Yorkers
In The City’s recent article exploring the impact on New Yorkers if a government shutdown ends up taking place, our CEO & President Melanie Hartzog provided some insight on the food insecurity issues that could ensue, and how The Foundling is working on anticipating the needs of our community. “We run a pop-up food pantry, […]