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 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 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:
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 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 […]
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, […]
The Staten Island Advance recently reported on the opening of our new Staten Island office, and highlights the various services provided in the location. “This new space allows us to bring every one of our programs under one roof,” said Melanie Hartzog, New York Foundling’s CEO and president. “Everything is on site, and that makes […]
On November 5, 2023, over 50,000 athletes will take to the streets for a 26.2-mile route through all five boroughs of New York City – and 11 of them will be running in support of The Foundling! Meet our team of runners below – each of them are incredible athletes, and all share a commitment […]
The Imprint recently reported on the opening of the NYC Department of Education’s new office for students in foster care, and the importance of improving educational outcomes for young people in care – highlighting The Foundling’s education programs, including Haven Academy. “For children who were removed from their home and are now in an educational […]
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