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.
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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 that Sitan received, and the array of our services for parents and children.
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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, so of course, we’re thinking about what additional resources could bring to bear there,” Hartzog said. “We have our charter school in the South Bronx, where we service a number of families, including child welfare-involved families, and so we’re trying to make sure that we are anticipating what their needs may be.”
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 a world of difference to the families who we serve.”
On their Around the Boroughs segment, NY1 reporter reporter Ron Lee reported on our Staten Island Community Partnership‘s need for an indoor space for our weekly SICP Free Market. While the pantry has operated outdoors over the summer, as the months grow colder this will be more difficult.
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On #StatenIsland, an indoor space is being sought so that a food pantry can continue to help those in need when the weather gets colder. #AroundTheBoroughs #ny1 @chelsea_j_katz @Sherwoodstock pic.twitter.com/eCOOqV4u7L
— Ron Lee (@RonLeeReporting) September 11, 2023
The Staten Island Advance reported on our mobile food pantry, which has been operated weekly all summer by our Staten Island Community Partnership.
At Camp Felix – the overnight summer camp operated by The Foundling and the Felix Organization – young people in foster care have the opportunity to grow, learn, and connect with a community of their peers. In this ABC News piece, watch Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, who co-founded Felix Organization, and Marcello, a camper-turned-counselor, discuss the program.
On their daily Around the Boroughs segment, reporter Ron Lee reported on our Staten Island Community Partnership‘s mobile food pantry.
Watch the video below:
On #StatenIsland, a mobile food pantry is helping families in need provide food for their table. #AroundTheBoroughs #ny1 @chelsea_j_katz @Sherwoodstock @TheNYFoundling pic.twitter.com/W8hAECMv9f
— Ron Lee (@RonLeeReporting) August 23, 2023
On their daily ‘Around the Boroughs’ segment, NY1 reporter Ron Lee featured Fatherhood Fun Day – an annual event hosted by our Staten Island Community Partnership.
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On #StatenIsland, a festive celebration celebrated the role of male caregivers and connected the community to available resources. @TheNYFoundling #AroundTheBoroughs #ny1 @Sherwoodstock @chelsea_j_katz pic.twitter.com/65R5qgSJ81
— Ron Lee (@RonLeeReporting) June 20, 2023
On local television channel BronxNet’s Bronx Social Justice and Anti-Violence Forums, Trevor Raushi of our Child Abuse Prevention Program sat down with host Daren Jaime to discuss his program and the impact it has on elementary school children and their parents across NYC.
Watch the interview below: