HFY Happenings

Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and recognition of their central role in U.S. history. Since 1976, every American president has designated February as Black History Month and endorsed a specific theme. This year’s Black History Month theme is “Black Health…

We’d like to share some facts with you. Currently, there are estimated to be more than 24.9 million people — adults and children — subjected to human trafficking around the world, including here in the United States. Traffickers often take advantage of instability caused by natural …

For the month of January 2022, Hope for Youth will receive a $1 donation from each purchase of the $2.50 reusable Community Bag at the Stop & Shop store located at 351 Merrick Road, Amityville. This program is designed to make it easy for shoppers to give…

Meet Paul Hirsch – a recent HFY hire who is the Director/Team Leader of one of our newest programs – Youth Assertive Community Treatment (ACT). This program is designed to address the significant needs of children ages 10 through 21 with a SED (Severe Emotional Disturbance) …

We would be remiss as an agency if not acknowledging the honorable Dr. Martin Luther King. MLK Day is celebrated each year on the third Monday of January. King was the chief spokesperson for nonviolent activism in the Civil Rights Movement, which protested racial discrimination in both federal…

Last month we were fortunate enough to be selected a recipient in the Macy’s Gives program. Sending thanks and great appreciation for this recent charitable donation received from the Macy’s located at Garden City’s Roosevelt Field Mall. The families we selected to be beneficiaries…

Have you ever considered becoming a foster parent? Hope For Youth is committed to providing quality care and stability for our foster children while working towards a more permanent and stable plan for their future. Monthly foster care orientations are held virtually. Interested in learning more about…

Human trafficking is a crime in which force, fraud or coercion is used to compel a person to perform labor, services or commercial sex. It affects all populations: adults, children, men, women, foreign nationals…

For the month of January 2022, Hope for Youth will receive a $1 donation from each purchase of the $2.50 reusable Community Bag at the Stop & Shop store located at 351 Merrick Road, Amityville. This program is designed to make it easy for shoppers to give…

Sending best wishes for good health and happiness in 2022.

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