Hope For Youth

HFY Happenings

16th of September 2014

HFY Teens Gain Valuable Summer Work Experience

Thanks to a Department of Labor grant four youth from our Foster Care and Group Home programs worked right here at Hope for Youth!  They fixed fences and helped with other various maintenance tasks. This experience not only contributed to each youth’s new-found sense of independence; each teen gained…


HFY Hits Fundraising HOME RUN Thanks to the Long Island Ducks!

Recently a group of dedicated Hope For Youth volunteers worked at the concession stands at the Long Island Ducks’ stadium earning money for Hope For Youth programs.

 

Jeanette, an HFY Suffolk Intensive Case Manager, volunteered her time for a second year. She was excited to how many of her co-workers…


Help Us Welcome New Faces

Hope For Youth is pleased the announce additions to our staff.

 

Kim (pictured), who was previously an intern at Hope For Youth, is now part of our Suffolk County Community Reinvestment Program. Congratulations on a job well-earned!

 

We would also like to welcome our…


9th of September 2014

Local Charity Seeks Luggage for Foster Care Children

Once a child is removed from a birth family much feels lost, especially a piece of her spirit.  Compounding her distress is the commonly occurring move from place to place– often using plastic bags to hold her personal items.

Perhaps you and your…


19th of August 2014

Threads for Teens on Tour Makes a Stop on Long Island

For many teens, stylish new clothing is very crucial in building positive self-esteem and confidence, especially in social environments. We are proud to have had the experience of providing our youth with the opportunity to build self-assurance…


15th of August 2014

OshKosh B’gosh to Get HFY Kids Off to School in Style

Now through September 17 all OshKosh B’gosh stores are promoting their National “B’gosh Jeanius” Back to School Denim Drive.  Efforts will benefit local charities, including Hope For Youth!

In partnership with K.I.D.S./Fashion Delivers and DonorsChoose.org local OshKosh…


Call For Volunteers | It’s that time of year again… DUCKS BASEBALL!

For a third consecutive year Hope For Youth has been invited to manage a number of game-time concession stands at the Ducks’ home field Bethpage Ballpark, with a portion of the proceeds collected from our efforts coming back…


14th of August 2014

Considering Fostering a Child? You’re Invited!

Considering fostering a child in need of a permanent family?

Join us, Wednesday, August 20,  11am – 1pm, for a unique view of youth in the area who are searching for their forever homes by way of “Finding Forever Families for Children in…


11th of August 2014

A Letter from HFY Executive Director: 2014 Heroes For Hope Gala Sponsorship Opportunities Now Available

The Annual Heroes For Hope Gala, hosted by Hope For Youth, will celebrate 45 years of services to vulnerable children, youth and their families on Long Island. On this special night we will recognize our “everyday” heroes and…


29th of July 2014

It’s the 2014 Back to School Drive… What will you give?

 

Our school-aged children and teens are getting ready to start a brand-new school year. But will they be ready? Hope For Youth is accepting donations by individuals and companies willing to ensure that a disadvantaged child has the tools to start off the school year right!…