named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Afterschool & Recreation
Onsite afterschool programs providing structured activities, recreation, and field trips for children in HFH family residences.
Allie’s Place Center for Culinary Education & Employment
Free job-training program offering culinary and hospitality workshops, including hands-on experience running pop-up coffee shops and catering holiday meals.
Camp Lanowa
Overnight summer camp for children ages 7-12 experiencing homelessness, offering outdoor adventures, swimming, boating, hiking, arts, and team activities in Harriman State Park.
Camp Wakonda
Day camp and field trip destination for HFH afterschool program participants, featuring swimming, arts & crafts, outdoor adventure, and team-building activities.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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School and School-Community Events 1 activity
- Host inclusive camp events and field trips for day camp and residence participantsOrganizes field trips to Camp Wakonda for participants in afterschool and recreation programs, hosts Family Days at select family residences, and conducts inclusive carnival celebrations that bring together day campers, overnight campers, and families for shared community-building activities.
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Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 1 activity
- Operate family shelters with integrated educational and social servicesRuns six family shelters in the Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island providing housing for 720 families (780 children) and offering free on-site early education, afterschool and recreation programs, wrap-around social services, and employment training to support family stability and development.
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Operate summer sleep-away and day camp programs for homeless youthProvides summertime sleep-away and day camp programs at Camp Lanowa and Camp Wakonda in Harriman State Park for children ages 7–12 experiencing homelessness from New York City. Programs include outdoor recreation, arts, sports, team-building, nature education, and supervised waterfront activities, with three annual sessions serving hundreds of children each year.
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Culinary Workforce Training Programs 1 activity
- Provide culinary and hospitality job training for parents and youthOffers career training through the Culinary Center at Allie’s Place, including a pop-up coffee shop called Allie’s Coffee Spot that serves as a practical workshop for students in hospitality skills and workforce development.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$834K
Contributions & grants$800K96%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$3K0%
Other revenue$31K
expenses
Total expenses$830K
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$102K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$505K
Cash$279K
Investments$0
Liabilities$609K
Net assets$-104K
Liquid reserves4.0 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +5.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN H GREENWOOD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 2 | $394K |
| GRETCHEN J HERNANDEZ | DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 2 | $278K |
| RALPH NUNEZ | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $42K |
board members · 3
- DAVID WEBB — CHAIR
- STEVEN COHEN — SECRETARY
- SUZANNE HUROWITZ — TREASURER
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- Alston & Bird Partner — Volunteers from Alston & Bird’s NYC office participated in cookie decorating with children at Allie’s Place Afterschool.
- Harriman State Park Partner — Hosts Camp Wakonda programming within its grounds, providing access to natural resources and recreational facilities.
- Knock Knock Give a Sock Partner — Collaborates with HFH to host Halloween events at Williamsbridge family residence.
- Lev Capital Partner — Collaborated with Knock Knock Give a Sock and HFH on a Halloween event at Williamsbridge family residence.
- Lufthansa’s help alliance Americas Partner — Brought holiday programming to Saratoga Afterschool, including cultural activities and food experiences.
- Twin Lakes Regional Nature Museum Partner — Collaborates with the museum to provide nature education for campers.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Immersive Outdoor Experience Model 43 orgsmethodology: outdoor_immersionBy removing homeless youth from urban environments and placing them in immersive outdoor settings, we foster personal growth, social connection, and reduced digital dependency because nature-based disconnection creates space for emotional reset and developmental engagement.shared approach: Experiential Growth Through Immersive Challenges →
- Social-Emotional Learning Through Recreational Engagement 13 orgsmethodology: social_emotional_learning_through_playBy integrating structured play, team-based activities, and rotational programming into camp experiences, we build cooperation, engagement, and personal development among homeless youth because experiential group dynamics strengthen social-emotional skills more effectively than classroom-based instruction.shared approach: Immersive Community Model →
- Wrap-Around Services Within Shelter Modelmethodology: wraparound_services_in_shelterBy delivering comprehensive support services directly within family shelters, we promote holistic development and long-term stability because co-locating programming with housing removes access barriers and embeds support during a critical transitional period.