What they reported doing
- #1 primary $120KCHILDREN AND YOUTH SERVICES:THE HARTLEY HOUSE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS TO FOSTER THEIR LEARNING AND CREATIVE SKILLS IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT WITH THE SUPPORT OF QUALIFIED AND DEVOTED STAFF. AFTER EVERY SCHOOL DAY, CHILDREN AGES 5 TO 12 ARE ESCORTED TO THE AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM UNTIL 6 P.M. DURING THIS TIME, THEY ARE GIVEN A NUTRITIOUS SNACK AND ENJOY A HEALTHY BALANCE OF PLAY, HOMEWORK HELP, ACADEMIC LEARNING, AND CREATIVE PROJECTS. THROUGH A PROJECT-BASED LEARNING COMMUNITY (LC) DESIGN TAUGHT BY A DEDICATED STAFF OF INSTRUCTORS, OUR STUDENTS ARE PROVIDED WITH AFFORDABLE, HIGH-QUALITY PROGRAMMING THAT OFFERS EDUCATIONAL, ARTISTIC, AND ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES. THE AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM INCLUDES THE REGULAR SUPPORT OF AN ARTS CONSULTANT WHO PROVIDES HANDS-ON ARTS ENRICHMENT THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR.
- #2 $81KCREATIVE ART:OUR CREATIVE ARTS PROGRAM IS SUCH AN EFFECTIVE TOOL FOR KEEPING OUR STUDENTS ENGAGED AND INTERESTED. THE ART CONSULTANT, IN CONCERT WITH THE STAFF, ESTABLISHES A PROJECT CALENDAR WITH MONTHLY THEMES - REASONS TO GIVE THANKS, HEALTH AND FITNESS, HOLIDAYS AROUND THE WORLD, ETC. - TO CREATE VARIETY THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR AND FOSTER THE CHILDREN'S CURIOSITY AND ANTICIPATION. WITHIN THIS FRAMEWORK, WE OFFER ART INSTRUCTION AND PROJECTS TO CHILDREN IN GRADES K-5 EVERY DAY OF THE WEEK.
What they call their work
What they do
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ESL and Citizenship Instruction 1 activity
- Adult education and integration programsProvides adult education programs including TASC/GED preparation, ESL classes, citizenship instruction, and job skills training for recent immigrants and other adults in Hell's Kitchen.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- After-school and summer day camp programs for youthOperates an after-school program for children ages 5 to 12, providing homework help, academic learning, creative projects, and a nutritious snack in a safe environment; also runs a summer day camp program for youth in Hell's Kitchen.
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Youth Workforce Readiness Programs 1 activity
- Career development and educational enrichment eventsOrganizes Career Day events and educational workshops during school breaks to support career exposure and learning enrichment for children and youth in the after-school program.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Community events and civic engagement programmingHosts community-wide events in Hell's Kitchen for all ages, including town halls, participatory budget meetings, Manhattan Community Board 4 meetings, flu vaccine hubs, and holiday celebrations such as Thanksgiving Dinner, Holiday Party, and Haunted House events.
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Youth Theater Arts Education 1 activity
- Creative arts and performance programmingSupports creative arts for children and youth through costume production, set construction, and art exhibits, integrated into after-school and performance activities.
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Emergency Rental Assistance and Eviction Prevention 1 activity
- Emergency and financial assistance servicesProvides emergency financial assistance for rent, food, and utilities, and connects clients to emergency food programs such as Get Food NYC, serving low-income individuals and families in Hell's Kitchen.
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Senior Independence Support Services 1 activity
- Support services for older adults through HOPE programOperates the Home Outreach Program for Elders (HOPE), providing wrap-around case management, wellness outreach, emergency food distribution, and social programming—including Bingo, chair yoga, Zumba, and organized outings—to help low-income and vulnerable seniors remain independent in the community.
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Library Volunteer Coordination & Community Engagement 1 activity
- Volunteer and facility engagement activitiesEngages volunteers in facility maintenance, gardening, library organization, and room painting, supporting program delivery and site operations in Hell's Kitchen.
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Who runs it
- ALICE TRUAX — PRESIDENT
- ALMA SCHNEIDER — TRUSTEE
- ANNE FLANNERY — TRUSTEE
- CATHERINE MATHIS — TRUSTEE
- CHARLES W TRUAX — TRUSTEE
- DIANE CARDONA DOWNS — SECRETARY
- ELEANOR EARLE MASCHERONI — VICE PRESIDENT
- ELIZABETH O'MELIA — TRUSTEE
- H HARTLEY DU PONT — TRUSTEE
- JOSEPHINE V GUMAER — TREASURER
Who they work with
- Adult Education partnerships Partner — Collaborates with partner organizations to deliver adult education services including job skills and high school equivalency preparation.
- Department of Education Government — Partners to provide morning English classes at 269 West 35th Street.
- El Centro de Educación de Trabajadores Partner — Collaborative partner in delivering adult education services.
- GET Food NYC Partner — Partnered to connect clients to emergency food services
- Manhattan Community Board 4 Partner — Hosted meetings for the community board as part of local engagement efforts
- Together One New York Partner — Collaborates to offer evening English, citizenship, and GED classes at 422 West 57th Street.
- health care Partner — Collaborates with health care providers to connect older adults with medical services.
- in-kind partner Partner — Provides in-kind support for Hartley House events.
- legal representation Partner — Partners with organizations that provide legal representation as part of service access for older adults.
How they approach the work
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- Integrated Adult Education for Civic and Economic Empowermentmethodology: integrated_adult_educationBy delivering English language, GED preparation, citizenship, and workforce training in a unified program, we produce greater civic integration and self-sufficiency because adults gain multiple foundational skills simultaneously within a supportive community context.
- Personalized, Flexible Service Modelmethodology: personalized-flexible-serviceBy using a small-scale and adaptable approach, we produce stronger program outcomes because services can be tailored to evolving community needs and integrated across populations to reduce fragmentation.
- Project-Based Learning for Youth Developmentmethodology: project-based_learningBy engaging students in creative, hands-on projects within a structured after-school environment, we produce deeper learning and skill development because active, applied learning fosters greater retention and motivation than passive instruction.
- Teach-Not-Only-Aid Modelmethodology: teach-not-only-aidBy combining skill-building and education with direct aid, we produce long-term self-sufficiency because temporary relief alone does not address root causes of inequity.