(New York, NY)— Dawn Saffayeh, Executive Director of HeartShare St. Vincent’s Services (HSVS), was recognized as a New York Nonprofit Media (NYNM) Rising Star at a celebratory breakfast on Thursday, July 21, 2016. The annual “40 Under 40” celebration honors 40 talented individuals under the age of 40 who work in New York City government,…

Family in crisis works with art therapist to strengthen their relationship and communicate better.

Earlier this year, HeartShare St. Vincent’s Services (HSVS) established its Junior Board. By serving as ambassadors, fundraisers and volunteers, the founding 20 Junior Board Members are committed to fully investing in HSVS and its mission. Grace Barnard, a Marketing Associate for American Stock Transfer & Trust Company (AST), is one of the up-and-coming young professionals…

“Quintin will always be in a home where he is loved,” said Brenda Hopkins smiling broadly. With support from HeartShare St. Vincent’s Services (HSVS), Brenda fostered and adopted Quintin, an energetic, sweet boy who is now two years old. Brenda has known Quintin for most of his young life. “Three days after he was born,…

McCauley, who is a specialist in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or CBT+, works with children and adults experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression and disengagement by changing negative thinking, improving behavior and achieving personal goals.

HeartShare St. Vincent’s Services (HSVS) hosted its 2015 Annual Dinner at the New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge on Thursday, November 19. The event raised over $300,000 for New Yorkers overcoming challenges of family crises, addiction, mental illness and poverty. The dinner honored The Serenbetz Family Foundation and 2015 “Youth of the Year” Andrea…

HeartShare St. Vincent’s Services (HSVS) connected two year old David to a loving foster and now, adoptive family residing in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. The HeartShare affiliate placed 981 children in loving, stable homes this past year. “David is our greatest joy and a blessing to our family,” said Edwin and Elizabeth, who started fostering him at…

McKinley Beacon Assistant Director Sarah Lanza serves as mentor and older sister to eighth grader and program participant who also happens to share the same name.

McKinley Beacon Assistant Director Sarah Lanza serves as mentor and older sister to eighth grader and program participant who also happens to share the same name.

American Dream Program on Q104.3 this Sunday, July 5th In celebration of Independence Day weekend, HeartShare St. Vincent’s Services (HSVS) Executive Director Dawn Saffayeh and pre-law LaGuardia Community College freshman, Dylan, age 19, will share what it means for young men and women aging out of foster care to achieve their American Dream. Sunday, July…