If you’re looking for one of the best dance parties in New York, look no further than one of HeartShare’s favorite events of the year, the annual Residential Dinner Dance. Once again, thanks to the fabulous team at Russo’s On The Bay, we had a night of dinner, incredible fashion, and, of course, so many…

“An inspiration to others.” That’s what the National Energy and Utility Affordability Coalition (NEUAC) called HeartShare’s Energy Assistance and Community Development Department in presenting Senior Director Tanya N. Jones with the 2022 Victorine Q. Adams Award, one of the energy field’s highest honors.

HeartShare’s short film “A Love Beyond” is an Official Selection at not one, not two, not three, but four national film festivals: The Awareness Festival, the Justice Film Festival, the New York City Independent Film Festival and Retrospective of Jupiter.

After an awe-inspiring 52 years of dedication and service, HeartShare Human Services of New York President and CEO William R. Guarinello has announced his retirement, effective January 1, 2023.

For Edgardo Velez, it’s never been about being the “boss.” To him, what’s most important is being a leader. Velez is the Senior Program Coordinator at HeartShare’s Brooklyn Day Habilitation Program in Downtown Brooklyn and has worked at HeartShare for 16 years. He started as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) and made his way up…

Henry Geller can recall his time at the now infamous Willowbrook State School on Staten Island—though he doesn’t care to dwell on the details. Geller, who has cerebral palsy (CP), was placed in Willowbrook at the age of 4, where he lived until just after he turned 21. After living in a succession of group…

HeartShare’s Overnight Respite Program helps individuals with I/DD build independence and offer families a much-needed break.

“I didn’t have a permanent place to live,” said José Rodriguez, a 33-year-old man who now has his own apartment as a participant of HeartShare’s Community Living Program.

HeartShare resident Christina G. placed fifth in the Special Olympics Games in Seattle, Washington this year.

From childhood to young adulthood, HeartShare has been there every step of the way.