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The kiddos in Allie’s Place Early Ed recently wrapped up National Reading Month with a special week of guest readers, including our friends from New York City Police Department Community Affairs and staff from our Central Office! It was a wonderful month filled with exciting stories and new favorite books—all while building literacy skills and fostering a love of reading. 📖📚 #NYC #Bronx #AlliesPlace #AlliesPlaceEarlyEd #EarlyEd #EarlyEducation #EarlyLearning #ReadAcrossAmerica #NationalReadingMonth

Monday morning means another opportunity to reach and teach here at Allie's Place Center for Culinary Education & Employment. #food #cook #chef #culinary #instructor #bronx #nyc #alliesplace (Homes for the Homeless)

Students at Allie's Place Center for Culinary Education & Employment attended the New York Restaurant Show with the Culinary Team! Read all about it in our latest article: https://bit.ly/3XEPIJq.

The HFH Summer Camps team just returned from the American Camp Association Conference, energized for an incredible 2025 season! Some exciting updates: 🌲 Camp Lanowa will now host our sleepaway camp—offering a larger and more modern space for our campers. 🌲Camp Wakonda will continue to host our end-of-session Carnivals, as well as day camp and family activities for kids and families across all six HFH shelters. Visit https://bit.ly/3xIHLWa for more information, to apply for jobs, and to register for the upcoming season. #NYC #HarrimanStatePark #HFHSummerCamps #SummerCamps #SummerCamp #CampWakonda #CampLanowa #Camp #ACA #ACAConference

Allie’s Place Afterschool got a taste of Middle Eastern cuisine with a special visit from NAYA!🥗 A partner of our Culinary program at Allie’s Place, NAYA wanted to share their passion for Middle Eastern flavors and ingredients with the kids, leading a mini mezze platter workshop. The kids learned about traditional dishes before assembling their own platters—many trying foods like hummus and figs for the first time. 🍋🫑🥕🍇 They also got to build their own NAYA bowls to take with. We’re so grateful for this partnership that gave the kids the chance to explore new flavors in a fun and engaging way. Read more about the workshop: https://bit.ly/4kxht05 #NYC #Bronx #NAYA #EatNAYA #AlliesPlace #Afterschool #AlliesPlaceAfterschool #AlliesGators #AfterschoolandRec

Students in a recent Culinary Essentials course cracked open a key ingredient in cooking—eggs!🥚 From mastering the delicate technique of whisking a smooth, velvety hollandaise to using egg yolks to create a rich chocolate pot de crème, they explored how eggs transform textures and flavors in different dishes. Precision and patience were key as they learned to balance temperatures, emulsify sauces, and achieve the perfect consistency—foundational skills that are essential in the kitchen. Check out https://bit.ly/3LYhmIu to learn more about free job-training opportunities and apply for upcoming courses. #NYC #Bronx #JobDevelopment #JobPlacement #JobTraining #CulinaryEducation #CulinaryProgram #CulinaryTraining #Culinary #CulinaryArts #WorkforceDevelopment #ServiceIndustry #FoodIndustry #CulinaryIndustry #CulinaryEssentials

Our Partnerships Manager Tierra Gunther attended the ribbon cutting at The New York Public Library Hunts Point! After renovations to modernize the building and make it more accessible, the library reopened as a welcoming space for the community. Local leaders, including Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Councilman Rafael Salamanca, Jr., also attended the event and spoke about the library’s role as a community hub and resource. The library has been a wonderful partner for our families at Prospect, hosting read-alouds and arts & crafts for Early Ed and helping families get library cards. We’re excited to reconnect and continue our collaboration! Learn more from Bronx Times: https://bit.ly/41AYZ7z #NYC #Bronx #HuntsPoint #NYPL #NYPLHuntsPoint #Prospect #ProspectFamilyResidence #ProspectAfterschool #ProspectEarlyEd #EarlyEd #EarlyEducation #EarlyLearning #CommunityPartner #Community

Our family residences have been staying busy this winter, from hands-on learning in Early Ed—like exploring trees and creating self-portraits—and skill-building in Afterschool with cooking and photography to celebrating #LunarNewYear, #BlackHistoryMonth, and more. Read the full recap: https://bit.ly/3QF3NTk #NYC #Bronx #Queens #WinterRecap #FamilyResidences #Afterschool #AfterschoolandRec #FamilyEngagement #EarlyEd #EarlyEducation #EarlyLearning

It was chocolate galore in a recent Pastry Arts class!🍫 Chef Jayda guided students in mastering the art of perfectly dipped chocolate-covered coconut macaroons, chocolate cookies, and chocolate-covered strawberries.🍪🍓 Interested in our culinary job-training opportunities? Learn more and apply for upcoming courses via the link in our comments. #NYC #Bronx #JobDevelopment #JobPlacement #JobTraining #CulinaryEducation #CulinaryProgram #CulinaryTraining #Culinary #PastryArts #WorkforceDevelopment #Pastry #PastryArts

At Allie's Place Center for Culinary Education & Employment, students gain a wide range of skills that go beyond the kitchen. From properly holding a knife and identifying fresh herbs to exploring global cuisines and flavors. See how our job-training program prepares students for success in and beyond the culinary world. Watch the full video via the link in our comments. #NYC #Bronx #JobDevelopment #JobPlacement #JobTraining #CulinaryEducation #CulinaryProgram #CulinaryTraining #Culinary #CulinaryArts #WorkforceDevelopment #ServiceIndustry #FoodIndustry #CulinaryIndustry