A group of volunteers from Brick Presbyterian Church are turning their attention to East Harlem, as their previous work assisting homeowners affected by Hurricane Sandy comes to a close. They have committed to helping East Harlem families with home improvement projects in partnership with LSA Family Health Service. The first project was to complete a […]
Read More
December 2018 — Our Building Bridges of Hope art therapy group for mothers held an exhibit of work created over the course of the fall. The projects created represent the growth that each mother experienced as she processed her feelings through clay, photography, sculpture and doll-making. They express messages of courage and hope.
Read More
Each year, generous donors provide gifts for families receiving services at LSA, ensuring that there are presents under the tree for everyone. On behalf of the families we serve, we give heartfelt thanks to holiday gift donors for bringing extra cheer to our community. Thank you! Holiday Gift Donors: Convent of the Sacred Heart School […]
Read More
November 29, 2018 – New York, NY – For LSA’s Community Health Workers, a recent court settlement with NYCHA brings hope that families and children with asthma will finally get a fast and thorough response to complaints of mold in their homes. U.S. District Court Judge William Pauley III approved a revised settlement agreement that […]
Read More
Our great thanks to the students, parents and staff at Convent of the Sacred Heart, which have been such wonderful supporters over the years. This Thanksgiving holiday, students donated apple pies and provided groceries for meals to 34 for families. They also donated funds to the food pantry for the purchase of milk, juice, and other […]
Read More
The sound of crinkling foil whispers through the room as a couple dozen art therapy and social work students bend their heads over balled up sheets of aluminum. Mónica Sánchez, senior mental health counselor and art therapist at LSA Family Health Service, moves through the room, answering questions. She is leading the students in a […]
Read More
On Oct 21, 2018 the LIFE Project at LSA celebrated its first anniversary. For the last year, through the LIFE Project, LSA staff members have been helping families with young children to register for preK and 3-K classes and to access other early childhood education resources. The fall harvest themed event was a celebration of […]
Read More
Above: Melina Gonzalez (third from right, bottom row) with other migrant and immigration advocates at the TMDD training in Dublin. LSA’s Melina Gonzalez Traveled to Ireland to Share Our Immigration Outreach Strategies The NPNA (National Partnership for New Americans) invited our Immigration Outreach Organizer, Melina Gonzalez, to participate in the “Transatlantic Migrant Democracy Dialogue: Nothing About […]
Read More
Teens Attend Open House for Volunteers High school students volunteer with our programs in various ways, earning community service credit and giving back to the NYC community in meaningful ways. On Sept. 23, the LSA Parent Committee, a group of parents who volunteer to promote service opportunities at LSA, hosted a volunteer Open House for teens. […]
Read More
Kids in our programs got geared up for school with a little help from our friends! Our thanks to school supply and backpack donors: The Brooke Jackman Foundation Church Pension Group Disney Emerson Reid/USI Insperity Morgan Stanley St. Francis de Sales St. Monica’s Special thanks to Morgan Stanley! Morgan Stanley held drives to donate school […]
Read More