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Back to School Success!
October 3rd, 2012 by Michael | Under: Community Blog
The 2012 Back to School Fair was an amazing success! Over 500 members and students attended. We extend a special thank you to all…
Judging Children as Children
September 18th, 2012 by Michael | Under: Community Blog
New York is one of only two states to set the age of criminal responsibility as low as 16. New York also prosecutes children …
HEART Camp Video
September 4th, 2012 by Michael | Under: Community Blog
Please take time to look at this video from the Have a HEART Summer Camp, made possible through a partnership with Humane Education Advocates …
Kenyon Blog
July 10th, 2012 by Michael | Under: Community Blog
Selena Morales
I simply love Kenyon. As I made my way to my first class located at Ascension Hall, the completely different atmosphere immediately …
Kenyon Blog
July 9th, 2012 by Michael | Under: Community Blog
Dennis Muentes
Kenyon is great out here with all of the marvelous scenery to explore during our free time. One never gets bored out …
Kenyon Blog
July 8th, 2012 by Michael | Under: Community Blog
Maria Carrasco
It is my third day at Kenyon and my second day of classes. I can honestly say that I prefer these five …
Kenyon Blog
July 2nd, 2012 by Michael | Under: Community Blog
Dennis Muentes
“Whoa!” was my first and only response when I entered Gambier. Gambier is extremely different from the city. The city is always …
Kenyon Blog
July 2nd, 2012 by Michael | Under: Community Blog
Maria Carrasco -
It is my third day at Kenyon and my second day of classes. I can honestly say that I prefer these …
Goldman Sachs Returns to HP
April 20th, 2012 by Michael | Under: Community Blog
On Friday, April 20th, 2012, the Karuna Kids Early Childhood Center held its first Karuna Kids Kare Earth Day Event. Thanks to a partnership with …
Boys Club at the Intrepid
March 5th, 2012 by Michael | Under: Community Blog
Six kids from Hunts Point recently traveled to lower Manhattan to visit the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum. We were able to capture …
Dignity for All Students
November 7th, 2011 by Michael | Under: Community Blog
Click here to check out the website for the Dignity for All Students act, a recent anti-bullying law set into place in New …
Bright Horizons in Hunts Point!
October 20th, 2011 by Michael | Under: Community Blog
Bright Horizons, Jumpstart and HPAC have come together to create an amazing space in Hunts Point, on 875 Irvine Street. Volunteers from Bright Horizons …
Read for the Record
October 6th, 2011 by Michael | Under: Community Blog
Students from Hunts Point recently took part in Read for the Record, a campaign started by Jumpstart that encourages reading and literacy in low-income …
Dirt and Soul
July 27th, 2011 by Michael | Under: Community Blog
The five students working on the Kenyon magazine traveled to Connecticut recently to tour the Dirt and Soul Garden in New Canaan. The garden, …
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SIS Launches Meatless Mondays
November 21st, 2012 by Michael, from Community Blog
As part our mission to support the educational success of children living within the Hunts Point, and recognizing that school success is closely tied …
In The News
Maryann Receives WhedCo Award
, July 26th, 2012
Maryann, our managing director, was recently invited to Yankee Stadium to accept the “Step Up to the Plate” Award from WhedCo. Maryann was joined …
