Marsha Whitley Named Executive Director of Developmental Opportunities Services

Feb 21, 2024 | News

The newest member of Hillside’s executive leadership team is a 15-year agency veteran with broad experience serving youth and families. Marsha Whitley, who most recently served in the role of Director of Foster Care and the Hillside Institute of Family Connections™,...

Nolan and Cristalli Recognized for Leadership and Impact in Syracuse and Rochester

Feb 12, 2024 | News

Two Hillside executives have been recognized by the Rochester and Syracuse business communities for their leadership and impact. For the fourth consecutive year, President & CEO Maria Cristalli (above, right) was named to the Rochester Business Journal’s Power...

Special Santa 2023 Concludes, with Thanks to KeyBank, The Bonadio Group, and Countless Donors

Dec 21, 2023 | Generosity, News, Success Story

Hillside’s annual Special Santa program has concluded another successful season, with nearly 7,500 toys and gifts collected for more than 3,200 youth and families served by Hillside. Following the active phase of community donations that closed December 11, Hillside...

Hillside Celebrates Employees for Milestone Service Anniversaries

Dec 20, 2023 | News

Sixty-six Hillside employees were honored today in a virtual celebration for achieving milestone anniversaries with the agency. During their time at Hillside, the honorees have contributed a combined 980 years of service to youth, adults and families. Hillside...

‘Our Children Can’t Wait’: Op-Ed by Hillside President & CEO Addresses New York’s Child Welfare Crisis

Dec 4, 2023 | Front Page, News

An opinion piece by Hillside President & CEO Maria Cristalli was published last week in New York Nonprofit Media, a leading statewide media outlet highlighting critical issues related to not-for-profit organizations. The article, “The crisis in New York’s...