A ‘Special’ Community Tradition
Aug 16, 2021 | CEO Message
Welcome to our new website, and a new way of looking at Hillside! Each month on this page, I’ll share new thoughts about our mission; our work with youth, adults and families; our extraordinary employees; our community impact—and all the ways that you can be a part of...Hillside President & CEO Issues Statement on Daniel Prude Grand Jury Finding
Feb 26, 2021 | CEO Message
In response to reports earlier this week of a result in grand jury proceedings in the death of Daniel Prude, Hillside President & CEO Maria Cristalli shared the message below with staff: Eleven months ago, Rochester Police Department officers responded...Hillside Encourages Participation in National Day of Service
Jan 15, 2021 | CEO Message
Maria Cristalli, Hillside President and Chief Executive Officer, released the following message to all staff today: Dear Hillside Colleagues, Two occasions next week are significant for all Americans. On Monday, our country will observe Martin Luther King, Jr., Day,...Hillside Statement on January 6 Washington, DC, Attack
Jan 11, 2021 | CEO Message
in response to the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol, Hillside President & CEO Maria Cristalli issued the following statement to Hillside employees on Friday, January 8. Dear Hillside Colleagues, Earlier this week, a violent attack took place in...- 2025 Chair’s Award Honoree: “Even if we affect one kid’s life, we win”
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