It’s Back to School Season – Including at Hillside!

Sep 9, 2024 | CEO Message

Back-to-school season is an annual tradition for every community, and every family. Even if you’ve never been a parent, the memories of this time of year—the eager anticipation of preparing for a new grade, new classes and new adventures—are powerful, and last a...

DE&I Update: Spring 2024

Apr 15, 2024 | DE&I

Interrupt Racism: Hillside continues to engage with local community organizers to disrupt and dismantle structural and institutional racism. This year, a diverse working committee of Hillside employees, representing all levels of the agency, is receiving training and...

Our Schools Make a Difference—and So Can You

Apr 15, 2024 | CEO Message

Of the many aspects of Hillside’s work, I’m always particularly excited to discuss our schools! Hillside operates five 853 schools, certified by the New York State Office of Special Education to provide the state-approved curriculum to students in our residential and...

The Power of Prevention

Feb 27, 2024 | CEO Message

At Hillside, we see examples every day of the many ways in which such factors as trauma and poverty can hold back young people and adults from achieving their potential. Our services provide supports and guidance that can make a powerful difference—but we all know...

DE&I Update: New Progress in the New Year

Dec 20, 2023 | DE&I

As the calendar turns over to 2024, Hillside’s activities in the DE&I space are ongoing: A new 12-month cohort of the Urban League of Rochester’s Interrupt Racism initiative kicks off in January, and Hillside will again participate in this vital community-based...