Feb 1, 2022 | CEO Message
At any age, a birthday is an occasion to celebrate—and even more so when you’ve had 185 of them! On February 28, 1837, Hillside first opened its doors to serve vulnerable children from a single building in Rochester, NY. The scope of our work has changed dramatically...
Jan 18, 2022 | CEO Message
Hillside is a part of the communities we serve. Their challenges are our challenges, and our successes impact their lives and so many others. Many families that we work with struggle with multigenerational economic mobility and racial inequities. With this in mind, we...
Dec 2, 2021 | CEO Message
Happy Holidays! No matter your cultural or religious traditions, this time of year naturally calls to mind a spirit of generosity, and making a contribution to improve the lives of others. At Hillside, that spirit is with us year-round. Our mission is embraced by the...
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...
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...
Feb 2, 2021 | CEO Message
Maria Cristalli, Hillside’s President and Chief Executive Officer, today shared an open letter with employees concerning a January 29 incident in the City of Rochester. Her message is shared below. Dear Hillside Colleagues, Last Friday afternoon, a 9-year-old...
