Dec 20, 2024 | CEO Message
The past 12 months have been extraordinary in the Hillside community, and we’re looking forward to doing even more in the New Year! 2025 will see new programs that expand our ability to serve vulnerable youth, adults and families; new events that celebrate the...
Nov 18, 2024 | CEO Message
One of Hillside’s most enduring traditions has returned: Special Santa, our annual toy-and-gift drive that makes holiday wishes come true for thousands of children and families. I hope you’ll add your support to this magical year-end program! For more than 40 years,...
Nov 11, 2024 | Generosity, Success Story
Through December 13, Hillside is once again inviting community members to become a Special Santa and help brighten the lives of thousands of children and their families who are served by the organization’s many programs. For more than 40 years, the community has...
Oct 17, 2024 | Front Page, News
Two Hillside teams were among the organizations earning honors in the 2024 Greater Rochester Quality Council (GRQC) Annual Showcase and Performance Excellence Awards. The ceremony was held Wednesday, October 16, at the Memorial Art Gallery in Rochester. Hillside...
Oct 11, 2024 | CEO Message
It can’t be said enough: at its core, Hillside’s work is a partnership. For nearly 188 years, our agency has helped generations of families overcome their challenges and thrive in their communities—but we don’t do it alone. I was reminded powerfully of this idea of a...
Oct 3, 2024 | Front Page, News
Nearly 100 statewide leaders in the child-and-family services field—including government funders, elected officials, regulatory agencies and provider organizations—came to Hillside’s Rochester conference center location on September 16 for a daylong conference to...
Sep 17, 2024 | Front Page, News
As part of an unprecedented act of generosity, entrepreneur and philanthropist Tom Golisano today presented Hillside with a gift of $5 million in unrestricted funds. At a morning ceremony held at the Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship in Rochester,...
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...
Sep 9, 2024 | HWSC, Inside Hillside, Success Story
When he walked across the stage to receive his diploma with Edison Career & Technology High School’s Class of 2016, Jose Laracuente was the first member of his family to graduate high school. And today, he’s also the first Laracuente to walk down fashion-show...
Sep 9, 2024 | Good Work, Inside Hillside, Success Story
Each year, we profile the winner of the Hillside Chair’s Award, an honor earned by an employee whose above-and-beyond dedication and impact exemplify the principles of Hillside’s mission of service. Like a lot of young people, Keyonne Teagle had dreams of a successful...
