DE&I Update – July 2023
National Pride Month was in June, but the greater Rochester area has a distinct tradition of continuing that celebration into July: this year’s Rochester Pride Celebration Parade takes place at 1pm Saturday, July 15, starting at the corner of Alexander Street and Park...
Patricia Washington Named Regional Director for HWSC Utica Expansion
Hillside has named Patricia Washington Regional Director of the Hillside Work-Scholarship Connection (HWSC) program in Utica. In this newly created role, Washington will oversee HWSC’s Utica team as they deliver a proven core model of services to participating...Our Commitment to Our Communities—and to Each Other
Hillside’s dedication to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a commitment to our community; to the youth, adults and families we serve; and to each other. We understand that many voices make for a stronger conversation. We reject discrimination in all its forms. And...Hillside DE&I Update – June 2023
In the Hillside community and around the world, June is Pride Month, a time for celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community and reaffirming our rejection of hate, intolerance and bigotry. Communities throughout New York State are holding Pride-themed events all month long—join...
Hillside Names Latesha Fussell Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Hillside has announced the appointment of Latesha Fussell as Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I), effective Monday, June 12. In this position, Fussell will lead the coordinated efforts of Hillside’s internal and external DE&I activities, in...
Families First: Opening Their Hearts and Home to Young People in Need
In honor of National Foster Care Month, here’s a story about an extraordinary foster family provided by Hillside’s Therapeutic Foster Care team. We would like to share an amazing story of a family whose partnership with Hillside opened many opportunities for children...
Grad Season Begins with HWSC Senior Celebration in Prince George’s County, MD
Every year, Hillside honors the achievements of soon-to-graduate high schoolers participating in Hillside Work-Scholarship Connection. The COVID-19 pandemic interrupted the usual traditions of formal in-person ceremonies, but the Prince George’s County team kicked off...DE&I Update – May 2023
On April 11, Hillside staff were proud to attend and actively participate in the 2023 Interrupters’ Conference presented by the Urban League of Rochester. The conference was part of the Urban League’s ongoing INTERRUPT RACISM initiative, which engages organizations...