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...
Carol Gray Named Finalist in 2023 Technology Woman of the Year Awards
Carol Gray, Hillside’s Director of Technology Solutions, has been named a finalist in the 2023 Technology Woman of the Year awards by TechRochester. The awards, first introduced in 2000, are designed to recognize, celebrate and make visible the achievements of women...
Hillside’s Colleen Hill Named to Board of Directors for NYS Coalition of 853 Schools
Colleen Hill, Hillside’s Executive Director of Education, has been named to the Board of Directors for the New York State Coalition of 853 Schools. Board members serve four-year terms. Formed in 1991, the Coalition is a leading statewide advocacy group for...Digital Equity, and the Power of Partnerships
Hillside is a part of the communities we serve. Through the services we provide, youth and families are empowered to achieve the stronger futures they deserve. Their successes benefit us all—which makes community partnerships particularly invaluable in helping our...
Hillside Mourns the Passing of HWSC Leader Karene Brodie
The Hillside community mourns the passing of Karene Brodie, a passionate advocate for young people and a leader of the Hillside Work-Scholarship Connection program in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Ms. Brodie died Friday, April 21, following a brief illness. Ms....